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A foot of new powder in the Bighorn Mountains! Off Trail Snow Base has a wide range of six inches up to nearly four feet and it is still early in the season…

Come ride the majestic Bighorns’ boondocker heaven in vast open meadows and on 300 miles of groomed and 50 miles of ungroomed trails just awaiting you!

As announced by “SnoWest” magazine the Bighorn Trail System came in at #7 “The majestic Bighorn Mountains set the scene and offer a winter wonderland of trails and vast open meadows. Here, visitors will find an abundance of opportunities for invigorating outdoor recreation including snowmobiling, alpine and cross country skiing and snowboarding in an ideal mountain setting.”

SnoWest Magazine also praises the Bighorns as “one of the West’s best-kept secrets – offering solitude, scenery and GREAT SNOW!” The Bighorn Trail System is perpetually rated in the Top 15, with the nearest trailhead just 15 miles southwest of Sheridan at Red Grade Road. With 100% ‘real’, dry powder, challenges and excitement continue into April!

Sheridan, voted several years into the Top Towns for Outdoorsmen in America, is conveniently located adjacent to Interstate 90 in north central Wyoming, midway between Yellowstone National Park and Mount Rushmore National Monument.

Sheridan is calling to you before and after your fun on the mountain . . . enjoy the nightlife in historic downtown, comfortable/reasonable lodging, fine dining, and warm western hospitality!

From Old West to Snow West – Boondocking the Bighorn’s near Sheridan, Wyoming

•     Sledders reporting new snow
•     Abundant scenic vistas and exciting off-trail opportunities
•     Over 1 million acres of Bighorn National Forest with hundreds of miles of trails
•     Challenging and endless riding in vast open meadows on countless miles of cross-country trails
•     Easy access to fresh untracked powder
•     If you have short skis, you will want to leave them at home
•     Limited crowds both on and off the trails

Just outside of town in the Big Horn Mountains there are over 300 miles of groomed trails interspersed with powder-covered alpine meadows perfect for snowmobiles. The Best Western Plus in Sheridan and Bear Lodge Resort have put together a snowmobile package which includes one night accommodation, sled rental, insurance, breakfast, and helmet. The Holiday Inn is also inviting snowmobilers to join the fun.

“The Bighorn mountains have over 50 inches on Hunt Mountain road area and 6 to 12″ at the lodges” reports Rick Young owner of Lodges of the Northern Bighorns. ”According to state trail workers we have the best snow in Wyoming… It is the best snow for this time of year that I have seen since 1996!  Although not a base yet, 100% grooming of the trail system is scheduled to begin Monday; December 19.”

Aspiring artists can capture the peace and tranquility of the mountains while snowshoeing or cross-country skiing former logging trails. A warming hut on the Sibley Lake trails is perfect for an afternoon picnic. Adventurers looking to bring along a canine companion may prefer to skijor the nearby Cutler Ski Trails.

After a day in the snow, warm up in one of Sheridan’s many fine restaurants, night spots, or lodging properties and then Blaze Trails in the historic downtown for a unique history and shopping experience.

“We love Sheridan!” says Darron Campbell when he stopped
in to visit during his ‘Sheridan Stay’ winnings. Darron enjoyed 3-nights lodging at
the luxurious Wingate Inn overlooking Sheridan and 3-nights lodging at Bear Lodge Resort
in the majestic Bighorn Mountains.

The warm and friendly locals will welcome you too, into our historic community where spectacular, snow-capped peaks of the Bighorns backdrop Sheridan’s rolling hills.  Visitors enjoy embracing The West at its Best…  where cowboys work and play!

Darron,our latest winner from Henderson, CO and Sonya, STT staff

Win this fabulous Sheridan vacation, worth $1,023, which may be enjoyed between
February –May 1, 2012, and includes:

• 2 nights lodging at the Sheridan Cottages  decorated with a combination of charm and elegance, while enjoying the #2 Distinctive Destination in the Nation
• 2 nights lodging at Bear Lodge , with many amenities including restaurant, lounge and pool located in the Bighorns
  *  Breakfast buffet both mornings
  *  Snowmobile the Big Horns with 20% discount for 4 sleds

Register now to win and come to Sheridan Wyoming and our majestic Big Horn Mountains – Voted #1 Western Town and #3 Town for Outdoorsmen in America!

