Snowys vs. Big Horns

[TheBreeze]

I am doing some research for some trips this winter. I spent 20 days riding the snowies this past winter out of centennial. I had a great time and we had great snow both trips. However, I would like to see some new areas this winter without having to drive all the way to togwotee, cooke, or western montana. How do the big horns compare to the riding in the snowies? Do they have similar snowfall? Similar altitudes? More trees, more open areas? Which place has the better riding? Looking for good boondocking and moderate climbs. Thanks in advance.

Matt

 

[Snappy Sledder]

last year was my first year to bighorns and never really knew what was there until we got there. to me it seemed alot more open with what ever you want to do. it didn't seem as steep as snowies in some spots but if you wanted to climb something steep you could find it. the snow when we rode was deeper in the south than the north and we went around early feb.

 

[cat rider]

I've been to both areas several times. The snowies are typically steeper and deeper. The bighorns are more wide open, and have nice hills to climb, but are not as steep as the snowies. The snow is typically best in the northern bighorns Its all timing as for the snow conditions in both places, I have to say the snowies average better snow, but the best ride I've ever had was in the bighorns.

 

[powder79]

Ive only rode the big horn once and what i seen is the big horn are a lot more open meadows not a lot of climbing but im sure that there are places to climb if you know where to go. the snowys have some thing to offer to everybody if you know where to go. the snowys can be good riding just like anywhere if you hit the storms.

 

[Ryan-41]

I have rode both of them and the snowies are 100 times better!!!

 

[1M800]

Personally I like the Snowies better. We tried the Big Horns 3 times and never did hit GREAT snow (it was ok but not great). Like the other guys said...more open. There is some stuff to climb if you know where it is at, but easier to find in the Snowies. After going to the Snowies last year the only trip I have planned back to the Horns is a family one.

 

[rather be ridn]

i live 2 hours from both and i always go to the snowys no point in riding the horns when you have the snowys to ride but a couple extra hours to tog is worth it too

 

[treehunter]

I am from powell and now am going to school in laramie so I have been close and rode both places I would agree with the snowies being steeper and having better snow, but I must also say if you hit the bighorns at the right time especially later in the year you can have some great rides. I think they are both similar places to ride the snowies just have more consitant snow. The bighorns are a good alternative if they are much closer its worth it but cooke and the snowies will be better riding on a regular basis.