1031http://www.wyomingtourism.org/overview/Ice-Skating/1031Wyoming offers some of the finest ice skating facilities in the Rocky Mountain Region. Ice arenas offering a wide variety of programs including public skating, LearnToSkate Classes, figure skating, hockey, curling, special events, birthday parties, and private rentals.<br /> 2009-10-16T12:13:05-07:001530http://www.wyomingtourism.org/overview/Ice-Climbing/1530One of the youngest ranges in the Rocky Mountains, the Tetons, towering 7,000 feet over the valley floor, havent yet eroded enough to generate much lifegiving soil. As a result, you rise quickly through aspen glades and conifer forests to confront the walls of granite and ice that entice the worlds top mountaineers.<br /> 2009-10-16T12:13:38-07:001547http://www.wyomingtourism.org/overview/Skiing--Cross-country/1547Use your cross country skis to take you to the untouched worlds inside Wyoming. Advanced skiers and novices alike can access trails around the state which will take them to remote areas for prime wildlife viewing. Long stretches of open area are also well suited for the athletic skier who is looking to put on some speed.<br /> <br /> Downhill to cross country, groomed trails to ungroomed play areas, Wyoming offers the best in outdoor recreation. Professional and novice skiers from all over the world visit wyoming for some of the best powder. Many areas of wyoming offer guided trails for the serious skier or for the everyday wildlife viewer. Pauses along the trail are common in Wyoming  wildlife and amazing views will stop you in your tracks.<br /> 2009-10-16T12:14:47-07:001548http://www.wyomingtourism.org/overview/Skiing--Downhill/1548<p><span style"fontsize: 12px; color: #222222; fontfamily: 'trebuchet ms';">Take a moment to enjoy the sun on your face, fresh powder glistening on the mountain and beautiful <st1:State w:st"on"><st1:place w:st"on">Wyoming</st1:place></st1:State> vistas. Then shred that slope! The state offers a number of skiing options to match the adrenaline needs of any skier. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p><span style"fontsize: 12px; color: #222222; fontfamily: 'trebuchet ms';">With 2,500 acres of legendary inbounds terrain, a 4,139' vertical rise, and unparalleled backcountry access, there is no wonder that <st1:place w:st"on">Jackson Hole brings worldclass skiing to mind</st1:place>. Two distinct mountains in the heart of the Tetons Rendezvous and Apres Vous make up Jackson Hole Mountain Resort and have been home to incredible skiing and snowboarding for the past 40 years. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p><span style"fontsize: 12px; color: #222222; fontfamily: 'trebuchet ms';">But you can also choose one of Wyoming's smaller ski communities for great skiing and a different vacation experience. No matter where you visit in <st1:State w:st"on"><st1:place w:st"on">Wyoming</st1:place></st1:State> you are within a days drive of the slopes. Try each of our ski communities for a complete Forever West getaway.</span></p> <p> </p> 2009-11-03T13:42:03-08:001551http://www.wyomingtourism.org/overview/Sleigh-Rides/1551Surround yourself in the beauty of Wyoming's winter wonderland. As the sleigh ride moves quietly across the snow, human sounds are diminished as nature takes center stage. You will find in Wyoming memorable horsedrawn sleigh rides that takeyou along alpine trails, leading to gourmet dinners, or to a more rustic setting with cowboy poetry and music.<br /> 2009-10-14T07:39:38-07:001552http://www.wyomingtourism.org/overview/Snowboarding/1552From Downhill to XCountry, Groomed to ungroomed, Wyoming offers the best in outdoor recreation. Professional and novice skiers from all over the world visit wyoming for some of the best powder. Many areas of wyoming offer guided trails for the serious skier or for the  everyday wildlife viewer, stops along the trail are common in wyoming, wildlife and amazing views will stop you in your tracks. 2009-11-03T12:05:57-08:002090http://www.wyomingtourism.org/overview/Snowmobiling/2090Experience the power of powder in any of Wyoming's winter playgrounds. Wyoming has over 2,000 miles of groomed and ungroomed trails waiting for you, including the Continental Divide Snowmobile Trail System which is consistently ranked among the best snowmobiling in the country. The majority of these trails are signed. <br /> <br /> Each trail system offers a little bit of everything for visiting sledders. See wildlife and spectacular scenery from the trails. Toss up some powder in hundreds of meadows. Brave a wicked incline or two. It's all waiting for you.<br /> <br /> Wyoming's long snowy season gives visitors a chance to plan more than one adventure per season. Plan on coming back again and again. Snowmobile trail grooming season is generally midDecember through April 1. <br /> <br /> For more information visit <a href"http://wyoparks.state.wy.us/" target"_blank">Wyoming State Parks, Historic Sites & Trails<br /> <br /> </a>BLACK HILLS NORTHEAST WYOMING  <br /> <a href"http://wyotrails.state.wy.us/Snow/pdf/BlackHills_BearLodge_Beartooth_%20tiled1.pdf" target"_blank">Map</a><br /> <br /> BEAR LODGE MTNS NORTHEAST WYOMING<br /> <a href"/Snow/pdf/BlackHills_BearLodge_Beartooth_ tiled1.pdf" target"_blank">Map</a><br /> <br /> BEARTOOTH MOUNTAINS NORTHWEST WYOMING<a href"http://wyoparks.state.wy.us/" target"_blank"><br /> </a><a href"/Snow/pdf/BlackHills_BearLodge_Beartooth_ tiled1.pdf" target"_blank">Map</a> <br /> <br /> BIG HORN MOUNTAINS NORTH CENTRAL WY<br /> <a href"/Snow/pdf/Bighorns.pdf" target"_blank">Map</a> <br /> <br /> WYOMING RANGE WESTERN WYOMING<br /> <a href"/Snow/pdf/NorthWyomingRange.pdf" target"_blank">Map</a>  (Norh Wyoming Range)<br /> <a href"/Snow/pdf/SouthWyomingRangeandUintas.pdf" target"_blank">Map</a>  (South Wyoming Range and Uintas) <br /> <br /> CASPER MOUNTAIN<br /> <a href"/Snow/pdf/CasperSierraMadres.pdf" target"_blank">Map</a><br /> <br /> SIERRA MADRE MOUNTAINS SOUTHCENTRAL WYOMING<br /> <a href"/Snow/pdf/CasperSierraMadres.pdf" target"_blank">Map</a> <br /> <br /> SNOWY RANGE<br /> <a href"/Snow/pdf/SnowyRange.pdf" target"_blank">Map</a> <br /> <br /> CONTINENTAL DIVIDE<br /> <a href"/Snow/pdf/Northcontinentaldivide.pdf" target"_blank">Map</a>   (North Continental Divide)<br /> <a href"/Snow/pdf/Southcontinentaldivide.pdf" target"_blank">Map</a>   (South Continental Divide) <br /> <br /> <br /> 2009-11-18T07:21:36-08:0030942http://www.wyomingtourism.org/overview/Saratoga-Winterland/30942<P>Saratoga, set along the North Platte River at the terminus of a Union Pacific Railroad spur, provides a beguiling winter escape. Once a logging and (briefly) copper mining area, it and nearby Encampment remain cattle country. Winter trails in the Snowy Range east of town and in the Sierra Madre Range to the west beckon crosscountry skiers, snowshoers and snowmobilers. Between them, they boast more than 411 miles of trails, over half of them groomed. Explore either range on a snowmobile with Wyoming Iron Horse Adventures.</P> <P>Saratoga's most unexpected winter treat, especially after a day on snow, is the municipal hot pool, known locally as the Hobo Pool. Set beside the Platte River and just off the main street, it is open 24 hours a day and 365 days a year. Admission is free.</P>2009-02-05T11:36:34-08:0030963http://www.wyomingtourism.org/overview/Yurt-to-Yurt-in-Evanston/30963<p>Modeled after structures originally used by Genghis Khan and his Mongolian hordes as they swept across the Asian steppes defeating all in their path, yurts are the civilized way to winter camp. There's no need to build a snow cave. No danger of freezing. No inbedby7:00 p.m.becauseit'ssocoldandthere'snothingtodo. What there is is this: propanefueled stoves with enough burners to allow for heating hot chocolate and cooking elk steaks simultaneously; comfortable bunks; woodburning stoves and precut wood; tables to hang out around and play cards, Scrabble, or, if you happen to be one of the bachelor or bachelorette parties increasingly interested in the yurts, perhaps even drinking games. And, just out the front door, there are thousands of acres of mountainous terrain perfect for skiing and snowshoeing.</p> <p>Since Wyoming was one of the few places Genghis Khan never got around to conquering, yurts are a recent arrival here. In 1995, the U.S. Forest Service and Bear River Outdoor Recreation Alliance (BRORA) teamed up to erect a yurt in the mountains, the Uintas, outside Evanston. That one proved so popular, four more were erected. All of the yurts are available to rent year 'round, but winter is definitely the most popular season.</p> <p>Although the Ridge yurt is one of two open to snowmobiles as well as footpowered traffic (Lily Lake is the other dualuse yurt), separate trails in for both user groups ensure neither has to worry about running into the other. (And the crosscountry ski track is even groomed once a week and after any big snowstorm.) For skiers and snowshoers looking to avoid snowmobiles entirely, the Bear Claw and East Fork (great for families) yurts are inside motorfree areas (and also have groomed tracks leading in and out). Boundry Creek yurt is the most remote, sitting two miles beyond Ridge yurt. There isn't a groomed trail leading to this one, so it is only recommended for those with serious backcountry experience.<br /> <br /> For reservations or more information, see the BRORA at <a href"http://www.evanstonoutdoors.com/">http://www.evanstonoutdoors.com/</a> or call the Evanston Recreation Center at <span style"color: #400040; fontfamily: arial;">(307)7891770.</span></p> 2009-11-09T16:10:27-08:0031029http://www.wyomingtourism.org/overview/Bear-Lodge-Mountains-Snowmobiling/31029<P>Seventyeight miles of groomed, and 9 miles of ungroomed trails highlight the Bear Lodge system which are located north of Sundance, WY in northeast Wyoming. Only minutes from Devils Tower National Monument, the system is perfect for those seeking a winter getaway that covers more than just snowmobiling.<BR>Machine services and repair are available in Sundance. Food and lodging in Sundance and Hulett. Snow depths average one to four feet. There are several permit selling agents in this area for your convenience.