The Big Horn Mountains received up to a foot of new powder over the past week. Off Trail Snow Base has a wide range of six inches up to four feet, with a 60% chance of snow again this week!
Come ride this boondocker heaven in vast open meadows and on 300 miles of groomed and 50 miles of ungroomed trails just awaiting
you . . .

“Never seen so many vast open play areas for such diverse experience levels!” excitedly comments Blake and Meg Allen, ‘Sledding the West’ film producers.  “We have NEVER been on such beautiful, scenic off-trailing, with the combination of evergreen trees, beautiful tumbling waters and the peaceful serenity of the snow.”

SnoWest Magazine also praises the Big Horns as “one of the West’s best-kept secrets – offering solitude, scenery and GREAT SNOW!” The Big Horn Trail System is perpetually rated in the Top 15, with the nearest trailhead just 15 miles southwest of Sheridan at Red Grade Road. With 100% ‘real’, dry powder, challenges and excitement continue into April!

In addition, the mountain in our backyard offers enthusiasts a variety of outdoor adventures, including snow shoeing and snow boarding, alpine and cross-country skiing, as well as wildlife viewing as abundant as the snow. To explore area adventures, access trail maps, Snow Reports and forecast conditions for Northern WY – North Bighorns visit.

Sheridan, voted #3 Town for Outdoorsmen in America, is conveniently located adjacent to Interstate 90 in north central Wyoming, midway between Yellowstone National Park and Mount Rushmore National Monument. Sheridan is calling to you before and after your fun on the mountain . . . enjoy the nightlife in historic downtown, comfortable/reasonable lodging, fine dining, and warm western hospitality!

From Old West to Snow West – Boondocking the Big Horn’s Near
Sheridan, Wyoming – voted #3 Town for Outdoorsmen in America!

• Sledders reporting new snow
• Abundant scenic vistas and exciting off-trail opportunities
• Hundreds of miles of trails on over 1 million acres of Big Horn National Forest
• Challenging and endless riding in vast open meadows on countless miles of cross-country trails
• Easy access to fresh untracked powder
• If you have short skis, you will want to leave them at home
• Limited crowds both on and off the trails

Come winter, play in Wyoming’s Big Horn Mountains. Sheridan, WY was voted the #3 in Top Towns for Outdoorsmen in America! Name your winter sport in Sheridan where the majestic Big Horn Mountains set the scene and offer a winter wonderland of trails and vast open meadows.
Here winter sports enthusiasts find an abundance of opportunities for invigorating outdoor recreation including boon docking, alpine and cross-country skiing, and snowboarding in an ideal mountain setting. It’s a beautiful place to enjoy snow sports and activities, as well as to revel in the magnificent scenery.

Sheridan, nestled in the foothills of the majestic Big Horn Mountains, is home base, while the Big Horns provide the winter wonderland!  Sled heads ride the range by snowmobile on 218 miles of Top 15 rated trails in the Big Horn Mountain Trail System.  Springtime provides excellent snow conditions with fresh powder, deep snow, warm days, and riding into April. The nearest trailhead is located just 15 miles south of Sheridan, with 100% “real” dry powdery snow. Cross-country trails are abundant in wide-open meadows and on telemark hillsides.

Deep snows, spectacular scenery and the vastness of the West are why people ride the Big Horns. Riding opportunities are both challenging and endless in these rugged and inviting mountains, offering some of the most enticing snowmobiling in the world. During the winter it’s easy to find fresh untracked powder and steep rolling hills to explore, with a diverse trail system that provides easy access.

Within nearly one million acres of national forest, the Big Horns also provide almost 50 miles of ungroomed trails, countless miles of cross-country exploring, and exciting off-trail opportunities. Limited commercial development keeps the crowds down both on and off the trails, while first-class lodging is available just a short drive away in Sheridan.  In the historic downtown, dining runs the gamut from down-home to gourmet, and specialty shopping ranges from antiques and cowboy memorabilia to intriguing boutiques and galleries.

For cross country enthusiasts, the area offers fantastic skiing with untouched powder.  Groomed and ungroomed trails criss-cross the Big Horns.  Here skiers may hit the trails and escape into the inviting quiet of the forest.

