The Wonder of Winter in Yellowstone Park
Yellowstone National Park in the winter time is a magical land of steam and ice, recreation and wildlife, beauty and adventure. The parks natural geothermal features create an unmatched winter habitat for many species of animals. Bison, elk, deer, bighorn sheep and more are common throughout the area during the winter months.
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Yellowstone attracts tens of thousands of visitors every winter. Outdoor enthusiasts flock to the area for it's snowmobiling opportunities, cross country ski options, wildlife viewing, and to gaze at the incomparable beauty of Yellowstone Park's winter landscape.
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The town of West Yellowstone, located directly outside the west entrance to the park, is a snowmobiling mecca throughout the winter season. Many of the hotels and lodges in West Yellowstone offer winter lodging packages that include snowmobiling trips & tours both inside and outside the park.
Snowmobiling inside the park is subject to several national park regulations. Only certain models of snowmobile are allowed inside the park and you must be accompanied by a certified guide at all times while riding inside the park.
West Yellowstone snowmobiling guides and outfitters offer daily trips to multiple destinations inside the park including the old faithful area, and the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone. They also offer daily snowcoach tours for those who want a more laid-back experience.
Three Bear Lodge, Hibernation Station and The Brandin' Iron Inn in West Yellowstone all offer lodging and snowmobile package deals in the winter. You can choose from guided trips into Yellowstone Park, or enjoy guided and non-guided trips outside the park in the public and forest service lands surrounding West Yellowstone. Got a couple days? Why not try a little of both. The snowmobiling outfitters in West Yellowstone can customize a plan to fit your schedule and needs.
Cross Country Skiing & Snowshoeing
Cross Country Skiing & Snowshoeing is another popular winter sport in the area. Yellowstone Park is home to many cross country trails in the winter season. Both groomed ski and snowshoeing trails and backcountry routes are available in many areas of the park. Winter provides a fantastic opportunity to see a side of the park that is not available during the summertime. The chances of wildlife viewing is always better in the winter time, and the kaleidoscope of snow, steam and ice transforms the Yellowstone countryside into a completely different world from the one that most visitors see during the rest of the year.
Anyone taking overnight excursions into the park must obtain a Backcountry Permit from the park ahead of time. The Old Faithful area is a favorite location among skiiers because it has 40 miles of cross-country courses. One popular 8-mile trail beginning at the Old Faithful Snow Lodge is called Lonestar Geyser Trail, and takes skiers into a secluded wilderness setting. The Fern Cascades Trail takes skiers around a 3-mile loop leading around the Old Faithful geyser basin. The Biscuit Basin Trail and Upper Geyser Basin Trail are near Mammoth Hot Springs. These trails may take up to a full day, but visitors claim they are worth the time.
Downhill Skiing
If you are more of an alpine/downhill ski enthusiast, you will appreciate that there are several great ski resorts in the area as well.
Big Sky Ski Resort is located about 12 miles northwest of the Town of West Yellowstone. Big Sky is a very family friendly ski resort. It has 150 trails, including easy trails for beginners and challenging runs and wall rides for experts. They also offer ski clinics and camps for people of all ages.
Grand Targhee Resort is located just south of Yellowstone Park on the western slopes of the Teton Mountains. This area averages 500 inches of fluffy snow every year. Grand Targhee Resort is recognized for its variety of runs, which cater to skiers of all abilities, and its family-oriented amenities including slope-side daycare.
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Guided Snowmobile Tour Information-Branding Iron Inn
The snowmobile rentals for guided tours are electric start, 4-stroke snowmobiles that are clean, quite and comfortable. They feature back rests, reverse, heated hand, thumb, and bum warmers for driver and passenger.
- The rental rate per day on these sleds is $134.
- In order to enter the park in winter a guide is required. The park access fee per snowmobile is $40.
- We offer rental gear, which includes snowsuit, boots, helmet, and gloves for $15. We can also rent items individually: helmet $6, suit $6, boots $5 and gloves $3.
- Yellowstone National Park requires a Pass to enter the park. The fee for the Pass per snowmobile is $15. Annual passes, senior passes or access passes will admit the pass holder’s snowmobile only.