</P> <P>Elevation: 5,000 feet to 7,000 feet<BR>Season: Late November through early April<BR>Season Temperatures: 40 F to 20 F </P> <P>This trail system is maintained through cooperative efforts of the Wyoming Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources/<A href"http://wyoparks.state.wy.us/">Division of State Parks & Historic Sites</A>, and the U.S. Forest Service </P> <P>Questions and comments may be directed to:<A href"mailto:snowmo@state.wy.us">snowmo@state.wy.us</A></P> <P>Special Links:<BR><A href"http://wyotrails.state.wy.us/template/groomcom.cfm">Snow Conditions for Bear Lodge Trail System</A><BR><A href"http://wyotrails.state.wy.us/snow/blmap.htm">Trail Map</A></P>2009-05-28T08:40:52-07:0031030http://www.wyomingtourism.org/overview/Beartooth-Mountains-Snowmobiling/31030<P>Thirtytwo miles of groomed trails and 34 miles of ungroomed trails highlight the Beartooth system northwest of Cody. The grooming season runs December through March but excellent spring riding continues into May. Three to 10 feet of packed powder is available through most of the season. Complete facilities and services are available in Cody and Powell, WY and in Cooke City, MT. Rentals are available in Cody and Cooke City. Snowmobile permits are available in this area. In addition there are two parking areas for your convenience</P> <P>Elevation: 7,500 feet to 11,000<BR>Season: December through April<BR>Season temperatures: 30 Degrees to 30 Degrees</P> <P>This trail system is maintained through cooperative efforts of the Wyoming Department of State Parks & Cultural Resources/<A href"http://wyoparks.state.wy.us/">Division of State Parks & Historic Sites</A>, the U.S. Forest Service and the local snowmobile club. </P> <P>Questions and comments may be directed to: <A href"mailto:snowmo@state.wy.us">snowmo@state.wy.us</A></P> <P>Special Links:<BR><A href"http://wyotrails.state.wy.us/template/groomcom.cfm">Snow Conditions for Beartooth Trail System</A><BR><A href"http://wyotrails.state.wy.us/snow/btmap.htm">Trail Map</A></P>2009-05-28T08:42:28-07:0031031http://www.wyomingtourism.org/overview/Big-Horn-Mountains-Snowmobiling/31031<P>You can throw snowmobilers into that rough and tumble mix because we like a rollicking good time on a snowmobile and Wyoming definitely delivers. You just about cant go wrong riding a snowmobile anywhere in the Cowboy State. The snow is light and dry and that leads to power riding that many snowmobilers crave. Add to that some of the best hillclimbing the West has to offeralong with some of the best trailsfor those who dont like that part of the rough and tumble riding. you can be sure you wont be disappointed when it comes to snowmobiling in Wyoming" as stated in Western Guide to Snowmobiling published by SnoWest in 2006.</P> <P>Voted the original #1 Western Town in America! Name your winter sport in Sheridan where the majestic Big Horn Mountains set the scene and offer a winter wonderland of trails and vast open meadows. Here visitors will find an abundance of opportunities for invigorating outdoor recreation including snowmobiling, alpine and crosscountry skiing, and snowboarding in an ideal mountain setting. Its a beautiful place to enjoy snow sports and activities and to revel in the magnificent scenery of the area. </P> <P>Sheridan, nestled in the foothills of the majestic Big Horn Mountains, is home base, while the Big Horns provide the winter wonderland! Ride the range by snowmobile on more than 218 miles of topten rated trails in the Big Horn Mountain Trail System. Springtime provides excellent snow conditions with fresh powder, deep snow, and warm days, and riding into April. The nearest trailhead is located just 15 miles south of Sheridan, with 100% "real" dry powdery snow. Crosscountry trails are abundant in wideopen meadows and on telemark hillsides. </P> <P>Deep snows, spectacular scenery and the vastness of the West are why people ride the Big Horns. Riding opportunities are both challenging and endless in these rugged and inviting mountains, offering some of the most enticing snowmobiling in the world. During the winter it's easy to find fresh untracked powder and steep rolling hills to explore, with a diverse trail system that provides easy access. </P> <P>Within nearly one million acres of national forest, the Big Horns also provide nearly 50 miles of ungroomed trails, countless miles of crosscountry exploring, and exciting offtrail opportunities. Limited commercial development keeps the crowds down both on and off the trails, while firstclass lodging is available just a short drive away in Sheridan. In the historic downtown, the dining runs the gamut from downhome to gourmet, and specialty shopping ranges from antiques and cowboy memorabilia to intriguing boutiques and galleries.</P> <P>For cross country enthusiasts, the area offers fantastic skiing with untouched powder. Groomed and ungroomed trails crisscross the Big Horns. Here skiers may hit the trails and escape into the inviting quiet of the forest. Downhill skiing, available in the southern Big Horns, allows skiing like it used to be no lift lines, and exciting terrain for skiers and snowboarders alike. </P> <P>In addition, Sheridan and the Big Horn Mountains offer a bevy of outdoor recreation opportunities including iceskating and snowshoeing. Children and adults both enjoy skating at Whitney Community Ice Rink. The area also offers other winter outdoor activities including ice fishing and wildlife viewing. Wildlife is as abundant as the snow, with large animals such as moose, elk, and deer viewed throughout the winter months. </P> <P>While in Sheridan, enjoy the evening entertainment, at fun restaurants, specialty shops, a movie, or a live performance at the WYO Theater. Embrace the West with a Downtown Walking Tour or at the legendary Mint Bar. Lodging options offering value and comfort at affordable prices are available to groups of any size. If in need, just ask, while experiencing the friendly hospitality here in Sheridan, Wyoming The West at its Best!</P> <P>Conveniently adjacent to Interstate 90 in north central Wyoming, Sheridan is 203 miles east of Yellowstone National Park, 240 miles west of Mt. Rushmore National Monument, and 125 miles southeast of Billings, Montana. To explore winter sports, adventures, snow reports, trail maps and lodging, visit <A href"http://www.sheridanwyoming.org/winter">Sheridan website</A> or call Sheridan Travel and Tourism at 3076737120 or tollfree 18885966787.</P> <P>Elevation: 6,000 feet to 10000<BR>Season: November through April<BR>Season temperatures: 30 F to 20 F</P> <P>Special Links:<BR><A href"http://wyotrails.state.wy.us/template/groomcom.cfm">Snow Conditions for Big Horn Trail System</A> <BR><A href"http://www.sheridanwyoming.org/info/tpsnow.phpsidsMrental">Rental Services</A><BR><A href"http://wyotrails.state.wy.us/snow/sbhmap.htm">South Big Horns Trail Map</A><BR><A href"http://wyotrails.state.wy.us/snow/nbhmap.htm">North Big Horns Trail Map</A></P>2009-05-28T08:49:36-07:0031032http://www.wyomingtourism.org/overview/Black-Hills-of-Wyoming-Snowmobiling/31032<p>Forty miles of groomed trail highlight the Wyoming side of this system; these miles connect to 295 miles of the Black Hills System in South Dakota. Facilities and service are available along the trail and in Sundance and Newcastle. Rentals are available at Dampiers Lodge and Trailshead Lodge. Expect snow depths from 1 foot to 4 feet. There are several permit selling agents in this area for your convenience, although the nonresident user fee is not required in this area due to the high volume of traffic crossing the Wyoming/South Dakota border.</p><p>Elevation: 5,000 feet to 7,000<br />Season: December through March<br />Season temperatures: 30 F to 20 F</p><p>This trail system is maintained through cooperative efforts of the Wyoming Department of State Parks & Cultural Resources/<a href"http://wyoparks.state.wy.us/">Division of State Parks & Historic Sites</a>, the U.S. Forest Service and the local snowmobile club.</p><p>Questions and comments may be directed to: <a href"mailto:snowmo@state.wy.us">snowmo@state.wy.us</a></p><p>Special Links:<br /><a href"http://wyotrails.state.wy.us/Snow/index.asp ">Snow Conditions for Black Hills Trail System</a><br /><a href"http://wyotrails.state.wy.us/snow/bhw.htm">Trail Map</a></p>2009-09-28T11:51:24-07:0031033http://www.wyomingtourism.org/overview/Casper-Mountain-Snowmobiling/31033<p>Fortysix miles of marked groomed trails and 7 miles of ungroomed but signed trail highlight the Casper Mountain system. International signing is also present for an even more user friendly directions. There are extensive powder playgrounds on this system.</p><p>If a break from the machines is needed, Caspers friendly offerings have something for the entire family. A large city with a small town feel, Casper has numerous restaurants and attractions to offer a break from the wintery conditions. The National Historic Trails Interpretive Center is a mustsee as it highlights life on the historic trails which traverse Wyoming.</p><p>Complete facilities and services are available in Casper. Snow depths can range from 1 foot to 3 feet. There several permit selling agents in this area for your convenience.</p><p>Elevations: 7,000 feet to 7,800 feet<br />Season: early December through March; Peak is February<br />Season Temperatures: 30 F to 20 F</p><p>This trail system is maintained through cooperative efforts of the Wyoming Department of State Park and Cultural Resources/ <a href"http://wyoparks.state.wy.us/">Division of State Parks and Historic Sites</a>, Natrona County and the local snowmobile club.</p><p>Questions and comments may be directed to: <a href"mailto:snowmo@state.wy.us">snowmo@state.wy.us</a></p><p>Special Links:<br /><a href"hhttp://wyotrails.state.wy.us/Snow/index.asp">Snow Conditions for Casper Mountain Trail System</a><br /><a href"http://wyotrails.state.wy.us/snow/cmmap.htm">Trail Map</a> </p>2009-09-28T11:52:59-07:0031034http://www.wyomingtourism.org/overview/Continental-Divide-Snowmobiling/31034<p>The Continental Divide Snowmobile Trail (CDST) follows the Wind River Range and includes trail systems in the Lander, Pinedale, Dubois, Togwotee Pass and Gros Ventre areas. The CDST runs from Lander (the southeast end) to West Yellowstone (the northwest end). It generally parallels the Continental Divide and actually crosses it four times. The variety of terrain, trail, snow and scenery is unequalled anywhere else. The distance from Lander through Grand Teton National Park to Flagg Ranch at the south gate of Yellowstone National Park is 270 miles.</p><p>The Lander area has 118 miles of groomed trails through scenicforested mountains. Excellent ice fishing can be enjoyed in beautiful mountain lakes along the trails. Average snow depth runs from three to six feet. Complete facilities and services are available in Lander and gas, food, and lodging are available in the South Pass area. There are many ontrail businesses that offer services along the trail system. </p><p>The trail between Lander and Pinedale is extremely varied. Expect high mountains and scenic views. Visibilities of up the 150 miles are possible. Dense forest trails with snow covered trees take riders from one huge open play area to another with six to eight feet of snow depth. The trail from Irish Canyon Trailhead to Pinedale (approximately 30 miles) is in the highway rightofway, but even this section is beautiful and fun to ride. Low snow conditions are possible in the Boulder to Pinedale section. It is another 12 miles into Pinedale. The longest stretch between fuel stops is between the Lander trailheads and Boulder(approximately 90 miles). Snowmobiling is allowed in Pinedale with the restriction that you can cross Main Street but cannot ride down the street.