Ski Wyoming
With world-renowned ski destinations like Big Sky Resort in Montana, Vail and Aspen in Colorado, and Park City in Utah, Wyoming’s ski areas often seem like the lost little sibling trailing in the distance. But for those individuals caught up in the limelight of multimillion dollar advertising at these major resorts, they are missing out on a surprising world of unrivaled powder and fabulous skiing at fairly affordable prices. Check out these Wyoming ski areas for yourselves, and discover that there’s more to the Rocky Mountain skiing world than Montana, Colorado, and Utah!
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort
By far the most recognizeable name in Wyoming skiing, Jackson Hole Mountain Resort boasts legendary terrain amid the breathtaking beauty of the Grand Teton Mountains. The area was first explored in the 1800s and was preserved from residential development. As a result, the area today boasts 2,500 acres of skiing and snowboarding terrain on two mountains. Miles of difficult ungroomed runs with unbelievable powder await intermediate and advanced skiiers with a maximum vertical drop of 4,139 feet. Beginners are treated to 22 miles of machine-groomed runs. The resort also offers skiing and snowboarding lessons from professionals and the occasional Olympic champion as well as kids activities, heli-skiing, wildlife sightseeing, and ski-in/ski-out lodging and dining.
Snow King Resort
Nestled in downtown Jackson in northwest Wyoming, Snow King Resort is recognized as Wyoming’s first official ski area and also as the birthplace of the nation’s innovative “Great American Ski School.” Although the resort may be Wyoming’s oldest, it has kept pace with the latest trends and offers a variety of terrain to suit skiers and snowboarders of all capabilities. The resort’s 400 acres provide 31 trails along with a maximum vertical of 1,571 feet. In addition to standard daytime downhill skiing, Snow King offers night-skiing, a sledding/tubing hill, 30 kilometers of cross-country ski trails, an indoor skating rink, and convenient access to shopping, lodging, and downtown dining as Jackson’s most comprehensive resort and conference facility.
Grand Targhee Resort
Grand Targhee Resort rests just 40 miles west of Jackson near the small town of Alta on the Wyoming/Idaho border. Famous for receiving an annual average of 500-plus inches of supreme white fluffiness, Grand Targhee is frequently featured in national skiing magazines for its unbeatable powder conditions. The area is known for its affordability and family-friendly approach, and its two mountains provide a variety of terrain. While the 1,500-acre Fred’s Mountain features a vertical drop of 2,200 feet and terrain appropriate for beginners to the advanced, the 3,000-acre Peaked Mountain is strictly limited to snowcat powder skiing. For those uninterested in the downhill skiing experience, Grand Targhee offers a freestyle half-pipe for snowboarders and 15 groomed kilometers of cross-country skiing. Discover for yourself the breathtaking beauty of the Targhee National Forest at a destination 8,000 feet above sea level!
Sleeping Giant Ski Area
Sleeping Giant Ski Area is another old Wyoming ski area that continues to be a favorite among recreationists who have experienced its terrain. Established in 1936 and 1937 near Yellowstone National Park’s East Entrance, Sleeping Giant Ski Area boasts plenty of natural snowfall, receiving over 500 inches each year. Unsurpassed scenery awaits along with Wyoming’s abundant signature sunlight, ideal winter temperatures, and non-existent wind. The area provides 17 expertly groomed trails perfect for beginners to advanced skiers.
White Pine Ski Area
Known for its family-friendly hospitality and hometown atmosphere, this favorite local ski hill is perfect for those days when you want to maximize your time on the slopes. Short lift lines and uncrowded slopes are the norm at White Pine, and skiers and snowboarders are treated to spectacular views of the nearby Continental Divide, Wind River Mountains, and Fremont Lake. The area also offers miles of nordic ski trails and a lodge with ski-in/ski-out dining.
Big Horn Ski Resort
This once small ski resort situated on the western side of Buffalo in northcentral Wyoming’s beautiful Bighorn Mountains has garnered national attention since its 2003 renovation. Situated at the base of High Park Peak near scenic Meadowlark Lake just west of Powder River Pass, Big Horn Ski Resort is known for its deep, light powder, 14 well-groomed runs catering to all levels of skiing, and exceptional terrain. With cliff skiing/snowboarding and the longest half-pipe in the state, it comes as no surprise that Big Horn Ski Resort was recently ranked Wyoming’s “#1 Terrain Park.” In addition to skiing and snowboarding, the resort offers restaurants, bars, lodging, and snowmobile rentals during its November through April operating season. The Big Horn Mountain Lodge is also a popular summer wedding/reception destination with reservations booking several months in advance.
Hogadon Ski Area
Situated just nine miles south of Casper in central Wyoming, Hogadon Ski Area is known for its balanced mix of skiing and snowboarding terrain. The 60-acre ski area features 18 trails along with a maximum vertical of 600 feet. All trails are open to snowboarders, and the terrain is suited to beginners, intermediate skiers, and those with advanced skills. In addition to its downhill terrain, Hogadon provides a fully-accredited ski school, rentals, a restaurant, and snack bar. Nearby, the Natrona County Parks Nordic Ski Area grooms 15 miles of cross-country trails and 60 miles of snowmobile trails. Lodging is available in nearby Casper.