Specials & Packages ~ Yellowstone Vacations
Packages include:
- No additional charge for multiple day overnight rental
- Luxury snowcoach tours and/or Polaris and Arctic Cat 2011-2012 snowmobiles
- Free tank of gas daily
- Lodging
- Hot breakfast
- Trail maps
- Complete snowmobile orientation
- Clothing from child to 6X
- Montana Superhost customer service
- Snowmobiles in Yellowstone National Park require advance reservations
- If snowmobiling as part of a Yellowstone Park guided tour, a 4-stroke, non-turbo machine is required and an upgrade and guide fee would apply
2011-2012 Snowmobile Package Rates
Single Rider Rates – All Rates Are Per Person |
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Nights/Activity Days |
1 Person |
2 People |
3 People |
4 People |
| 3/2 | $418.50 | $338.85 | $303.30 | $285.53 |
| 4/3 | $596.70 | $490.50 | $443.10 | $419.40 |
| 5/4 | $774.90 | $642.15 | $582.90 | $553.28 |
| Includes: 1st tank of gas, daily | 1 Bed1 Sled1 Clothing Pkg. | 2 Beds2 Sleds2 Clothing Pkgs. | 2 Beds3 Sleds3 Clothing Pkgs. | 2 Beds4 Sleds4 Clothing Pkgs. |
| Double Rider Rates – All Rates Are Per Person | |||
| Nights/Activity Days | 2 People | 3 People | 4 People |
| 3/2 | $236.25 | $234.90 | $182.93 |
| 4/3 | $336.60 | $340.50 | $265.50 |
| 5/4 | $436.95 | $446.10 | $348.08 |
| Includes: 1st tank of gas, daily | 2 Beds1 Sled2 Clothing Pkgs. | 2 Beds2 Sleds3 Clothing Pkgs. | 2 Beds2 Sleds4 Clothing Pkgs. |
2011-2012 Snowcoach Package Rates
Packages below include ONE day touring Yellowstone on the Snowcoach, the remaining days are sled days. Park passes not included.
| Single Rider Rates – All Rates Are Per Person | ||||
| Nights/Activity Days | 1 Person | 2 People | 3 People | 4 People |
| 3/2 | $400.50 | $320.85 | $285.30 | $267.53 |
| 4/3 | $578.70 | $472.50 | $425.10 | $401.40 |
| 5/4 | $756.90 | $624.15 | $564.90 | $535.28 |
| Includes: 1st tank of gas, daily | 1 Bed1 Sled1 Clothing Pkg. | 2 Beds2 Sleds2 Clothing Pkgs. | 2 Beds3 Sleds3 Clothing Pkgs. | 2 Beds4 Sleds4 Clothing Pkgs. |
| Double Rider Rates – All Rates Are Per Person | |||
| Nights/Activity Days | 2 People | 3 People | 4 People |
| 3/2 | $269.55 | $251.10 | $216.23 |
| 4/3 | $369.90 | $356.70 | $298.80 |
| 5/4 | $470.25 | $462.30 | $381.38 |
| Includes: 1st tank of gas, daily | 2 Beds1 Sled2 Clothing Pkgs. | 2 Beds2 Sleds3 Clothing Pkgs. | 2 Beds2 Sleds4 Clothing Pkgs. |
Packages below include TWO days touring Yellowstone on the Snowcoach, the remaining days are sled days. Park passes not included.
| Single Rider Rates – All Rates Are Per Person | ||||
| Nights/Activity Days | 1 Person | 2 People | 3 People | 4 People |
| 3/2 | $391.50 | $311.85 | $276.30 | $258.53 |
| 4/3 | $569.70 | $463.50 | $416.10 | $392.40 |
| 5/4 | $747.90 | $615.15 | $555.90 | $526.28 |
| Includes: 1st tank of gas, daily | 1 Bed1 Sled1 Clothing Pkg. | 2 Beds2 Sleds2 Clothing Pkgs. | 2 Beds3 Sleds3 Clothing Pkgs. | 2 Beds4 Sleds4 Clothing Pkgs. |
| Double Rider Rates – All Rates Are Per Person | |||
| Nights/Activity Days | 2 People | 3 People | 4 People |
| 3/2 | $311.85 | $276.30 | $258.53 |
| 4/3 | $412.20 | $381.90 | $341.10 |
| 5/4 | $512.55 | $487.50 | $423.68 |
| Includes: 1st tank of gas, daily | 2 Beds1 Sled2 Clothing Pkgs. | 2 Beds2 Sleds3 Clothing Pkgs. | 2 Beds2 Sleds4 Clothing Pkgs. |
Single: Polaris Crossover 550 Shift - Electric Start, Reverse
Double: Arctic Cat T570 – Electric Start, Reverse
These rates do not include Park entrance fee, snowmobile guide fee, tax, insurance, meals or gratuity (15% customary).
Lodging at Brandin’ Iron Inn.
*Our package sleds are 2-stroke snowmobiles. Remember, 4-stroke snowmobiles are required for GUIDED trips into Yellowstone National Park.
Cancellation Policy: 20 days prior to arrival, 45 days for groups.
Call for more information and to make reservations:
1-866-875-8456
The Pines at Island Park
Yellowstone has become a popular winter destination for many people and with so much to do it's easy to see why!
Spend your days in the heart of some of the countries most spectacular winter scenery with a variety of great activities including snowmobiling over 1000 miles of backwoods snowmobile trails around the Targhee National Forest, to the top of Mt. Jefferson and both in and around Yellowstone National Park.
Perhaps you would prefer the quiet of snowshoeing or even cross-country skiing.
And for those looking for even more adventure near Yellowstone be sure to checkout the great downhill skiing at Grand Targhee Mountain Resort or Jackson Hole Mountain Resort.
Escape into Adventure with one of the great packages available at the Pines at Island Park - Call for Pricing.
To make reservations or get more details call:
1-866-875-8456
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