</p><p>From Pinedale north to the upper Green River Trailhead, the CDST is in the highway rightofway again for about 30 miles. The Pinedale Area trail system has 141 miles of trail through and some of the most scenic country in the West. There are miles of open country with mountains in view everywhere. The snow at higher elevations can be six to eight feet deep. All services are available in Pinedale and gas, food, lodging, rentals and guides are found close to the Upper Green River Trailhead.</p><p>The Dubois area boasts of some of the best and most scenic riding in the world on 150 miles of beautiful trails and thousands of acres of offtrail riding. Snow conditions are good with a snow depth of one to ten feet and one of the longest seasons. All services can be found in Dubois as well as gas, food, lodging, rentals and guides along the CDST north of Dubois.</p><p>The Gros Ventre area has approximately 57 miles of groomed trail and is located just east of the Tetons. This trail system provides easy access to the Togwotee, Dubois, and Pinedale areas from Jackson. The parking area at the Lower Slide Lake is twenty miles from Jackson. Snowmobiling is restricted to the trail in most place because this is a very sensitive wildlife area. Please note and obey restrictions as posted on the trail. The Gros Ventre Valley is very special with spectacular views of the Tetons and the possibility of seeing elk, moose, deer, mountain sheep, coyotes and bobcats. The lower end of the trail can experience low snow conditions. At higher elevations it can reach five feet.</p><p>In addition, Jackson Hole, Wyoming is a prominent vacation destination. The community caters to winter activities and offers many choices to the winter recreationalist. Find out what is happening in this area by reading the JacksonHole Magazine online.</p><p>Elevations: 6,000 feet to 10,000 feet<br />Season: Late November through April.<br />Season Temperature: 30 F to 30 F </p><p>This trail system is maintained through cooperative efforts of the Wyoming Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources/<a href"http://wyotrails.state.wy.us/">Division of State Parks and Historic Sites</a>, the U.S. Forest Service, the Bureau of Land Management and the local snowmobile clubs.</p><p>Questions and comments may be directed to: <a href"mailto:snowmo@state.wy.us">snowmo@state.wy.us</a> </p><p>Special Links:<br /><a href"http://wyotrails.state.wy.us/Snow/index.asp ">Snow Conditions for Continental Divide Snowmobile Trail</a><br /><a href"http://wyotrails.state.wy.us/snow/lander.htm">Lander Trail Map</a> <br /><a href"http://wyotrails.state.wy.us/snow/pindale.htm">Pinedale Trail Map</a><br /><a href"http://wyotrails.state.wy.us/snow/togwot.htm">Togwotee Trail Map</a> <br /><a href"http://wyotrails.state.wy.us/snow/dubois.htm">Dubois Trail Map</a> <br /><a href"http://wyotrails.state.wy.us/snow/grosvnt.htm">Gros Ventre Trail Map</a> </p>2009-09-28T11:50:35-07:0031035http://www.wyomingtourism.org/overview/Grand-Teton-National-Park-Snowmobiling/31035<P>Grand Teton N.P./John D. Rockefeller, Jr., Memorial Parkway. Snowmobiling is allowed adjacent to Hwy 287 from the park boundary on the east to Yellowstone National Park on the north. This is part of the Continental Divide Snowmobile Trail and is groomed on a regular basis. Complete services, facilities, and rentals are available in Jackson, Flagg Ranch, and Togwotee Pass.</P> <P>Elevations: 6700 feet to 7500 Feet<BR>Season: Season 1220 thru 312 2007, For more information call (307)7393300.<BR>Season Temperatures: 30 to 35 degrees F</P> <P>Questions and comments may be directed to: <A href"mailto:snowmo@state.wy.us">snowmo@state.wy.us</A></P> <P>Special Links:<BR>Grand Teton National Park Trail Conditions</P> <P><BR> </P>2009-05-21T13:39:22-07:0031036http://www.wyomingtourism.org/overview/Sierra-Madre-Mountains-Snowmobiling/31036<p>Fifty miles of trails are groomed and 60 miles ungroomed for a total of 110 miles of excellent riding opportunities in the Sierra Madres. Facilities and services are available in Encampment. Snow depths range from 2 feet to 8 feet. There several permit selling agents in this area for your convenience.</p><p>Elevations: 7,000 feet to 10,000 feet<br />Season: November through April<br />Season Temperatures: 30 F to 30 F</p><p>This trail system is maintained through cooperative efforts of the Wyoming Department of State Parks & Cultural Resources/<a href"http://wyoparks.state.wy.us/">Division of State Parks & Historic Sites</a>, the U.S. Forest Service and the local snowmobile club.</p><p>Questions and comments may be directed to: <a href"mailto:snowmo@state.wy.us">snowmo@state.wy.us</a></p><p>Special Links:<br /><a href"http://wyotrails.state.wy.us/Snow/index.asp">Snow Conditions for Sierra Madres</a><br /><a href"http://wyotrails.state.wy.us/snow/smmap.htm">Trail Map</a></p>2009-09-28T11:53:11-07:0031037http://www.wyomingtourism.org/overview/Snowy-Range-Snowmobiling/31037<P>The Snowy Range has over one hundred sixtysix miles of groomed trails and 136 miles of ungroomed, but signed, trails. Numerous meadows with deep powder snow attract riders along the entire system. Unlimited public land is available for great snowmobiling throughout the entire Medicine Bow National Forest. Full Services can be found in Laramie, Saratoga and Rawlins. Limited facilities and services are available along the trail, however, food, lodging, fuel, and restrooms are readily available. Other attractions include scenic lookouts and warming huts. Guides, tours and rentals are available in Laramie and the Snowy Range Ski area. There are 12 permit selling agents located in this area to meet your needs. Six roadside parking areas are available which provide easy access on and off the trail.</P> <P>Elevations: 7,000 feet to 11,000 feet<BR>Season: November through May<BR>Season Temperature: 30 F to 30 F</P> <P>This trail system( see map) is maintained through cooperative efforts of the Wyoming Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources/<A href"http://wyoparks.state.wy.us/">Division of State Parks and Historic Sites</A>, the U.S. Forest Service and the local snowmobile club.</P> <P>Questions and comments may be directed to: <A href"mailto:snowmo@state.wy.us">snowmo@state.wy.us</A></P> <P>Special Links:<BR><A href"http://wyotrails.state.wy.us/template/groomcom.cfm">Snow Conditions for the Snowy Range</A><BR><A href"http://wyotrails.state.wy.us/snow/srmap.htm">Trail Map</A></P>2009-05-21T15:30:27-07:0031038http://www.wyomingtourism.org/overview/Wyoming-Range-Snowmobiling/31038<p>The Wyoming Range is the area between Alpine and Kemmerer. This area has approximately 335 miles of trails. The main trails are groomed every other day and the secondary trails are groomed every other week. Snowmobiling is allowed in Alpine, Afton, and Kemmerer. Pinedale, Big Piney and LaBarge all offer access to trailheads on the east side of the range, This area offers deep snow, beautiful scenery and fantastic off trail riding. Rentals are available in Pinedale, Alpine and Thyane. Snow Depths run from 3 to 12 feet. There several permit selling agents in this area for your convenience. </p><p>Elevations: 6,000 feet to 10,000 feet<br />Season: Late November through May, depending on the exact trail area.<br />Season Temperature: 30 F to 30 F </p><p>This <a href"http://wyotrails.state.wy.us/snow/wrmap.htm">trail system</a> is maintained through cooperative efforts of the Wyoming Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources/<a href"http://wyotrails.state.wy.us/">Division of State Parks and Historic Sites</a>, the U.S. Forest Service and the local snowmobile club.</p><p>Questions and comments may be directed to: <a href"mailto:snowmo@state.wy.us">snowmo@state.wy.us</a></p><p>Special Links:<br /><a href"http://wyotrails.state.wy.us/Snow/index.asp">Snow Conditions for the Wyoming Range</a><br /><a href"http://wyotrails.state.wy.us/snow/wrmap.htm">Trail Map</a></p>2009-09-28T11:53:30-07:0031039http://www.wyomingtourism.org/overview/Yellowstone-National-Park-Snowmobiling/31039<P>An abundance of wildlife, mountain vistas and thermal features keep Yellowstone an incredible experience even in winter. The pristine white setting will leave you breathless as you see how winters coat fits perfectly on the shoulders of this magnificent park.<BR>Over 3,400 square miles of federally protected land await snowmobilers in the worlds first national park.</P> <P>Special Links:<BR>Facilities and services are available at all five gateway communities; limited services and facilities are available at Mammoth Hot Springs, Old Faithful, Canyon, and Fishing Bridge. Snowmobile rentals are available at all five gateway communities, along with Mammoth Hot Springs, and Flagg Ranch.</P> <P>Special Links:<BR>Yellowstone National Park Trail Conditions <BR>Yellowstone snowmobile guides and rentals Trail Map</P> <P>Questions and comments may be directed to: <A href"mailto:snowmo@state.wy.us">snowmo@state.wy.us</A></P> <P>For more information:<BR>Park Headquarters (307) 3447381 <BR>TDD (for the deaf) (307) 3442386 <BR>Lodging, snowcoach Tours (307) 3447311 <BR>Dinner Reservations (307) 3447901</P> <P>Yellowstone Rules and Regulations </P> <P>Snowmobile operators must have a valid state motor vehicle license in possession(Persons possessing a learner's permit may not operate a snowmobile)</P> <P>Maximum speed limit is 45 mph (72 kph) or less where posted or as conditions warrant; speed is checked by radar. Obey all speed limits and stop signs.</P> <P>Drive on the right side of the road and in single file. When stopping, pull to the far right and park in a single file. Stay to the right even if the roads are rough.</P> <P>Snowmobiles may be driven on designated roads only. Sidehilling, berm riding, or any off road travel is prohibited. Report all accidents to a ranger.</P> <P>Operating a snowmobile while intoxicated is illegal. Possession of open alcoholic beverage containers, including bota bags, is illegal.</P> <P>Snowmobiles must be registered according to state law. Mufflers, lights, brakes must be in good working condition. </P> <P>Snowmobile exhaust and muffler systems must be in good working order. The maximum noise allowed is 78 decibels when measured during full acceleration at a distance of 50 feet.</P> <P>Wild animals have the right of way. Stay at least 25 yards away from wildlife.