Snow Sports – Skiing & Snowboarding
The Big Horn Mountains region has some of the finest powder in Wyoming. During the winter months, cross-country skiiers will find miles of groomed trails on which to ski in the Big Horn Mountains. Willow Park and Pole Creek, in particular, offer great cross-country skiing opportunities. Downhill skiing is available at the following ski areas:
Meadowlark Ski Lodge
Meadowlark Ski Lodge in the Big Horn Mountains offers skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling, as well as dining, rentals, lodging and other services. We also have WIFI available at the Ski Lodge.
Meadowlark Ski Lodge is operated under special use permit issued by the USDA Forest Service.
Meadowlark has 2 nice lifts with at least 14 runs. We also offer a terrain park for people who like a challenge! The lodge offers everything one would need. You can rent skis, boards, boots and poles at a very reasonable price. Or buy equipment in our gift shop area. Meadowlark also offers a nice fireplace to warm up next to or a great restaurant and bar area. Visit their facebook page for more info.
Address:
U.S. Highway 16 East
Ten Sleep, WY 8244220 miles east of Ten Sleep, WY
43 miles west of Buffalo, WY
Telephone: (307) 366-2429 or 307-267-2609
email: skilodge@vcn.com
45 miles west of Buffalo, Wyoming and 20 miles east of Ten Sleep, Wyoming
Hogadon Basin Ski Area
Casper has its own ski area, and you can get there in just a short drive from downtown Casper. Hogadon is located 11 miles south on Casper Mountain and offers scenic views of downtown Casper on your way to an adventure. Hogadon is family friendly, affordable and always a good time! And forget about lift lines — they’re virtually non-existent at our ski area, so you get the most out of your snow adventure without freezing in a lift line. Hogadon offers trails for skiers and snowboarders of all levels, from beginners to experts. Rental equipment is available for both skiers and snowboarders, lessons are also available for both skiers and snowboarders. While at Hogadon don’t forget to enjoy breakfast or lunch at the Hogadon Cafe’ before heading back out onto the slopes!
Physical Address:
2500 W. Hogadon Rd
atop Casper Mountain
Hogadon Ticket Office/Skier Services & Main Line:
307-235-8499
Casper Mountain Snow Sports School:
307-235-8487
Casper Mountain Racers:
307-235-8351
Mountain Sports Rental Shop:
307-235-8497
Antelope Butte Mountain Recreation Area
Antelope Butte Mountain Recreation Area is closed and under renovation, scheduled to partially open the summer of 2017. Visit their website to find events and plans for the scheduled renovations.
Mailing Address:
PO Box 6624
Sheridan, WY 82801
Physical Addresses:
Antelope Butte Foundation Office
1981 Double Eagle Drive, Suite A
Sheridan, WY 82801
Antelope Butte Mountain Recreation Area (closed- under renovation)
US Hwy 14 at FS Rd. 244 (near mile marker 38)
Bighorn National Forest
(307) 529-1250
contact@antelopebuttefoundation.org
Local Web Cam
Snow Sports – Snowmobiling
The Bighorn National Forest offers 387 miles of snowmobile trails. Wyoming law requires that all snowmobiles have either a resident or nonresident user fee decal adhered to the machine. The snowmobile season is December 1 thru April 15. Our snowmobile trail system is maintained through cooperative efforts of the Wyoming Dept of State Parks, the Bighorn National Forest and local snowmobile clubs.
Wyoming Snowmobile Trails & Information
Wyoming has over 2000 miles of groomed and ungroomed trails. The majority of the these trails are signed. Within our system we have a great diversity of trail riding and scenic qualities. There are numerous meadows with powder riding throughout the system. Snowmobile trail grooming season is generally mid- December through April 1, pending adequate snowfall and available funding.
Plan your trip to the slopes with tips from the following Ski and Snow Reports
Bighorn National Forest Snow & Trail Conditions from The Sports Lure in Buffalo
Snocountry Mountain Reports – Snow Conditions and Resort Information
Wyoming SNOTEL Sites, USDA, NRCS, National Water & Climate Center
Skiing & Snowboarding Equipment – Rental & Sales
The Sports Lure
66 S. Main Street, Buffalo, WY
Telephone: (307) 684-7682
E-mail: splure@vcn.com