In addition, Sheridan and the Big Horn Mountains offer a bevy of outdoor recreation opportunities including ice-skating and snowshoeing. Children and adults both enjoy skating at Whitney Community Ice Rink. The area also offers other winter outdoor activities including ice fishing and wildlife viewing. Wildlife is as abundant as the snow, with large animals such as moose, elk, and deer viewed throughout the winter months.

While in Sheridan, enjoy the evening entertainment, at fun restaurants, specialty shops, a movie, or a live performance at the WYO Theater – all in the original #1 Western Town in America!  Embrace the West with a Downtown Walking Tour or at the legendary Mint Bar. Lodging options offering value and comfort at affordable prices are available to groups of any size. If in need, just ask, while experiencing the friendly hospitality here in Sheridan, Wyoming – The West at its Best!

Conveniently adjacent to Interstate 90 in north central Wyoming, Sheridan is 203 miles east of Yellowstone National Park, 240 miles west of Mt. Rushmore National Monument, and 125 miles southeast of Billings, Montana.  Explore winter sports, adventures, snow reports, trail maps and lodging.

The Big Horn Mountains had between two and three feet new powder over the weekend. Off Trail Snow Base is from 40″ – 75″ and up to 70% chance of snow again this week! Come ride this boondocker heaven in vast open meadows and on 300 miles of groomed and 50 miles of ungroomed trails just awaiting you . . .

 

SnoWest Magazine praises the Big Horns as “one of the West’s best-kept secrets – offering solitude, scenery and GREAT SNOW!” The Big Horn Trail System is perpetually rated in the Top 15, with the nearest trailhead just 15 miles southwest of Sheridan at Red Grade Road. With 100% ‘real’, dry powder, challenges and excitement continue into April!

In addition, the mountain in our backyard offers enthusiasts a variety of outdoor adventures, including snow shoeing and snow boarding, alpine and cross-country skiing, as well as wildlife viewing as abundant as the snow. To explore area adventures, access trail maps, Snow Reports and forecast conditions for Northern WY – North Bighorns visit.

Sheridan, voted #3 Town for Outdoorsmen in America, is conveniently located adjacent to Interstate 90 in north central Wyoming, midway between Yellowstone National Park and Mount Rushmore National Monument. Sheridan is calling to you before and after your fun on the mountain . . . enjoy the nightlife in historic downtown, comfortable/reasonable lodging, fine dining, and warm western hospitality!

From Old West to Snow West – Boondocking the Big Horn’s Near

Sheridan, Wyoming – voted #3 Town for Outdoorsmen in America!

• Sledders reporting great snow
• Abundant scenic vistas and exciting off-trail opportunities
• Hundreds of miles of trails on over 1 million acres of Big Horn National Forest
• Challenging and endless riding in vast open meadows on countless miles of cross-country trails
• Easy access to fresh untracked powder
• If you have short skis, you will want to leave them at home
• Limited crowds both on and off the trails

Sheridan, WY was voted the #3 in Top Towns for Outdoorsmen in America! Name your winter sport in Sheridan where the majestic Big Horn Mountains set the scene and offer a winter wonderland of trails and vast open meadows.

Here winter sports enthusiasts find an abundance of opportunities for invigorating outdoor recreation including boon docking, alpine and cross-country skiing, and snowboarding in an ideal mountain setting. It’s a beautiful place to enjoy snow sports and activities, as well as to revel in the magnificent scenery.

Sheridan, nestled in the foothills of the majestic Big Horn Mountains, is home base, while the Big Horns provide the winter wonderland!  Sled heads ride the range by snowmobile on 218 miles of Top 15 rated trails in the Big Horn Mountain Trail System.  Springtime provides excellent snow conditions with fresh powder, deep snow, warm days, and riding into April. The nearest trailhead is located just 15 miles south of Sheridan, with 100% “real” dry powdery snow. Cross-country trails are abundant in wide-open meadows and on telemark hillsides.

Deep snows, spectacular scenery and the vastness of the West are why people ride the Big Horns. Riding opportunities are both challenging and endless in these rugged and inviting mountains, offering some of the most enticing snowmobiling in the world. During the winter it’s easy to find fresh untracked powder and steep rolling hills to explore, with a diverse trail system that provides easy access.