</P> <P>Entrance fees are required. A $15 entrance fee is required and may be purchased at any of the open gates. Passes are valid for 7 days and are good in both Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks.</P> <P>Multiple Riders. Multiple riders on a single sled are acceptable provided that it is done safely.</P>2009-05-21T12:53:24-07:0031745http://www.wyomingtourism.org/overview/Expert-Tip--Medicine-Bow-Winterland/31745<P>Winter never passes Wyoming by. Locals and visitors treasure crisp, cold air, sparkling snow, abundant scenic beauty, real Western authenticity and an astonishing absence of crowds. Excellent places for a winter getaway are not necessarily the cities, the highly developed ski resorts or the carefully managed national parks but smaller towns offering a rare combination of outdoor adventure, tranquility and offseason bargain prices. </P> <P>The Snowy Range Ski Area, a laidback, familyfriendly ski and snowboard area, is open Thursday through Monday, plus daily during holiday weeks, until early April. With four chairlifts, 27 trails and a 1,000foot vertical, it is large enough for variety but compact enough so that it's not intimidating. Centennial is also the gateway to 325 miles of fabulous snowmobile trails in the Medicine Bow National Forest. Roughly half are groomed regularly and the other half are marked and signed but not groomed. The Old Corral and the Snowy Mountain Lodge can arrange for snowmobile rentals or tours, or you can book directly with Snowy Range Snowmobile Tours. Other comfortable lodging and snowmobile rental options on the Centennial side of the forest include the Albany Lodge and Mountain Meadows Cabins. You can also drive to snowmobiling galore via Highway 230 west of Laramie. In Fox Park, contact Snowy Mountain Adventures or a little farther along the highway, WyColo Lodge.</P>2009-05-26T09:46:20-07:0031789http://www.wyomingtourism.org/overview/Backcountry-Snow-Sports/31789<P>In snowriders' parlance, "backcountry" means a place beyond ski area boundaries, and any ontheedge skier or snowboarder will tell you that the snow is best and adrenalin quotient highest there. Beyond the thrill of the ride, there is the sense of pride in earning your turns by hiking up before skiing or riding down.</P> <P>Many backcountry skiers use such ski mountaineering gear as skis with freeheel bindings. Skiers affix climbing skins to these skis to prevent backsliding on the ascent. Snowboarders or those with regulation Alpine equipment shoulder their boards and often climb on snowshoes. Whether you slide on one plank or two, a great ride is the reward for the uphill climb.</P> <P>Other necessary gear is proper clothing, food, water in something that won't freeze, a map, a compass, some companions and often avalanche gear and avalanche knowledge. If you have the slightest doubt about the reliability of the last two, hire a guide.</P>2009-05-28T08:29:17-07:0032082http://www.wyomingtourism.org/overview/Jackson-Things-to-Do/32082<P>It was the week between Christmas and New Years Day, a time when most Southern California kids are relaxing at the beach or hanging out at the mall. But the L.A.area family we met on our sleigh ride had just flown in for a few days of frosty fun in Jackson. Theyd heard Jackson Hole offers everything from bigtime skiing and snowboarding to worldclass wildlife viewing, shopping and culture, and they werent disappointed.</P> <P>In fact, its remarkably easy to blend the best of Jackson Holes indoor and outdoor attractions. From our cozy motel overlooking the National Elk Refuge, my family made the short drive to the National Museum of Wildlife Art, where we played with puppets in the childrens activity center, peeked inside the restored studio of noted artist John Clymer, and prowled through the gift shop. Then it was time to catch the shuttle bus to the elk refuge, where our horsedrawn sleigh waited (and where we met the vacationing Californians). Families huddled close together as our ranchhand sleigh driver and guide explained how more than 7,000 elk migrate annually from the mountains to winter in Jackson Hole. The sleigh moved slowly through the herd close enough for photos, but not so close to disturb the animals.<BR></P>2009-02-19T14:51:19-08:0032092http://www.wyomingtourism.org/overview/Natural-Wonders-and-Historic-Treasures--National-Elk-Refuge/32092<P>Millions of elk blanket much of the continent. But, by the early 1900s, over 90percent of these elk are gone, their historical rangelands homesteaded and turned into farms. Northwest Wyoming remains one of their last strongholds until homesteaders <BR>make it even here. This increased human population, coupled with several backtoback severe winters (even by Wyoming standards) cause thousands of Jackson Hole elk to starve to death. Not surprisingly, locals didnt like what was happening and bombarded both state and federal governments with pleas for help. The National Elk Refuge was established in 1912 to provide 1,760 acres of protected wintering ground for elk in Jackson Hole. Today the refuge is 25,000 acres and nearly 10,000 elk migrate down from the mountains to feed here each winter.</P> <P>Unfortunately, there arent many elk to be found on the Elk Refuge outside of winter. And the few that do hang around certainly arent hanging out within easy view of the highway like they do in the winter. Which means you cant take a horsedrawn sleigh ride into the middle of the herd like you can in the winter. But if you just cant make it to the refuge when theres snow on the ground, summer hiking trails abound. We cant guarantee youll spot an elk, but, surrounded by 25,000 acres of designated wildlands, youll still get a pretty good idea of what the undiscovered, unsettled West looked like.<BR></P>2009-02-19T15:04:00-08:0032127http://www.wyomingtourism.org/overview/Extreme-Powder--Jackson-Hole--/32127<P>On either side of Wyomings Teton Range are two of North Americas most iconic ski resorts known for steep runs, deep powder and an absence of crowds: Jackson Hole on the east and Grand Targhee on the west.</P> <P>Jackson Hole was a mecca for extreme skiers before extreme skiing had a name. It boasts a 4,139foot basetosummit vertical and a deserved reputation for heartstopping steeps. After a storm, locals line up as early as 7:00 a.m. for the first tram to lay tracks in Rendezvous Bowl, a montaintop cirque of uncommon width and pitch. </P> <P>Corbets Couloir, Jacksons legendary trophy run, is a hairy chute near the summit. Enter it, if you dare, with a freefall leap of 10 to 20 feet, depending on snow accumulation. Deep, cushiony poststorm powder increases the chances of a soft landing, but Jacksons cadre of Corbetsworthy skiers and riders soon pack and scrape the snow and even build moguls, adding to beyonddoubleblack challenge. In any case, stick the landing, make that first <BR>turn and stay upright through the steep, narrow snow corridor flanked by rock walls. Corbets 500 vertical feet are thrilling to ski or ride and even thrilling to watch. A perpetual spectator gallery collectively gasps when someone crashes and cheers a great run.</P> <P>Corbets isnt Jackson Holes steepest run. Nearby S&S Chute is. The ski patrols permission is needed to attempt it, but few people do. Other noteworthy uppermountain steeps The Alta Chutes, Tower Three Chute, Paintbrush and the Expert Chutes below Tensleep Bowl.</P> <P>On a powder day, the Hobacks are the stuff of dreams. From the Rendezvous Traverse, slide through the trees to a medley of grandiose open snowfields whose 2,500foot vertical exceeds that of many entire ski areas. Additionally, Jackson Hole recently added backcountry access gates to Cody Bowl and Rock Springs Bowl.<BR></P>2009-02-19T16:25:18-08:0032129http://www.wyomingtourism.org/overview/Extreme-Powder--Grand-Targhee/32129<P>Across the Tetons nestles Grand Targhee, tailormade for anyone who wants elbowroom by day but cares little for nightlife. Essentially, it is a place to ski your legs into <BR>stumps, then kick back, relax and ignore the world. With 500 inches of average annual snowfall and no snowmaking, this small resorts slogan is, Snow from Heaven, Not from Hoses. Featherlight powder falls often, piles up deep and lingers from storm to storm in hidden pockets all over the mountain. </P> <P>Four chairlifts access two adjacent peaks. Freds Mountain tops out at 10,000 feet, where the trees are sparse. Actually, they arent widely spaced, but in midwinter, 15 and 20footers are buried so deeply that they look like saplings. Other than Europeanstyle pistes groomed on ridegetops and the faces of open fields, everything is left ungroomed. Three ridges and deep drainages between them offer a perfect mix of intermediate to highexpert turf on nearly 2,000 feet of continuous vertical. </P> <P>Peaked Mountains 500 acres of liftserved terrain feature two main routes and numerous options through the trees. Targhees fabled snowcat operation ferries small guided groups into an additional thousand acres and runs up to 2,400 vertical feet of untracked powder higher on the mountain.<BR></P>2009-02-19T16:27:42-08:0032159http://www.wyomingtourism.org/overview/The-Scenic-Dubois-/32159<P>Back out on 89/191, Dubois is a scenic 70some mile drive over a moderate mountain pass. Pulling into town, don't miss the National Bighorn Sheep Center. Yup, you heard right. It really is a don't miss. Not only are there handson exhibits that help you learn to differentiate the four different types of wild sheep in North America and explain how sheep can be so nimble on steep mountainsides, but the center also offers tours complete with spotting scopes and binoculars to the Whisky Mountain Habitat Area, home to about 750 bighorn sheep. The tours are $25 and offered from November through midMarch.</P> <P>I don't want to sound too prejudiced, but November really is the best month to go: it's mating season and there's nothing quite like seeing two giant, curlyhorned male sheep squaring off. Unless it's how unimpressed the female sheep act by all this activity carried out on their behalf: most often they're standing around in the background, idly chewing their cud. If you come through before the official tours start, the center has directions for a selfguided tour.<BR></P>2009-02-19T17:20:13-08:0032162http://www.wyomingtourism.org/overview/Jackson-in-the-Fall/32162<P>Fall is too early for you to see the National Elk Refuge, adjacent to the northern side of the town of Jackson, in full swing (the elk take their time migrating into the valley from the mountains above) but there should still be enough of the big guys and gals around by late October for you to get a sense of what midwinter's 7,500elkpeak might look like.