![]() ![]() ![]() Accessible to all ages and physical abilities, plan this perfect activity for everyone to enjoy.Ĭross Country Skiing– Relish in Big Sky’s alpine terrain on a pair of skinny skis. Snow coaches provide small groups the opportunity to access the park in comfort and style, while also stopping for guests to capture the major attractions and wildlife sightings. Snow Coach Tours Yellowstone National Park– Experience the grand beauty of Yellowstone National Park during the winter months on a guided tour. Running year-round, Jake’s recommends winter riders to dress warm to better enjoy the majestic mountain surroundings. Jakes Horses– Travel on horseback during the wintertime in Big Sky with a trail ride at Jakes Horses, located a short distance from Buck’s T-4. Snowshoe rentals and trail information are available at outdoor retailers around Big Sky. Whether traveling alone or on a guided expedition, you’ll discover the wonders of winter - wildlife and majestic scenery and surroundings. Snowshoeing– Get back to the basics with a trek on foot through the snow. Lastly, black diamond pursuits are for the advanced and most adventurous. The next level up are the blue square adventures that are slightly more challenging, meant for an intermediate skill level or above. Green circle activities are designated the easiest, made accessible to beginners and recreationists of all levels. We’ve used the ski-trail rating system to communicate the different difficulty levels of winter recreational activities in the Big Sky area. Here are a few of Buck’s T-4’s recommendations. Big Sky becomes a magical winter wonderland with ample adventures to choose from in the colder months. Start planning a winter vacation by downloading the Winter Trip Planner for Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Park today.Tis’ the season for snow-capped mountains, skiing, snowshoeing, sleighride dinners and much more. January 31 – Stage Four – Big Piney / Marbleton, Wyomingįebruary 1 – Stage Five – Kemmerer, Wyomingįebruary 4 – Stage Seven & Final Banquet – Driggs, Idaho January 30 – Stage Three – Pinedale, Wyoming January 28 – Stage One – Teton County, Wyoming January 27 – Ceremonial Start – Jackson, Wyoming This thrilling race traverses almost 450 miles of backcountry near Yellowstone and stops in a different town each night including Jackson, Wyo., and Driggs, Idaho. If you’re planning a Yellowstone vacation during the winter months, we recommend you go during late January or early February so that you can see the largest sled dog race in the lower 48 states: the International Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race. ![]() Jackson Hole Iditarod Sled Dog Tours in Jackson, Wyoming Ĭall of the Wyld Sled Dog Tours in Teton Village, Wyoming Sled Dog Races Yellowstone Dog Sled Adventures in Big Sky, Montana ![]() Spirit of the North in West Yellowstone and Big Sky, Montana Tours may also include educational presentations, a husky meet and greet, and meals or snacks. Full day tours may include the sled ride plus a swim in the naturally heated pool at Granite Hot Springs. Tours vary in length from 15 minutes to 1 hour for the ride only. The cost can be pricey from $175 to $250 per adult, or charged per sled at around $400-$500. Sled Dog Tour Companies Spirit of the North Dog Sled Adventures (Photo: by Jeff Bogle courtesy of Yellowstone Country Montana)ĭog sledding is prohibited within the boundaries of Yellowstone National Park but is okay in the surrounding area. Other tours may let you drive the sled during a “Learn to Mush” experience. On most tours, a guide handles the dogs from the back of a sled, while you ride on the front and enjoy the unbeatable winter scenery of Yellowstone country. Many companies-especially those located in northwestern Wyoming between Dubois and Jackson-offer dog-sled tours. Most people think of Alaska and the Iditarod when it comes to dog-sledding, but the greater Yellowstone region is fast becoming a dog-sledding destination for both recreational fun and serious racing. ![]()
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