Within nearly one million acres of national forest, the Big Horns also provide almost 50 miles of ungroomed trails, countless miles of cross-country exploring, and exciting off-trail opportunities. Limited commercial development keeps the crowds down both on and off the trails, while first-class lodging is available just a short drive away in Sheridan.  In the historic downtown, dining runs the gamut from down-home to gourmet, and specialty shopping ranges from antiques and cowboy memorabilia to intriguing boutiques and galleries.

For cross country enthusiasts, the area offers fantastic skiing with untouched powder.  Groomed and ungroomed trails criss-cross the Big Horns.  Here skiers may hit the trails and escape into the inviting quiet of the forest. 

In addition, Sheridan and the Big Horn Mountains offer a bevy of outdoor recreation opportunities including ice-skating and snowshoeing. Children and adults both enjoy skating at Whitney Community Ice Rink. The area also offers other winter outdoor activities including ice fishing and wildlife viewing. Wildlife is as abundant as the snow, with large animals such as moose, elk, and deer viewed throughout the winter months.

While in Sheridan, enjoy the evening entertainment, at fun restaurants, specialty shops, a movie, or a live performance at the WYO Theater – all in the original #1 Western Town in America!  Embrace the West with a Downtown Walking Tour or at the legendary Mint Bar. Lodging options offering value and comfort at affordable prices are available to groups of any size. If in need, just ask, while experiencing the friendly hospitality here in Sheridan, Wyoming – The West at its Best!

Conveniently adjacent to Interstate 90 in north central Wyoming, Sheridan is 203 miles east of Yellowstone National Park, 240 miles west of Mt. Rushmore National Monument, and 125 miles southeast of Billings, Montana.  Explore winter sports, adventures, snow reports, trail maps and lodging.

The Big Horn Mountains had over a foot of new powder over the weekend. Off Trail Snow Base 28″ to 54″ and up to 90% chance of snow yet this week! Come ride this boondocker heaven in vast open meadows and on 300 miles of groomed and 50 miles of ungroomed trails just awaiting you . . .

SnoWest Magazine praises the Big Horns as “one of the West’s best-kept secrets – offering solitude, scenery and GREAT SNOW!” The Big Horn Trail System is perpetually rated in the Top 15, with the nearest trailhead just 15 miles southwest of Sheridan at Red Grade Road. With 100% ‘real’, dry powder, challenges and excitement continue into April!

In addition, the mountain in our backyard offers enthusiasts a variety of outdoor adventures, including snow shoeing and snow boarding, alpine and cross-country skiing, as well as wildlife viewing as abundant as the snow. To explore area adventures, access trail maps, Snow Reports and forecast conditions for Northern WY – North Bighorns visit.

Sheridan, voted #3 Town for Outdoorsmen in America, is conveniently located adjacent to Interstate 90 in north central Wyoming, midway between Yellowstone National Park and Mount Rushmore National Monument. Sheridan is calling to you before and after your fun on the mountain . . . enjoy the nightlife in historic downtown, comfortable/reasonable lodging, fine dining, and warm western hospitality!

From Old West to Snow West – Boondocking the Big Horn’s Near

Sheridan, Wyoming – voted #3 Town for Outdoorsmen in America!

• Sledders reporting great snow
• Abundant scenic vistas and exciting off-trail opportunities
• Hundreds of miles of trails on over 1 million acres of Big Horn National Forest
• Challenging and endless riding in vast open meadows on countless miles of cross-country trails
• Easy access to fresh untracked powder
• If you have short skis, you will want to leave them at home
• Limited crowds both on and off the trails

Relax and enjoy this wonderful place . . . The nearby majestic Big Horn Mountains offer a year-round paradise for outdoor adventurers, ranging from blue ribbon fishing to wildlife and flora viewing! Or catch a hunting season in these golden hills . . .

Sheridan is conveniently located in the foothills of the Big Horns where Scenic By-ways 14 and 14A meander through the Mountains, providing vehicle turnouts to relax, enjoy abundant wildlife – for photography or hunting, as well as world-class views. Highway 14 beckons you into beautiful Shell Canyon with must-stops at the cascading falls and self-guided nature paths. Highway 14A, accessible from May through October, provides incredible views, enlivened by moose in the wild and access to the sacred Medicine Wheel.

Anglers Paradise – With 106 million acres of Bighorn National Forest encompassing 180,000 acres of wilderness, encounter tranquil, secluded streams and some of the finest fishing around. Those wild waters, along with trophy reservoirs and private streams and ponds, provide ample opportunity to test your mettle against a variety of trout. Maybe cast the broad Tongue River or the mighty Big Horn, just a few miles away.