</P> <P>Directly across from the refuge, the National Museum of Wildlife Art offers horsedrawn sleigh rides out into the middle of the herd from midDecember until April. In early autumn, head into Grand Teton National Park (the area around Timbered Island is ideal) after sunset to listen to elk bugling. The eerie sounds come from males trying to attract females in heat.</P> <P>Exiting the park back onto Highway 89/191, head north one mile and turn right onto Antelope Flats Road. Jackson Hole's bison herd, about 600strong, often hangs out within easy sight of here. If you reach a "T" in the road without spotting any of the giant beasts, hang another right and head for the town of Kelly. Eightypercent of the time, the herd is somewhere in this area.<BR></P>2009-02-19T17:22:11-08:0032240http://www.wyomingtourism.org/overview/Backcountry-Snow-Sports-in-Jackson/32240<P>Jackson , in northwestern Wyoming, is the epicenter of the state's backcountry snow sliding. Togwotee Pass (pronounced TOEghetee) lies between Dubois and Moran, the northern gateway to Grand Teton National Park, and about 60 miles from Jackson. Driving toward the east on US 26/287 to the 9,658foot pass, you'll find parking for the Buffalo Valley KOA, the Black Rock Ranger Station and Togwotee Mountain Lodge, all with backcountry access.</P> <P>Beyond, toward the pass, are parking areas for Angel Mountain and Black Rock Mountain. The best of the best skiing is accessed from the top of the pass, which is also the Continental Divide. South and west of the plowed parking area lies Squaw Basin, and south and east of that is Two Ocean Mountain. To the northwest are the Breccia Cliffs that provide a dramatic backdrop for a ski tour. If you itch for more than a day in the backcountry, book a room at Togwotee Mountain Lodge or Brooks Lake Lodge. Togwotee also offers dogsled rides for those in the mood for a canine adventure.</P> <P>Wyoming Highway 22 crosses Teton Pass from Jackson/Wilson en route to the Idaho state line. Predictably, it is the place that hardskiing and hardriding locals flock to. Even before you reach the pass, several bowls beneath are visible below a high ridge. To ski Glory Bowl, Little Tuckermans Ravine and Unskiabowl, you have to park at the highest point of pass, traverse to your powder parcel of choice, ski down and hike out again. The hardest of the hard core climb to the top of 10,086foot Glory Peak and drop into the entirety of Glory Bowl from there.</P> <P>Grand Teton National Park, 9 miles north of Jackson via US 191/WY 89/26, is a pristine backcountry paradise that is especially well suited to crosscountry skiing and snowshoeing. The park's abundant lakes freeze over, and the stunning granite peaks of the Teton Range are frosted with snow. You can pick up a winter trail map at the Moose Visitor Center or can join a rangerguided naturalist hike on snowshoes to better understand how plants and wildlife adapt to northern Wyoming's deep winters.<BR><BR></P>2009-02-19T17:36:07-08:0032283http://www.wyomingtourism.org/overview/Simple-Snowy-Range-/32283<P>The world may ski at Jackson Hole, but Wyoming skis at Snowy Range. This classic ski area is close to two of the state's population centers: a mere 32 miles from Laramie, home to the University of Wyoming, and 75 miles from Cheyenne, the state capital. </P> <P>Skiing at Snowy Range is simplicity itself. It is only a ski area not a resort with highspeed lifts, skiin/skiout lodging, pay parking or other trappings of bigleague resorthood. Rather, it remains downhome and compact, offering the kind of lowcost, lowkey, familyfriendly skiing that people often complain has been lost. </P> <P>The ski area is set just east of Snowy Range Pass in the heart of the Medicine Bow Mountains, where the Continental Divide has its easternmost thrust. It captures an average of 260 inches of a snow each winter. Pacific storms pass over the Divide and drop their loads on Snowy Range. With modest skier traffic, powder often lingers from storm to storm.</P> <P>Drive down the short access road, park, shoulder your skis and walk over to the simple, functional day lodge to get geared up. Thats all there is to it. Snowy Range offers up 27 congenial trails fanned out over a pair of adjacent mountains and five lifts. The layout makes it easy to create mix and match routes for maximum variety, yet is so sensible that you can glide from the top of any lift to the bottom of any other, which giant ski areas can't offer. </P> <P>Locals consider Snowy Range a day trip, but it is also a lowcost getaway for visitors. Tiny Centennial, 5 miles east of the ski area, offers accommodations. Laramie provides even more lodging options, plus the range of dining and entertainment options expected in a university town. <BR></P>2009-02-20T10:31:05-08:0032288http://www.wyomingtourism.org/overview/Snowmobiling-Adventures-on-the-Continental-Divide-Trail-/32288<P>Wyoming's 675mile Continental Divide Snowmobile Trail (CDST) is the favorite western riding spot according to the readers of SnoWest Magazine, the sport's leading authority on adventure snowmobile riding. The #1 designation is the result of a survey published in the annual Western Guide to Snowmobiling 2007 ranking scenery, grooming, signage, map, offtrail, snow quality, crowds, terrain and services by the people who know it best, the riders. With its spectacular views, this trail (or parts of it), is a "mustdo" this winter. For more information visit <A href"http://www.windriver.org/">www.windriver.org</A> and <A href"http://www.sledwyoming.com/">www.sledwyoming.com</A>, or call 8006456233 for a free winter vacation packet.</P> <P>Arguably the best part is between Lander and Dubois, threading through the scenic Wind River Range and flirting with the Continental Divide itself.  Zip into a superinsulated snowmobiling suit, don helmet, boots and gloves, and climb aboard a sled to explore extensive trail systems around either of these two hospitable communities east of the Wind Rivers and also from Pinedale on the west side. You may start at one end and finish at the other (using a vehicle shuttle to get back to your starting point), or even undertake a roundtrip ride. Restaurants, lodgings and bars in each town welcome snowmobilers during a season that starts as early as December and wraps up in late April. </P> <P>Lander permits snowmobiling on city streets. Seventy miles of marked backcountry trails, primarily around South Pass and Atlantic City lure snowmobilers into a historic mining region blanketed with four to six feet of snow. Louis Lake Lodge, open by reservation only, is a great place to stay right on the Continental Divide Trail, where you can snowmobile to one of eight winterized log cabins. Also, with its proximity to Lander, many amenities are available. </P> <P>From Lander, the route trends northwest through deep forests, over high passes and into open valleys with views that won't quit and snow piles as deep as 10 feet. It is 90 scenic miles to Boulder for a fuel stop and 12 miles farther to Pinedale. Located at the crossroads of the CDST and the shorter but also spectacular Wyoming Trail, Pinedale is also the gateway to 141 miles of trails plus untold powdery acres for offtrail riding. Bottoms Up Brewery on Pinedale's main drag can draw some awardwinning beer for thirsty snowmobilers. The Pinedale Snow Explorers Snowmobile Club welcomes visitors to many of its spectator and participant events. </P> <P>The last leg of a southtonorth trip ends in Dubois, between the High Wind Rivers and the Absaroka Range with 150 miles of trails, lodging, dining and snowmobile facilities galore. Check out the nearby Triangle C Ranch, Lava Mountain Lodge, the Line Shack Lodge or Crooked Creek Guest Ranch for lodging and rentals. They each provide some combination of lodging, lodging packages, snowmobile rentals, repairs, food, fuel and other services. Any of them, or the town of Pinedale itself, is a good place to end a northbound trip or to start a southbound one. </P> <P>If you bring your own sled to Wyoming, you will need a $25 use permit. A list of the state's 180 agents is at wyotrails.state.wy.us. The site also has snowmobiling regulations, outfitter and trail guide information, and trail conditions and grooming reports.<BR></P>2009-02-20T10:32:10-08:0032338http://www.wyomingtourism.org/overview/Powder-Wyoming-Skiing--Alta/32338On the western side of the Teton Range, Altas Grand Targhee Resort has been called the friendliest little resort in the West. The resort may be little by Rocky Mountain standards, but its ski area certainly isnt, nor is the more than 500 inches of snowfall a year here. You can get warmed up on the 2,000 acres of liftserved terrain spread over two mountains. If its stunning, untouched landscapes youre looking for, then take a ride out to 1,000 additional acres for some backcountry catskiing. (Heliskiing, but swap the helicopter for a Snowcat.) Grand Targhee Snowcat Adventures runs half and fullday outings into pristine snowfields, northfacing bowls and steep rollovers, with 10 to 12 runs (14,000 to 20,000 vertical feet) on a full day. Not an intermediate or advanced skier Then try one of the wildlifewatching snowshoe tours through CaribouTarghee National Forest instead. <BR>2009-02-20T11:35:53-08:0032340http://www.wyomingtourism.org/overview/Powder-Wyoming-Skiing--Jackson-Hole-/32340Twelve miles south of Grand Targhee, head east on Route 22 and up over Teton Pass. (Its a slow and winding drive in winter months, but relatively well traveled.) Jackson Hole Mountain Resort is famous for its vertical drop the longest continuous drop in the U.S., at 4,139 feet but you dont have to ride the lifts to take in the awesome beauty of the mountains that ring this little valley. Try a crosscountry ski tour through Grand Teton National Park, the doorstep of which is just a 10minute drive from Jackson Hole. The Teton Range, a 40mile long, nine to 11mile wide mountain block, runs through the park, while the 13,772foot Grand Teton peak, the highest in the range, rises more than a mile from the valley floor. Fifty miles of the Snake River, seven glacial lakes and more than 100 alpine lakes lie within park boundaries as well. Is solitude and a glittering sunrise over new snow what youre after Rock Springs Yurt, in BridgerTeton National Forest (the largest national forest in the lower 48 states), sleeps up to eight people and is stocked with a woodburning stove, sleeping bags, gourmet meals and other niceties. The yurt is accessible from the top of the aerial tram or via a one to twohour trek/ski from the base of the mountain.