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Winter, Wyoming-Style
2025-12-29 03:16:51
While our snowy slopes and miles of diverse terrain are a haven for winter adventurers, there’s much more to a Wyoming winter than skiing and snowboarding. Discover endless opportunities as you climb to new heights on frozen waterfalls, enjoy mouthwatering flavors after a horse-drawn sleigh ride or unwind in a steamy hot-springs pool.
SKI, SLEIGH, APRÈS
Begin your day making powder clouds down miles of epic ski trails at bucket-list-worthy Jackson Hole Mountain Resort and locals’- favorite Snow King in Jackson. You’ll feel winter’s magic at its peak during a horse-drawn sleigh ride through the National Elk Refuge, where wide-open snow fields are ringed by skyscraping mountains. Revel in sightings of local critters like woolly bison, nimble foxes, soaring eagles and majestic elk. Afterward, rest up — après-style — with summit vistas at Panorama House or Off-Pîste Market. Sample everything from energizing espressos to warming bites of fresh baked goods and toppings-loaded pizzas.
MORE OUTDOORSY ADVENTURES:
• Jackson Hole Iditarod Sled Dog Tours (Jackson)
• Sleigh rides at Mill Iron Ranch (Jackson) & Little Jennie Ranch (Bondurant)
• Ice skating at the Village Rink on the Commons (Teton Village)
RELAX & MAKE TRACKS
Whether you’re a first-timer or a seasoned expert, the scenic Brush Creek Trails near Saratoga are perfect for cross-country skiers and snowshoers. Meander across the snowy landscape through stands of aspen and pine set against Wyoming’s rugged Rockies. In the evening, take a dip in Saratoga Hot Springs Resort’s toasty pools for a stress-melting soak. After your fingers are sufficiently pruned, head to Snowy Mountain Brewery. Sip a crisp White Buffalo Stout or Aspen Alley Amber and nom on juicy steaks or breaded mushrooms stuffed with a three-cheese blend.
MORE RELAXING SPOTS:
• Hot Springs State Park (Thermopolis)
• Astoria Hot Springs Park (Hoback)
• Brooks Lake Lodge and Spa (Dubois)
• Escape Day Spa & Boutique (Rock Springs)
• Snowshoeing and cross-country skiing at Bear River State Park (Evanston)
• Cross-country skiing on the Sibley Lake Nordic Trails (Sheridan)
REEL, THEN WHEEL
Pursue hidden stashes of perch, trout and splake among the frozen reservoirs of Curt Gowdy State Park near Cheyenne. Enjoy peaceful solitude among snow-covered rock formations as you wait to catch your next meal. A short drive away, discover a new way to get a little jolt of adrenaline with fat-tire biking at Happy Jack Recreation Area near Laramie. Here, challenging climbs up groomed trails are rewarded with downhill zips and turns. Recoup in downtown Cheyenne’s Chronicles Distilling with spirits like tart lemon vodka or a classic cocktail with a twist, like the Berry & Barb Mule featuring strawberry-rhubarb whiskey. Feast down the street on hearty Reubens or big-as-your-head cinnamon rolls at the quirky Luxury Diner.
MORE FAT-BIKING & ICE-FISHING DESTINATIONS:
• Meeteetse Ice Fishing Derby (Meeteetse) & Ding-the-Ling Ice-Fishing Derby (Green River)
• Ice fishing at Glendo Reservoir (Glendo) & Keyhole Reservoir (Pine Haven)
• Fat biking at Dubois Overlook Trail (Dubois) & Bus Loop in Sinks Canyon State Park (Lander)
UP YOUR ADVENTURE
Experience the exhilaration of Pinedale’s Winter Carnival skijor competition, where you can watch teams — made up of a skier pulled behind a horse and rider — race to complete an obstacle-laden course. With snowmobile rentals from Bucky’s Outdoors, you’ll be ready to rip through the Continental Divide Trail’s deep snow drifts, thrilling Wind River Range slopes and forested backcountry. End the day in Pinedale with frosty drafts, like Pronghorn Pilsner or Friar Tuck Doppelbock, at Wind River Brewing Company, or mole-smothered enchiladas and kiwi margaritas at Los Cabos Family Mexican Restaurant.
MORE ADVENTUROUS ACTIVITIES:
• Skijoring at the Saratoga Skijoring Races (Saratoga) & the Coney Classic Alpine Skijor & Dog Party (Alpine)
• Ice climbing with Wyoming Mountain Guides at Cottonwood Canyon (Kane) & Shell Canyon (Shell) or Wyoming Ice Festival in Cody
• Snowmobiling at Bighorn National Park with rentals and tours via Sled Wyoming (Sheridan)
• Snowmobiling the Snowy Range with rentals and guides from Albany Lodge (near Laramie) or Wyoming Mountain Adventures (Saratoga)
• Sheridan WYO Winter Rodeo (Sheridan) for Nordic skiing, skijoring, skiing by moonlight and more
“I think what makes Wyoming special is it’s a wild place. I’ve been a professional ice climber for over 15 years and Cody, Wyoming, has been my home — and I can’t imagine living anywhere else. Adventure is just right outside your door everywhere you go around here.”
— AARON MULKEY
Wildly Wyoming Contestant, travelwy.com/ wildly-wyoming & instagram.com/coldfear
BE WILD IN WINTER
Skijoring is a sight to behold and a whole lot of fun! Learn all about Wyoming’s unofficial state sport at travelwy.com/skijoring.
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