People come from all over the world to ski in the Cowboy State, but they typically go to the well-known resorts like Jackson Hole and Grand Targhee. Those are terrific places, but they’re not necessarily where Wyoming skis.
When we want to hit the slopes, we do it at an out-of-the-way hill in the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest. Pristine and stunningly beautiful, it’s an exhilarating spot for everyone from beginners to experts to enjoy a day skiing. This ski area is pretty low-key, too, just the type of place you thought didn’t exist anymore.
The Snowy Range Ski Area is less than an hour’s drive from Laramie.
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Located in the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest, it’s been referred to as the very definition of simplicity. Snowy Range is an area, not a resort. That means no ski-out/ski-in lodging, no valet parking, no fancy high-speed trams or lifts - just your basic good old ski hill.
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That’s not to say there isn’t a chair lift at Snowy Range because there are actually four of them…
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…and, yes, there’s a lodge, too. It’s just for day visits, though, a comfortable and inviting place to warm up and grab something to eat or drink between runs or after you’re done skiing.
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There are 250 acres of skiable area at Snowy Range, evenly divided into easy, moderate, and difficult runs.
Snowy Range Ski Area/Facebook The base elevation is 8,798 feet, and the summit elevation is 9663 feet.
That means there’s a run for everyone so, no matter what their skill level, all can enjoy a day at Snowy Range…
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…from kidlets and beginners…
Snowy Range Ski Area
…to the most experienced skiers.
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One of the things Wyomingites love about Snowy Range is its low profile. With most people heading to the resorts to ski, the powder here is plentiful and lasts longer between snow showers.
Snowy Range Ski Area/Facebook The annual snowfall averages about 245 inches, more than enough to keep you skiing all season long.
It’s definitely a place you can spend an entire day skiing from morning til night.
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Plus, Snowy Range offers more than just snack bar options when hunger hits. The Happy Jack Café serves up soups, burgers, sandwiches, pizzas, and more, plus you can enjoy dinner and a drink at the Libby Creek Bar and Restaurant at the end of the day. With their own brewery on site, it’s almost worth the trip up the hill for their small-batch craft beer alone.
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It’s exactly the kind of under-the-radar ski area you’ve been searching for, but don’t tell anyone. We’d like to keep it to ourselves.
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Have you skied Snowy Range?
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The base elevation is 8,798 feet, and the summit elevation is 9663 feet.
Snowy Range Ski Area
The annual snowfall averages about 245 inches, more than enough to keep you skiing all season long.
What underrated Wyoming ski hill is your favorite?
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