Anglers have diverse opportunities while fishing northeast Wyoming. Game fish species vary from northern pike and walleye in reservoirs to golden trout and grayling in the Bighorn Mountain lakes. The lowland lakes and ponds are in excellent shape and reservoirs, such as Lake DeSmet, provide excellent fishing opportunities.   With the ‘urban’ ponds (Sheridan Fairgrounds, Mavrakis Pond) providing great trout fishing opportunities for beginning and experienced anglers alike, especially families.

The high mountain alpine lakes in the Bighorns should produce some quality angling with stocking programs, in conjunction with wild fisheries, creating good trout populations in the more popular lakes. Cutthroat trout are the most common species stocked, but there are a diverse array of opportunities for brown, rainbow, golden and brook trout, as well as grayling, lake trout and splake.

Prized Hunting Grounds – And the new and return hunters to the region are welcomed into a hunting abundance! The Sheridan area is the last most prized hunting grounds of the native American, with this long and rich tradition of hunting and boasts an abundance and diversity of big game, while comprised of public and private lands which are both integral to maintaining the myriad of wildlife species for which we are known.

Hunter information stations are available again in Sheridan this fall during peak-use days to answer questions about specific hunt areas, in include the following species:  Adult mule deer, White-tailed deer, Elk, Moose, Antelope, and  black bear; Birds – pheasants, gray partridge, sharp-tailed grouse and sage grouse, blue grouse, turkeys.

Walk-in access areas continue to gain in popularity in northeast Wyoming. These hunting and fishing areas are identified with signs, and can be located by using maps found in an atlas, which is available at the regional office and license agents. Separate areas have specific species for hunting so be sure to check the atlas for those species and possible changes from last season.

Many hunting opportunities are on private land so hunters should plan for access of private land by arranging for permission with private landowners for access to hunt or fish or travel through private property before purchasing a license. To make these arrangements, or for answers to questions concerning your experience in our region contact the Sheridan Regional Office at 307- 672-7418 or 1-800-331-9834 within Wyoming. Also to view the interesting wildlife displays, stop by the visitors center at the  Regional Office, located East of exit 23 on I-90.

Celebrate a bit of the Old West in the heart of Wyoming’s cowboy country. In Sheridan where the Old West meets the New West, recreation opportunities abound and there’s not a better time to enjoy them!
Rock Climbing opportunities are stellar in this area with premier ops at Steamboat Rock on top of the Big Horn Mountains and Tongue River Canyon, both a short drive from town. Join other outdoor aficionados to challenge yourself in new locations around Sheridan.

Hang gliding is popular as well, beginning in the spring all the way into late fall . . . when the weather and air drafts are just right, daredevils enjoy jumping into thin air off the face of the magnificent Big Horn Mountains. Spectators may watch and photograph hang gliders from across the nation as they soar above and beyond the Mountains at Sand Turn, west of Sheridan. The Hang Gliders Fly-In takes place May 24 – 26, and again over Labor Day weekend in the fall.

Golfers find Sheridan a paradise of opportunity for all levels of expertise. Dubbed Wyoming’s Golf Capitol, Sheridan offers four championship courses within a 35-mile radius:

• The Powder Horn’s 27-hole championship course rated in GolfWeek’s top 100
• Kendrick’s 18 hole course rated in the top 5 courses in Wyoming by Golf Digest magazine
• Sheridan Country Club
• Buffalo Course

With many options in accommodations, entertainment, fine dining, shopping and galleries, visitors experience Sheridan as a terrific destination.

Don’t forget to embrace the Old West to New West of Northeastern Wyoming. . . Explore multiple museums and nearby historic sites which celebrate Native Americans and the opening of the West to pioneers and settlers. This adding yet another dimension to your beautiful Wyoming experience.

Build your travel itinerary to track the desired activities, historic sites, western stores and events that you and your travel partners want to include during your stay in Sheridan. Also add to your itinerary, the hotel, motel, Cottages, B & B, or RV Park that you are interested in and a selection of the restaurants you chose to dine at.

To explore Sheridan and upcoming activities, contact Sheridan Travel and Tourism at 307-673-7120 or 1-888-596-6787 or visit the website.