WINTER 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 . “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 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 . SINKS CANYON STATE PARK 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 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. SARATOGA, © Instagram/carboncountywy TRAVELWYOMING.COM 79
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