WINTER IN YELLOWSTONE COUNTRY

Hibernation is for the Bears

Montana covered in snow brings out the kid in all of us. It’s the perfect place to beat cabin fever, especially with 400 inches of fresh powder every year. Get ready to stick out your tongue and catch some snow akes.

Downhill Skiing

Get them on the slopes while they’re young and do it somewhere beautiful and fun. Yellowstone Country boasts three of Montana’s largest ski areas, and they all have ski school, too.

BIG SKY RESORT, BIG SKY

This world-class resort has more beginner and intermediate terrain than most ski resorts have in total acreage. You’ll nd some of the country’s best greenplus and blue-minus runs, as well as terrain parks, a racecourse and dining and lodging for the whole family.

BRIDGER BOWL, BOZEMAN

Family-friendly and kid-approved Bridger Bowl touts extreme skiing, but takes the family ski experience seriously. Their youth programs help kids develop their skills and a love for skiing. Beginners will enjoy the expanded base area and Snow ake Warming Hut.

RED LODGE MOUNTAIN, RED LODGE

Big mountain adventures without big mountain crowds or prices, this down-to-earth ski area values great skiing and affordability. A well-developed terrain park offers skiing and snowboarding opportunities for all ages—an ideal spot for family ski vacations.

Snowshoeing

Trek the Trails

Trekking Yellowstone Country by snowshoe is, quite possibly, the easiest way to explore our snow-covered landscapes. It’s simple, inexpensive, and doesn’t require a lot of gear. It’s also one of the best ways to tour Yellowstone National Park when it’s closed to vehicles (except snowcoaches), as well as Montana’s national forests, in the winter. Nearly anyone can strap on a pair of snowshoes and tour the terrain.

SNOWCOACH TOURS Kind of Like a Monster Truck But With Snow

What’s a snowcoach? Think bus meets all-terrain vehicle. A snowcoach tour through Yellowstone National Park is one of the best—and warmest!— ways to experience the wintry wonder of the park. The landscape literally sparkles when it’s all covered in snow, and the animals move to lower elevations, making for great wildlife watching.

Hot Springs

Nature’s Hot Tub

There’s no better way to end a day in the snow than soaking in nature’s hot tub. Bozeman Hot Springs has both indoor and outdoor pools, including hot and cold plunges. Chico Hot Springs Resort and Day Spa in Paradise Valley offers a variety of lodging options, along with a bar, ne dining and a poolside grill for casual dining. And for those looking for something really unique, stop at the Boiling River in Yellowstone National Park. Hot water from a large spring ows into the cool water of the Gardner River, combining to make the perfect soaking temperature. Plus, relaxing in the middle of a warm river is an uncommon—and particularly awesome—treat.

WHERE TO SOAK:

Bozeman Hot Springs

Chico Hot Springs

Norris Hot Springs

Yellowstone Hot Springs