<BR>2009-04-02T15:04:21-07:0032342http://www.wyomingtourism.org/overview/Powder-Wyoming-Skiing--Dubois/32342If youre looking for a little more luxury than a heated little hut on a wide canyon floor, take Highway 89 out of town and then turn east on Highway 287/26. Brooks Lake Lodge, in the tradition of the Great Western ranch, is a beautiful, craftsmanstyle lodge on the edge of Wyomings famous Wind River Range. (The lodge sits at an elevation of 9,200 feet.) Theyll cook for you and turn down your goose downduvet while you stomp around in the snow and take your pick of pretty much every wintertime activity the high country has to offer crosscountry skiing, snowshoeing, tobogganing, ice fishing (the chef will prepare your catch) and dogsledding. Just a ways down the road is Yellowstone National Park, with winter snowmobileonly access to most of its roads and trails. (And geysers.) But you dont have to go into the park to get some of the best snowmobiling in the Rocky Mountains. Close to the lodge, the Continental Divide Snowmobile Trail consistently ranks as one of the top 15 trails in the country, and throughout the winter theres anywhere from eight to 12 feet of snow on the ground. After a day out in the snow, warm up your toes in the lodges outdoor Jacuzzi before dinner. And oh yes theres also a fullservice spa.<BR>2009-02-20T11:40:47-08:0032354http://www.wyomingtourism.org/overview/Jackson-s-Other-Mountain--Snow-King-Resort/32354<P>Jackson's Town Square is in the heart of one Wyoming's bestknown towns. A 12mile drive or bus ride away is the Jackson Hole ski area, an iconic ski mountain that rises 4,139 vertical feet above the Snake River Valley. Snow King, with a considerably more modest 1,571foot vertical, is just a few blocks from the center of town. When I ski at Jackson Hole, I am one of the thousands of visitors who come from far away to ski and snowboard there. When I ski at Snow King, I am sharing trails with locals. Little wonder. Instead of hanging out at a nonexistent mall, kids grow up skiing there after school. Supporting "the King" doesn't cost much. Because residents can buy a $99 adult season pass, even bigmountain riders often also purchase a Snow King pass for midday ski breaks.</P> <P>Snow King's layout is straightforward, with two conventionalspeed double chairlifts and one triple, plus a gentle rope tow for beginners. The Rafferty double accessing novice runs and the rope tow are on one side of the area, and the Cougar triple and Summit double are on the other. Both start close to the multiuse Snow King Center that serves as a traditional ski area day lodge and also features a fine indoor skating rink and arena.</P> <P>I've made numerous pilgrimages to Jackson and its fabled megamountain, but only last year did I finally set skis on snow at the smaller one. On a weekday, with school in session, my friends and I had Snow King almost to ourselves. In the afternoon, youngsters in their hotshot Lycra racing suits began showing up to train, and on the gentle towserved slope at the base, the smallest tots and most tentative beginners made their first turns.</P> <P>Much of the terrain accessed by the Cougar lift, and all of it off the parallel Summit Chair, is marked with single and double black diamonds, meaning that it is all relentlessly steep and suited to expert skiers. We first rode the triple twothirds of the way up the mountain and traversed a short distance on the appropriately named Slow Trail, the sole route from midmountain marked with a green circle for "easiest." We warmed up on one of the trio of bluesquare (for "more difficult") slopes. Their width and steady pitch are beguiling for most recreational skiers who happily blast down these mogulfree cruisers.</P>2009-02-20T11:52:30-08:0032396http://www.wyomingtourism.org/overview/Christmas-Parade-in-Downtown-Casper/32396It doesn't get more downhome than Casper's annual downtown Christmas Parade on Nov. 24 at 6 p.m., featuring lavish floats, decorated cars and other vehicles, marching bands, horses with riders, horses pulling carriages and, of course, the big man in the red suit. Throughout the following weeks, local shops, boutiques and galleries are awash with seasonal decorations and creativity aplenty. Stop at Lou Taubert Ranch Outfitters to surprise the cowboys and cowgirls in your life with authentic saddles, boots, western wear and more. Taubert's, established in 1919 near Fort Laramie, has been outfitting ranchers and romantics alike ever since. Keep on shopping elsewhere in town or at one of three outlying malls, including the 60store Eastridge Center, Wyoming's largest indoor shopping center. Youngsters can visit Santa and parents can help Mr. Claus make those wishes come true.<BR>2009-02-20T13:25:21-08:0032398http://www.wyomingtourism.org/overview/Christmas-in-Casper-/32398<P>Visiting Casper during the holidays is like stepping back in time to a slower, gentler age when every event was treasured and a congenial downhome spirit reigned. While Casper is a small city with a college and a lively music, art and theater scene, there's nothing akin to bigcity holiday frenzy. Enjoy the traditional downtown ablaze with holiday lights, as are many neighborhoods, where residents decorate their homes with exuberant lighting. Familyfriendly activities abound.</P> <P>In pioneer times, the Oregon Trail, Pony Express, California, Mormon and Pioneer Trails passed through Casper, considered the crossroads of the West. On Dec. 8, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., the sprawling National Historic Trails Interpretive Center welcomes visitors to its fifth annual Holiday on the Homestead open house. Reenactors in period costumes show how the early settlers celebrated the holidays inside their homes during the pioneers' press westward. The music of yesteryear further pulls visitors back in time. Admission is free.<BR></P>2009-02-20T14:26:26-08:0032442http://www.wyomingtourism.org/overview/Snowy-Soaking--Saratoga-/32442Saratoga, where the only thing more impressive than the soaking options is the area's soaking history. Native Americans, even if they were from warring tribes, used to settle down shouldertoshoulder into hot springs along the banks of the North Platte River here. Modern soakers can sit in the same riverbank pools as Native Americans did. They can also settle down into the quaintly dilapidated, openair, freetothepublic Hobo pool. Or the ginormous, 70footlong outdoor pool at the historically posh Saratoga Inn & Resort. Or, if the snowflakes are falling too fast and furious to sit out in the elements, try one of five teepeecovered pools (also at the Inn & Resort). While the Hobo Pool is my summer soaking preference (mostly because of that free admission), come winter the Saratoga Inn & Resort is worth almost any price. Numerous fireplaces and featherbeds piled high with wool Pendleton blankets ensure you'll be as warm and toasty outside the pools as when sitting in them. For those who feel they need to "deserve" a soak, there are 400 miles of snowmobile trails in the nearby Snowy Range and Sierra Madre Mountains and unlimited skiing and snowshoeing opportunities in the more than one million acres of the Medicine Bow National Forest.2009-02-10T12:15:32-08:0032444http://www.wyomingtourism.org/overview/Snowy-Soaking--Hot-Springs-State-Park/32444<P>You would think the thick blanket steam that rises from the world's largest mineral hot springs all winter long would be the first thing that catches your eye here in Thermopolis in centralwest Wyoming. And you would be wrong. You see, not only do winter's chilly temperatures thicken the steam coming off the springs, but they also help with snow. And snow, in turn, helps the Hot Springs State Park's resident herd of bison stand out even more than usual. There's just no way a dozen 2,000pound, uberfurry, espressobrown quadrupeds can hide when everything is white. But don't let the bison herd distract you for too long. There is soaking to be had after all. Lots of it.</P> <P>Thermopolis offers several soaking options. The Star Plunge pool and its waterslides are popular with families and the youngatheart. Those looking for a more sedate experience head for the State Bathhouse, where there are indoor and outdoor soaking pools as well as clothingoptional private tubs. In the latter, soakers are able to crank up (or down) the water temp as they wish. All of the public pools are generally kept around 104 degrees. (When the 3.6 million gallons of water that flow into the pools daily first come out of the ground they're a sizzling 127 degrees.) <BR></P>2009-02-10T12:03:48-08:0032446http://www.wyomingtourism.org/overview/Snowy-Soaking--Granite-Hot-Springs-/32446If you like the idea of wildlife watching and are looking for a bit more of a wilderness feel, head to the northwestern part of the state just south of Grand Teton and Yellowstone national parks to Granite Hot Springs in the BridgerTeton National Forest. While Granite's waterfallfed, 104degree, sevenfootdeep pool tucked into the base of a cliff is beyond what dreams are made of, that's not even the best part of a winter day spent there. Anyone with a car can get to Granite between spring and fall, but only those willing to snowmobile or dogsled the 12 miles in from the highway can soak here come winter. While there is only one dogsled operator eighttime Iditarod veteran Frank Teasley's Jackson Hole Iditarod Sled Dog Tours that makes the trip, there are numerous Jacksonbased snowmobile outfitters to choose from. The biggest difference between them is what they'll serve up for lunch after you're done soaking.<BR>2009-02-10T12:08:52-08:0032902http://www.wyomingtourism.org/overview/Dogsledding/32902Theres nothing quite like travel at the speed of dogthe crisp winter air in your face, the runners sliding smooth and free, the sound of <em>Mush!</em> ringing out across the snowscape. Dogsledding is truly a one of a kind experience. Take a look at the sledding tours through the Teton and Shoshoni National Forests that surround Jackson Hole, Wyoming and the Greater Yellowstone Area. And dont forget to bring the kibble. 2009-10-16T12:10:18-07:0035758http://www.wyomingtourism.org/overview/Ski-Report/35758<P>The Wyoming ski report contains location information and links to individual ski areas. For current skiing conditions you may contact individual ski areas at the phone numbers or web sites listed below. </P> <P><STRONG>BIG HORN MOUNTAIN</STRONG><BR>For current conditions go to <BR><A href"http://www.thebighorn.com/">www.thebighorn.com</A>.<BR>Location: Off of US Hwy 16 near Meadowlark Lake<BR>1888BIGHORN or (307)3662424.</P> <P><STRONG>GRAND TARGHEE<BR></STRONG>For current conditions go to <A href"http://www.grandtarghee.com/themountain/conditions/index.php">www.grandtarghee.com/themountain/conditions/index.php</A>.<BR>Location: 42 miles NW of Jackson near Alta, east of Driggs, Idaho.<BR>(800)TARGHEE or (307)3532300.</P> <P><STRONG>HOGADON<BR></STRONG>For current conditions go to <A href"http://www.casperwy.gov/content/leisure/hogadon/hogadon.asp">www.casperwy.gov/content/leisure/hogadon/hogadon.asp</A>.