Snowy Range Ski and Recreation Area
Snowy Range Ski and Recreation Area is nestled in the beautiful Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest just 5 miles from Centennial, Wyoming and 32 miles from Laramie. The area is renowned for its relaxed atmosphere, abundant snowfall, numerous trails providing runs for skiers of all abilities, and the Renegade Snowboarding Park. The area also features the accredited Snowy Range Ski School, snowboarding lessons, the Children’s Ski and Snow Play School, equipment rental, a restaurant/lounge, and a gift shop.
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort
By far the most recognizeable name in Wyoming skiing, Jackson Hole Mountain Resort boasts legendary terrain amid the breathtaking beauty of the Grand Teton Mountains. The area was first explored in the 1800s and was preserved from residential development. As a result, the area today boasts 2,500 acres of skiing and snowboarding terrain on two mountains. Miles of difficult ungroomed runs with unbelievable powder await intermediate and advanced skiiers with a maximum vertical drop of 4,139 feet. Beginners are treated to 22 miles of machine-groomed runs. The resort also offers skiing and snowboarding lessons from professionals and the occasional Olympic champion as well as kids activities, heli-skiing, wildlife sightseeing, and ski-in/ski-out lodging and dining.
Snow King Resort
Nestled in downtown Jackson in northwest Wyoming, Snow King Resort is recognized as Wyoming’s first official ski area and also as the birthplace of the nation’s innovative “Great American Ski School.” Although the resort may be Wyoming’s oldest, it has kept pace with the latest trends and offers a variety of terrain to suit skiers and snowboarders of all capabilities. The resort’s 400 acres provide 31 trails along with a maximum vertical of 1,571 feet. In addition to standard daytime downhill skiing, Snow King offers night-skiing, a sledding/tubing hill, 30 kilometers of cross-country ski trails, an indoor skating rink, and convenient access to shopping, lodging, and downtown dining as Jackson’s most comprehensive resort and conference facility.
Grand Targhee Resort
Grand Targhee Resort rests just 40 miles west of Jackson near the small town of Alta on the Wyoming/Idaho border. Famous for receiving an annual average of 500-plus inches of supreme white fluffiness, Grand Targhee is frequently featured in national skiing magazines for its unbeatable powder conditions. The area is known for its affordability and family-friendly approach, and its two mountains provide a variety of terrain. While the 1,500-acre Fred’s Mountain features a vertical drop of 2,200 feet and terrain appropriate for beginners to the advanced, the 3,000-acre Peaked Mountain is strictly limited to snowcat powder skiing. For those uninterested in the downhill skiing experience, Grand Targhee offers a freestyle half-pipe for snowboarders and 15 groomed kilometers of cross-country skiing. Discover for yourself the breathtaking beauty of the Targhee National Forest at a destination 8,000 feet above sea level!
Sleeping Giant Ski Area
Sleeping Giant Ski Area is another old Wyoming ski area that continues to be a favorite among recreationists who have experienced its terrain. Established in 1936 and 1937 near Yellowstone National Park’s East Entrance, Sleeping Giant Ski Area boasts plenty of natural snowfall, receiving over 500 inches each year. Unsurpassed scenery awaits along with Wyoming’s abundant signature sunlight, ideal winter temperatures, and non-existent wind. The area provides 17 expertly groomed trails perfect for beginners to advanced skiers.
White Pine Ski Area
Known for its family-friendly hospitality and hometown atmosphere, this favorite local ski hill is perfect for those days when you want to maximize your time on the slopes. Short lift lines and uncrowded slopes are the norm at White Pine, and skiers and snowboarders are treated to spectacular views of the nearby Continental Divide, Wind River Mountains, and Fremont Lake. The area also offers miles of nordic ski trails and a lodge with ski-in/ski-out dining.
Big Horn Ski Resort
This once small ski resort situated on the western side of Buffalo in northcentral Wyoming’s beautiful Bighorn Mountains has garnered national attention since its 2003 renovation. Situated at the base of High Park Peak near scenic Meadowlark Lake just west of Powder River Pass, Big Horn Ski Resort is known for its deep, light powder, 14 well-groomed runs catering to all levels of skiing, and exceptional terrain. With cliff skiing/snowboarding and the longest half-pipe in the state, it comes as no surprise that Big Horn Ski Resort was recently ranked Wyoming’s “#1 Terrain Park.” In addition to skiing and snowboarding, the resort offers restaurants, bars, lodging, and snowmobile rentals during its November through April operating season. The Big Horn Mountain Lodge is also a popular summer wedding/reception destination with reservations booking several months in advance.
Hogadon Ski Area
Situated just nine miles south of Casper in central Wyoming, Hogadon Ski Area is known for its balanced mix of skiing and snowboarding terrain. The 60-acre ski area features 18 trails along with a maximum vertical of 600 feet. All trails are open to snowboarders, and the terrain is suited to beginners, intermediate skiers, and those with advanced skills. In addition to its downhill terrain, Hogadon provides a fully-accredited ski school, rentals, a restaurant, and snack bar. Nearby, the Natrona County Parks Nordic Ski Area grooms 15 miles of cross-country trails and 60 miles of snowmobile trails. Lodging is available in nearby Casper.
Snowy Range Ski and Recreation Area
Snowy Range Ski and Recreation Area is nestled in the beautiful Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest just 5 miles from Centennial, Wyoming and 32 miles from Laramie. The area is renowned for its relaxed atmosphere, abundant snowfall, numerous trails providing runs for skiers of all abilities, and the Renegade Snowboarding Park. The area also features the accredited Snowy Range Ski School, snowboarding lessons, the Children’s Ski and Snow Play School, equipment rental, a restaurant/lounge, and a gift shop.
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