Two-Day Cross-Country Skiing Tour
This two-day tour offers half-day instruction and full-day guided cross-country touring on Yellowstone’s best trails, tailored to your skiing ability. Experience the magical winter backcountry on skis!
Details & Requirements
- Minimum Age:
12
- Time of Year:
December 15 – March 1
- Duration:
Day One: 8 AM – 1 PM
Day Two: 8 AM – 4 PMReturn times are estimated. Please make your guide aware if you must return by a particular time.
- Price:
$1,500 for 1-2 persons, $100 for additional guests.
Cross-country ski rentals will be an additional $35 per person per day.All tours will incur a 5% service charge. Guide gratuities are not included.
- Excludes:
Cross-country ski rentals, an additional $35 per person per day.
- How to Book:
Contact our concierge team to book or for more information.
Winter Trails and Wildlife Tour
For those interested in experiencing all Yellowstone’s Northern Range has to offer, this is the perfect option. Spend the morning wildlife watching, then escape the roadside crowds by joining your naturalist guide in snowshoes or cross-country skiing in Yellowstone’s gorgeous snow-covered wilderness.
Please be prepared to be outside the vehicle for varying lengths of time while wildlife watching. This may include some walking on raised wooden or dirt/gravel or snow-covered trails. Layered clothing is highly recommended as the weather in Yellowstone National Park can change rapidly. Winter guests should plan to bring appropriate sun, wind, & rain protection to maintain comfort throughout the day. Warm, waterproof boots are highly recommended for all snowshoe touring in the park.
Details & Requirements
- Minimum Age:
12+ for cross-country skiing
8+ for snowshoeing
- Time of Year:
Snowshoeing/hiking: November 1 – March 31
Cross-country skiing: December 15-March 1
- Duration:
Departure Time: 7 AM
Return Time: Approx. 3 PM (some flexibility depending on snowshoe selection)Please note: Return times are estimated. Please make your guide aware if you must return by a particular time. Snowshoeing & cross-country skiing are dependent on snow conditions.
- Price:
$975 for 1-2 persons, $100/additional guest.
Cross-country ski rentals will be an additional $35/person.
All tours will incur a 5% service charge. Guide gratuities are not included.
- Includes:
- Full day tours are an approximate 7–8-hour private tour experience*
- A complimentary “to-go” meal from our Backcountry Menu is included for each participant on all tours. Tours include water, snacks, coffee and hot beverages.
- Access to high-powered optics for ethical wildlife viewing
- Transportation between Sage Lodge & Yellowstone National Park
- Yellowstone National Park entrance fees
- How to Book:
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Contact our concierge team for more information.
Half-Day Snowshoe or Cross-Country Skiing Tour
Get out & explore Yellowstone’s beauty on snowshoes or cross-country skis. In Yellowstone’s north entrance, Mammoth Hot Springs Village is surrounded by pristine winter wonderland trails ready for exploration! Half-days are best for those short on time or looking to get on the trails with one of our experienced naturalist guides.
Please be prepared to be outside the vehicle for varying lengths of time while wildlife watching. This may include some walking on raised wooden or dirt/gravel or snow-covered trails. Layered clothing is highly recommended as the weather in Yellowstone National Park can change rapidly. Winter guests should plan to bring appropriate sun, wind, & rain protection to maintain comfort throughout the day. Warm, waterproof boots are highly recommended for all snowshoe touring in the park.
Details & Requirements
- Minimum Age:
12+ for cross-country skiing
8+ for snowshoeing
- Time of Year:
Snowshoeing/hiking: November 1 – March 31
Cross-country skiing: December 15-March 1
- Duration:
Departure Time: Morning Half-day Tour, 8 AM / Afternoon Half-day Tour, 12 PM
Return Time: Morning Half-day Tour, 1 PM / Afternoon Half-day Tour, 5 PMReturn times are estimated. Please make your guide aware if you must return by a particular time. Snowshoeing & cross-country skiing are dependent on snow conditions.
- Price:
$675 for 1-2 persons, $100/additional guest.
Cross-country ski rentals will be an additional $35/person.- How to Book:
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Contact our concierge team for more information.
Cross-Country Skiing 101
Experience cross-country skiing in Yellowstone with skilled instructors. Learn Nordic skiing basics while exploring the majestic ski trails near Mammoth Hot Springs. Gain the skills to confidently tour groomed trails and enjoy all that Yellowstone has to offer in winter.
Details & Requirements
- Minimum Age:
12
- Time of Year:
December 15 – March 1
- Duration:
4 hours
Departure Time: 8 AM
Return Time: 12 PM- Price:
$550 for 1-2 persons, $100 for additional guests.
Cross-country ski rentals will be an additional $35/person.All tours will incur a 5% service charge. Guide gratuities are not included.
- Excludes:
Cross-country ski rentals, an additional $35/person.
- How to Book:
-
Contact our concierge team for more information.
Alpine Skiing
Our region is home to two legendary ski resorts, Bridger Bowl and Big Sky.
Bridger Bowl
The locals favorite, Bridger Bowl offers 8 lifts, 2,000 acres of skiable terrain, ranging from groomers and bowls, to steeps and hikable terrain.
Transportation and rentals are not included.
Drive Time: approximately 1 hour
To learn more, visit BridgerBowl.com
Big Sky Resort
Aptly named “The Biggest Skiing in America”, Big Sky Resort offers 39 lifts, 5,850 acres of skiable terrain, ranging from groomers and bowls, to chutes and steeps.
Transportation and rentals are not included.
Drive Time: approximately 2 hours
To learn more, visit BigSkyResort.com
Details & Requirements
- Minimum Age:
All Ages
- Time of Year
Winter
- Start Time:
Lifts are open from 9am – 4pm
- Duration
5+ Hours
- Price:
Varies
- Excludes:
Transportation
- How to Book:
Bridger Bowl: www.bridgerbowl.com
Big Sky Resort: www.bigskyresort.com
Cross Country Skiing in the Area
With plenty of land to explore, Paradise Valley is a haven for cross-country skiers. Rent skis from a nearby retail store, and get out to glide across Paradise Valley or Yellowstone National Park. Transportation is not included.
Details & Requirements
- Minimum Age
5+
- Time of Year:
Winter
- Duration:
Varies
- Price:
Varies
- How to Book:
To reserve your cross-country skis, please call Parks Fly Shop in Gardiner at Timber Trails in Livingston at 406.222.9550.
