WINTER WY Indeed I have traveled all over the world for skiing and am lucky enough to call Jackson home. The moun-tains and skiing really are amazing here. It’s hard to compare the beauty. — RESI STIEGLER Pro Alpine Skier SNOW KING RESORT PINE CREEK SKI RESORT Thirty diverse runs, more than 1,400 vertical feet and short lift lines make Pine Creek a local favorite near Cokeville in western Wyoming. Don’t miss the End of Season Party in mid-March, when cos-tumed daredevils race down the mountain in homemade cardboard contraptions to skim across an icy pond. Where to Stay & Après SLEEPING GIANT SKI AREA This ski hill with 184 acres of terrain and a 6,619-foot vertical drop is 3 miles from Yellowstone . Offerings include lessons for all ages and the Ski and Shred Like a Girl Program, when ladies of all skill levels learn from guest girl guides. Where to Stay & Après SNOW KING RESORT Established in 1939, Snow King is Jackson ’s first resort and is known affectionately as “The Locals Mountain.” The resort has 32 trails within 400 acres, two terrain parks, a tubing hill, Cowboy Coaster and opportu-nities for uphill skiing and alpine racing. Where to Stay & Après Book accommodations in Kemmerer about 50 miles away and relax at casual watering holes like Grumpies Bar or Stock Exchange Bar . About 49 miles away, Cody has everything from historic hotels and bed and breakfasts to budget motels and vacation rentals. Try Pat O’Hara Brewing Company or Silver Dollar Bar for soul-warming drinks. Jackson has lodging choices for every budget and tons of palate-pleasing restau-rants and bars. You can’t go wrong with drinks at Café Genevieve or the landmark Million Dollar Cowboy Bar , where the bar stools are genuine saddles. HOGADON BASIN SNOWY RANGE SKI & RECREATION AREA Located west of Laramie , Snowy Range has 250 skiable acres, 245 inches of annual snowfall and two terrain parks. Snow bunnies can master the fundamentals in the resort’s small-group classes, which are great for kids and adults. Where to Stay & Après Situated atop Casper Mountain outside of Casper , Hogadon has 60 acres of groomed slopes and 15 miles of Nordic trails. Beginners should consider the all-inclusive learning package at the snow-sports school, which includes rentals, a half-day lesson and lift ticket. Where to Stay & Après MEADOWLARK SKI LODGE Tucked in the Bighorn Mountains near Ten Sleep , Meadowlark Ski Lodge’s 300 skiable acres and 14 runs are accessible via two chairlifts. The ski hill is open on weekends and offers affordable rentals and lift tickets. Where to Stay & Après 72 TravelWyoming.com JEFF DIENER. Choose from several places to stay, including comfy yet affordable motels and hotels in Laramie. You’ll also find friendly locals and satisfying pub grub in town at eateries like Jeffrey’s Bistro and The Crow Bar and Grill . Casper has hotels and lodges to suit any budget and many dining options. Grab a burger and a brew at The Branding Iron or try one of Backwards Distilling Company ’s cocktails featuring their made-from-scratch spirits. The Meadowlark Lake Lodge, just 2 miles from the ski hill, offers rustic cabins and motel rooms. Or head about 40 miles east to Buffalo for a wider selection of accommodations and tried-and-true eating and drinking spots like Winchester Steak House and the historic Occidental Saloon .
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