<BR>Location: 11 miles south of Casper, on Casper Mt.<BR>(307)2358499</P> <P><STRONG>JACKSON HOLE MOUNTAIN RESORT<BR></STRONG>For current conditions go to <A href"http://www.jacksonhole.com/">www.jacksonhole.com</A>.<BR>Location: Teton Village, 12 miles NW of Jackson<BR>(888)DEEPSNO or (307)7332291</P> <P><STRONG>PINE CREEK<BR></STRONG>For current conditions go to <BR><A href"http://www.pinecreekskiresort.com/">www.pinecreekskiresort.com</A><BR>Location: 7 miles east of Cokeville near Hwy 232<BR>(307)2793201.</P> <P><STRONG>SNOW KING<BR></STRONG>For current conditions go to <BR><A href"http://www.snowking.com/Activities_WinterActivities_SkiArea_SnowReport.aspx">www.snowking.com/Activities_WinterActivities_SkiArea_SnowReport.aspx</A>.<BR>Location: Jackson <BR>(307) 7342020</P> <P><STRONG>SNOWY RANGE<BR></STRONG>For current conditions go to <BR><A href"http://www.snocountry.com/snowclient/displayinfox.php">www.snocountry.com/snowclient/displayinfox.php</A>.<BR>Location: 32 miles west of Laramie on Hwy 130<BR>800GO2SNOW or (307)7455750</P> <P><STRONG>WHITE PINE<BR></STRONG>For current conditions go to <A href"http://www.whitepineski.com/snowreport.htm">www.whitepineski.com/snowreport.htm</A>.<BR>Location 10 miles NE of Pinedale on Skyline Drive<BR>(307)3676606. </P>2009-04-02T17:02:54-07:0049813http://www.wyomingtourism.org/overview/Lava-Mountain-Lodge-Snowest-Readers-agree!/49813<P>According to Snowest readers, Lava Mountain Lodge has High Quality Services and Great Food. Located on the PB connector Trail to the CDST with easy year around access off highway 26/287. Snowest blogs have been streaming in all Winter. This is the place if you would like to be treated as a welcome guest. Great food, bar and staff. Daily housekeeping services come with your room and/or cabins and is a lot better than a rental house.. Lava Mountain Lodge has new camping cabins called Grizzly Cabins. Lodge Rooms and a group house facility. Other services available are a laundrymat, coin op showers, liquor store, general store and gas station, everything you need in one convenient affordable location. </P> <P>visit the website at     lavamountainlodge.com or call 800 919 9570<BR></P>2009-08-07T14:52:29-07:0055465http://www.wyomingtourism.org/overview/Vee-Bar-Guest-Ranch-Offers-Unique-and-Affordable-Meeting-and-Conference-Venue/55465<P classMsoNormal><SPAN style"FONTFAMILY: Arial"><xml:namespace prefix o /><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P classMsoNormalCxSpMiddle><B><SPAN style"FONTFAMILY: Arial">Wyomings Vee Bar Guest Ranch Offers Unique and Affordable Meeting and Conference Venue<o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></P> <P classMsoNormal style"MARGINRIGHT: 4.5pt"><SPAN style"FONTFAMILY: Arial"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P> <P classMsoNormal style"MARGINRIGHT: 4.5pt"><xml:namespace prefix st1 /><st1:city w:st"on"><SPAN style"FONTFAMILY: Arial">Laramie</SPAN></st1:city><SPAN style"FONTFAMILY: Arial">, <st1:state w:st"on">Wyo.</st1:state>Nestled in the shadows of the <st1:place w:st"on"><st1:placename w:st"on">Snowy</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st"on">Range</st1:placetype> <st1:placetype w:st"on">Mountains</st1:placetype></st1:place> along the banks of the Little Laramie River, the </SPAN><SPAN style"FONTFAMILY: Arial"><A href"http://www.veebar.com/"><B>Vee Bar Guest Ranch</B></A></SPAN><SPAN style"FONTFAMILY: Arial"> has a rich history that stretches back over a hundred years. Located just 2 1/2 hours north of <st1:city w:st"on"><st1:place w:st"on">Denver</st1:place></st1:city>, it offers the ideal destination for small companies that are looking for a unique and affordable venue for their meeting or conference. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P><SPAN style"FONTFAMILY: Arial">The <A href"http://www.veebar.com/"><STRONG><SPAN style"COLOR: rgb(0,51,102); FONTFAMILY: Arial">Vee Bar Guest Ranch</SPAN></STRONG></A> specializes in small conferences and retreats, with space for up to 40 guests for day conferences and 2530 guests for overnight retreats. The great room in the main lodge is the primary meeting space. It provides a relaxed atmosphere with large picture windows with spectacular views and a cozy river rock fireplace. The saloon can also be used for meetings; with smaller windows it can be the ideal setting because it's dark enough for slide presentations.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P><SPAN style"FONTFAMILY: Arial">A typical conference starts with a full or continental breakfast featuring a homemade bread or pastry. Lunch can be served buffetstyle, depending on the size of the group. Water, coffee, and sodas are available all day. If an overnight retreat, several options are available for dinner. The chef is happy to offer suggestions for a buffet style dinner or guests may order from the restaurant menu. Many groups also choose to have a social hour before dinner.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P classMsoNormal style"MARGINRIGHT: 4.5pt"><I><SPAN style"FONTFAMILY: Arial">About The Vee Bar Guest Ranch<o:p></o:p></SPAN></I></P> <P classMsoNormal style"MARGINRIGHT: 4.5pt"><SPAN style"FONTFAMILY: Arial">With a past that at various points in time includes being a cattle, horse, sheep, and buffalo operation, a stagecoach stop, a post office, a freight line to local mines, and a government training school for boys from lowincome families, the unforgettable Vee Bar is now operating as a guest ranch in the summer and a bed and breakfast & corporate retreat location in the winter. With its familyfriendly atmosphere and handson approach to western adventure, everyone is guaranteed a good time with activities like horseback riding, hiking, excellent fly fishing, hayrides, trap shooting, camping, herding cattle, and river tubing. </SPAN><SPAN style"FONTFAMILY: Arial">All of this is enhanced by the accommodation, which is comfortable and inviting.<SPAN>  </SPAN>The cabins and lodge offer antique furnishings from the Vee Bar's rich and colorful past. Perfect for a weeklong vacation or a weekend getaway, the cabins are in close proximity to the <st1:place w:st"on"><st1:placename w:st"on">Snowy</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st"on">Range</st1:placetype> <st1:placetype w:st"on">Mountains</st1:placetype></st1:place>. These cozy, comfortable cabins have decks and chairs just right for relaxing with a good book, daydreaming, or visiting with friends and family. Deer, rabbits, chipmunks, and squirrels wander the grounds around the cabins, and the peaceful sound of the Little Laramie River flowing just outside offers the perfect nighttime lullaby. Whether travelers are looking for a romantic mountain getaway or a rough and tumble family vacation, these warm and inviting cabins will be a perfect fit.</SPAN><SPAN style"FONTFAMILY: Arial"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P classMsoNormal style"MARGINRIGHT: 4.5pt"><SPAN style"FONTFAMILY: Arial"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P> <P classMsoNormal><SPAN style"FONTFAMILY: Arial">For more information about the Vee Bar Guest Ranch, visit the <B><A href"http://www.veebar.com/">website</A></B> or contact Kari Kilmer at 3077457036. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P classMsoNormal><SPAN style"FONTFAMILY: Arial"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P> <P classMsoNormal style"TEXTALIGN: center" aligncenter><SPAN style"FONTFAMILY: Arial"></SPAN><SPAN style"FONTFAMILY: Arial"><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>2009-08-27T08:21:38-07:00292234http://www.wyomingtourism.org/overview/Hiking-at-Old-Faithful/292234We hiked up the trail above Old Faithful to the Observation Point. This was in October 2008. There was about a foot of freshly fallen snow on the ground. Steam was belching from the areas around Old Faithful.... then the grand event took place. It was spectacular! Go see the hot springs when the snow is flying! Nothing can describe the scene or peacefulness of Yellowstone at the close of the tourist season!<BR>2009-08-13T08:27:23-07:00306731http://www.wyomingtourism.org/overview/Wintering-Wyoming-Style-(Fall-Winter)-Story-Ideas/306731<p>For release: September 9, 2009<br /> Contacts: Chuck Coon, 3077772831, <a href"mailto:chuck.coon@visitwyo.gov" jquery1253115425059"43">chuck.coon@visitwyo.gov</a><br /> Lori Hogan, 3077772889, <a href"mailto:lori.hogan@visitwyo.gov" jquery1253115425059"44">lori.hogan@visitwyo.gov</a></p> <p>Nowhere else comes close to Yellowstone National Park as a unique winter vacation destination.One snowcoach trip and a short drive last winter proved that statement beyond any shade of doubt. This adventure included a comment from famed documentarian Ken Burns who was completing his first winter trip to Yellowstone in January. Play the video below to experience the worlds first national park in all its winter wonder:</p> <p><object width"402" height"268" id"videoContent" classid"clsid:D27CDB6EAE6D11cf96B8444553540000"> <param name"movie" value"http://360.sorensonmedia.com/flash/flash_media_loader.swf"/> <param name"flashvars" value"fcbtrue&videoGUIDe9d09dbae6434fa18381719db69a0250&apiURLhttp://360.sorensonmedia.com/api"/> <param name"allowScriptAccess" value"always"/> <param name"allowFullScreen" value"true"/><!if !IE><object type"application/xshockwaveflash" data"http://360.sorensonmedia.com/flash/flash_media_loader.swf" width"402" height"268"> <param name"flashvars" value"fcbtrue&videoGUIDe9d09dbae6434fa18381719db69a0250&apiURLhttp://360.sorensonmedia.com/api"/> <param name"allowScriptAccess" value"always"/> <param name"allowFullScreen" value"true"/><object type"video/mp4" data"" width"384" height"236"> <param name"controller" value"false"/> <param name"src" value"http://360.sorensonmedia.com/redirector/fetchThumbByPublishingIdpubide9d09dbae6434fa18381719db69a0250"/> <param name"href" value"http://360.sorensonmedia.com/redirector/fetchFileByPublishingIdpubide9d09dbae6434fa18381719db69a0250"/> <param name"target" value"myself"/></object></object><!endif></object></p> <p>To plan your Yellowstone winter visit go to: <a href"http://www.travelyellowstone.com">www.travelyellowstone.com</a> and click on things to do. General Yellowstone information: <a href"http://www.nps.gov/yellWyoming%E2%80%99s">www.nps.gov/yell</a></p> <p>Wyoming's two national parks, Yellowstone and Grand Teton, will figure prominently in Ken Burns new twelvehour documentary series, The National Parks Americas Best Idea premiering on PBS, September 27.One of the most alluring attributes of a visit to Yellowstone in winter is its southern neighbor, Grand Teton National Park. Moose are often visible, although sometimes nearly not so when its snowing, and prove themselves very capable of keeping cameras clicking. 