2016/17 Big Horns N/S Snow conditions

[boondocker10]

Where is the best place to stay in the big horns

We have 4 in a group thinking of going to the big horns the last weekend in January.. we have riddin out west for years but have never been to the bighorns wondering where is the best place to stay. Thanks in advance

 

[joshkoltes]

Just got about a foot at the lodge last night!!
https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1801665400071601&id=1394947930743352

 

[FlatLander909]

We have 4 in a group thinking of going to the big horns the last weekend in January.. we have riddin out west for years but have never been to the bighorns wondering where is the best place to stay. Thanks in advance

There are 4 lodges on top of the hill. Bear lodge, which is kind of like the "main spot" if you will. Elk view, which is the nicest of the three in my opinion and Arrowhead lodge. These three are all owned by the same owner. On the west side of the mountain there is Wyoming High Country Lodge which is a ride in only. If I were you id look into staying at Bear or Elkview. Ride right from your room. no trailering

 

[Ski-Dont89]

There are 4 lodges on top of the hill. Bear lodge, which is kind of like the "main spot" if you will. Elk view, which is the nicest of the three in my opinion and Arrowhead lodge. These three are all owned by the same owner. On the west side of the mountain there is Wyoming High Country Lodge which is a ride in only. If I were you id look into staying at Bear or Elkview. Ride right from your room. no trailering

This is all true except that arrowhead lodge is now under new ownership.

 

[FlatLander909]

This is all true except that arrowhead lodge is now under new ownership.

I was not aware. Do you know who bought it?

 

[snowho96]

Jared and petie severson per the arrowhead lodge website. Don't know if it's the same petie that ran the bar at Bear lodge?

 

[millnoff]

Anyone riding up there know how conditions are? Would be coming from mn and don't eat to waste a trip.

 

[Snowmow]

Anyone riding up there know how conditions are? Would be coming from mn and don't eat to waste a trip.

I'm local. I would ride the horns, No problem and find good snow. But If you want deep snow right off the trail. Go north or south of here.

 

[Ski-Dont89]

Anyone riding up there know how conditions are? Would be coming from mn and don't eat to waste a trip.

when were you planning?

 

[millnoff]

when were you planning?

We are leaving on wed, staying through sun

 

[Ski-Dont89]

personally if i were you i would go to togwotee or snowy range. They just have way more snow.

 

[joshkoltes]

I was up the north side Saturday and found a lot of good snow. however I also found bad sugar snow spots. that last foot they got just barely covered old tracks so carving could be a little rough in spots. im sure if you have been up there in the past you could find fresh snow if you hunt for it.

 

[FlatLander909]

whats it looking like for this weekend? No snow in Iowa and havent rode since before christmas! Looking at riding friday and saturday...

 

[Snowmow]

whats it looking like for this weekend? No snow in Iowa and havent rode since before christmas! Looking at riding friday and saturday...

Don't mean to be a rude. But the last post was 7 hrs ago with a good bit of info on the area presently. The state of Wyoming doesn't give the residents some special forecast for the residents. If we want to see what a storm is doing or what the weather will be for the coming weekend. We look at the forecasts for the areas we want to ride. This info is available to anyone, anywhere, anytime. I would think think that out of Staters would know these links very well during the winter.

 

[FlatLander909]

Don't mean to be a rude. But the last post was 7 hrs ago with a good bit of info on the area presently. The state of Wyoming doesn't give the residents some special forecast for the residents. If we want to see what a storm is doing or what the weather will be for the coming weekend. We look at the forecasts for the areas we want to ride. This info is available to anyone, anywhere, anytime. I would think think that out of Staters would know these links very well during the winter.

I saw that after the fact. I apologize, i must have skipped over it, did not see it at time of post. Sorry for the inconvenience i caused you.

 

[Snowmow]

I saw that after the fact. I apologize, i must have skipped over it, did not see it at time of post. Sorry for the inconvenience i caused you.

I'll forgive you just this once. After that...... could get crazy.

 

[shelbwyo]

Is mowsif a little grumpy since the horns have the worst snowpack in the state? Keep doing your snow dance!

 

[Pro-8250]

Hey guys, keep up the good work with the opinions, and info in your posts. Fun to read!

 

[Snowmow]

Is mowsif a little grumpy since the horns have the worst snowpack in the state? Keep doing your snow dance!

https://vimeo.com/200253246

Plenty of fun to be had in the horns right now shelbers.

 

[1M800]

It looks like it may be snowing out there today? Headed out from MN tomorrow morning!