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Downtown is chockfull of art centers, shopping and dining opportunities. 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Sleeping Giant Ski Area, slumbering and unopened since 2004, is springing back to life this snow season. Located just outside the East Entrance to Yellowstone, the Giants renovation is complete with a new terrain park constructed of materials almost all of which were found on the hill. Skiable terrain of 180 acres is four times what was available. Snowmaking equipment has also been added. Location is about 50 minutes west of Cody. Designed with families in mind. Contact: Hamilton Bryan or Andy Quick, PH: 307. 527.8986. 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The weeklong celebration also includes an art show and auction. Most activities are staged at the renowned Buffalo Bill Historical Center, Sept. 2226, where the Whitney Gallery of Western Art was recently reopened after extensive renovation and reinterpretation. You can learn all about the popular rendezvousat: <a href"http://www.rendezvousroyale.org">www.rendezvousroyale.org</a> & the vast Buffalo Bill Historical Centers vault of western history is open to preview here: <a href"http://www.bbhc.org">www.bbhc.org</a></p> <object width"402" height"268" id"videoContent" classid"clsid:D27CDB6EAE6D11cf96B8444553540000"> <param name"movie" value"http://360.sorensonmedia.com/flash/flash_media_loader.swf"/> <param name"flashvars" value"fcbtrue&videoGUIDbf161ff4b80546b9be1673ba62b77626&apiURLhttp://360.sorensonmedia.com/api"/> <param name"allowScriptAccess" value"always"/> <param name"allowFullScreen" value"true"/><!if !IE><object type"application/xshockwaveflash" data"http://360.sorensonmedia.com/flash/flash_media_loader.swf" width"402" height"268"> <param name"flashvars" value"fcbtrue&videoGUIDbf161ff4b80546b9be1673ba62b77626&apiURLhttp://360.sorensonmedia.com/api"/> <param name"allowScriptAccess" value"always"/> <param name"allowFullScreen" value"true"/><object type"video/mp4" data"" width"384" height"236"> <param name"controller" value"false"/> <param name"src" value"http://360.sorensonmedia.com/redirector/fetchThumbByPublishingIdpubidbf161ff4b80546b9be1673ba62b77626"/> <param name"href" value"http://360.sorensonmedia.com/redirector/fetchFileByPublishingIdpubidbf161ff4b80546b9be1673ba62b77626"/> <param name"target" value"myself"/></object></object><!endif></object> <p> </p> <p>Live music shows, by topnotch entertainers, have been added to Codys winter offerings.The fall and winter season of the Wild West Show Concert Series opens September 26 with a performance by awardwinning singer Gary Morris. The Texas native began his paid singing career on bar stages in Colorado. His country music recording career skyrocketed with the 1983 release of an album that included the ballad Wind Beneath my Wings preceding Bette Midlers version. Morris is one of the most enthralling renditions youll ever hear. A few bars lilt below for your listening pleasure: Morris would go on to record many Top Ten hits and his powerful talent also gained him the part of Jean Valjean in Les Miserables on Broadway. 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Cody was just 14 at the time. The riders would hurry their horses in ten to twelve mile stretches between relay stations and often spent ten hours a day in the saddle. The mail made it in ten days which was considerably faster than stagecoaches handled the task previously. In the end, the telegraph displaced Pony Express as the IMs of the latter half of Americas nineteenth century. Reriders trotted through Wyoming this summer and found they could actually be on, or near, the trail in several locations. Many historic trail sites are preserved and protected in Wyoming and a good starting point to discover them all is the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center in Casper. 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The tram features modern, sleek cabins and a visually inspiring base terminal where the old clock tower used to stand. The new tram promises to be faster, more efficient and tougher than its predecessor and twice the size, carrying 100 passengers. <br /> <br /> The original tram was decommissioned in 2005, and Jackson Hole Mountain Resort started a new journey to keep the symbol alive. In December of 2008, the new tram was celebrated with live music, fireworks, personal stories and, of course, first tram. This tradition has been held by many over the years with the excitement building from the first snowfall of the season. <br /> <br /> Jackson Hole combines incredible terrain for all levels of skiers and snowboarders, amazing onmountain dining including the $10 million Bridger Restaurant complex at the Gondola Summit and a full service resort at the base. Upgraded lifts ensure quick mountain access to the 2500 acres and the 4,139 vertical continues to test every visitor that takes on the challenge. 2009-10-22T13:26:57-07:00314731http://www.wyomingtourism.org/overview/Homey-Huts--Stay-in-a-Yurt/314731A well developed yurttoyurt winter camping system near Evanston extends over a wide swath of trails that are, for the most part, designed to be traveled in nonmotorized fashion by skinny ski or snowshoe. Five comfortable units comprise the system that covers pristine landscapes along the southwestern Wyoming and Utah border 90 minutes from the airport in Salt Lake City. Overnight charges range from $30 during the week to $60 weekends. The Evanston Parks & Recreation Dept. handles the system. More information and reservations available at: <a href"http://www.evanstonoutdoors.com/yurt" style"color: rgb(102,102,51); textdecoration: underline;" jQuery1256243079884"53"><fontsize"2" />www.evanstonoutdoors.com/yurt</a> or by calling: 3077891770. For additional information contact Joe Wright: 3077897588. <br /> <br /> <center><b><span style"color: #333334; fontfamily: arial narrow;">Yurt to Yurt</span></b><br /> <embed style"width: 296px; height: 211px;" src"http://www.youtube.com/v/wglTyDJkOlA&hlen&fs1" width"296" height"211" type"application/xshockwaveflash" allowfullscreen"true" /></center><br /> <br /> <br /> 2009-10-22T13:34:53-07:00314889http://www.wyomingtourism.org/overview/Winter-Wildlife--A-Three-Dog-Day/314889<p style"margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span>The woofers come out to play in the big white of a winter season in Yellowstone National Park. You are quite likely to savor the pleasures of a Three Dog Day as documentary filmmaker Ken Burns did during his first winter trip to Yellowstone last January. He and producer/writer partner Dayton Duncan toured Americas first national park and in just one morning saw a red fox diving into fresh snow seeking breakfast, a pack of wolves making their presence known to a resting herd of bison, and a team of coyotes chasing alongside the roadway. <br /> </span></p> <p style"margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"> </p> <p style"margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Some days are better than others but you can almost count on seeing frostyfaced bison warming near Yellowstones thermal areas. No doubt the occasional troop of trumpeter swans will echo a tune while drifting on a river sparkled in sunlight and it is ever so possible to ogle otters sliding in and out of an opening in frozen Yellowstone Lake. Bald eagles, elegant elk and many other wildlife times await your willingness to don layers, warm footgear and a big smile. Yellowstone is a winter wildlife viewing safari nonpareil and not to be missed.</p> 2009-11-09T16:03:39-08:00316775http://www.wyomingtourism.org/overview/Win-a-Getaway-to-Togwotee-Mountain-Lodge/316775<p style"margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style"fontfamily: calibri;">Wyoming is filled with the stuff of legends. The wild West. Jackalopes. And worldclass snowmobiling. Experience them all no guarantee on the jackalope at Togwotee (toegehdee) Mountain Lodge this winter. Tucked into the Wind River Range, Togwotee is a convenient and luxurious headquarters for your winter getaway. </span></p> <p style"margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style"fontfamily: calibri;">Powder lovers will love the over 600 inches of snow that falls on Togwotee Pass each season. Extreme snowmobiling guides can take you up and down the backcountry on a variety of powerful, traileating machines.</span></p> <p style"margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style"fontfamily: calibri;">For those who prefer a day on the trail, Togwotee is adjacent to 600 miles of groomed trails in the Continental Divide Snowmobile Trail System. These exceptional trails, repeatedly ranked as The Best of the Best by SnoWest Magazine, connect expanses of wideopen, untouched meadows.</span></p> <p style"margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style"fontfamily: calibri;">Togwotee Mountain Lodge can also connect visitors to guided tours through Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Park as well as the surrounding national forests. Enjoy the stunning vistas and up close encounters with wildlife in this unique outdoor experience.</span></p> <p style"margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style"fontfamily: calibri;">While the important part of your stay is the time that you play from sun up to sun down, much of Togwotee Mountain Lodges charm lies in where you lay your head. The resort offers spacious suites in the main lodge and cabins nestled in the surrounding forest. The lodge features a beautiful dining room, a saloon and several hot tubs for guests to thaw. And, of course, no day on the sled would be complete without a warm drink by a toasty fire.</span></p> <p style"margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style"fontfamily: calibri;">Wyoming Travel and Tourism has teamed up with Togwotee Mountain Lodge to give away the ultimate snowmobiling vacation for four. Enter to win here <span style"color: #000000;">  <a href"http://www.wyomingtourism.org/MyWyoming/Sweepstakes/Sweepstakes.aspxEntryId311926">http://www.wyomingtourism.org/MyWyoming/Sweepstakes/Sweepstakes.aspxEntryId311926</a></span>. But why wait Call 8662784245 to book your getaway today or visit the website at </span><a href"http://www.togwoteelodge.com/"><span style"fontfamily: calibri; color: #800080;">www.togwoteelodge.com</span></a><span style"fontfamily: calibri;"> for more information.<br /> <br /> For a complete list of snowmobiling opportunities <a href"http://www.wyomingtourism.org/overview/Snowmobiling/2090">http://www.wyomingtourism.org/overview/Snowmobiling/2090</a></span></p> 2009-11-09T10:01:11-08:00