Downhill Ski Vacations

Yellowstone Tour Guides also offers great downhill ski packages, combined with your Yellowstone Adventure.   You can take advantage of your IKON Pass at Big Sky and Jackson Hole Resort.  You can also take advantage of your INDY Pass at Snowking Resort, Red Lodge, MT. 

Big Sky Jackson Hole Adventures perfect for your IKON PASS 

Fly into Bozeman on day one, transfer to your lodging.  On Day two, you will visit Yellowstone’s Northern Range, looking for wolves and other wildlife, Mammoth Hot Springs, Undine Falls and more.  Overnight at Big Sky Resort.  Stay and ski as many days as you would like. 

Next travel from Big Sky to West Yellowstone.  Tour to Old Faithful (add a second day to snowcoach to the Canyon.  Your guide will then drive you down to Jackson, WY or for an additional charge, we can have you switch snowcoaches at Old Faithful, where you can continue on snowcoach to the South Entrance, then through Grand Teton National Park on your way to Jackson, WY for your lodging.   

You can stay and ski as many days in Jackson as you would like.  You may fly out of Jackson, WY or you may add another day and we can take you back to Bozeman, skiing Grand Targhee along the way, with more wildlife in the Madison Valley before arriving in Bozeman. 

You will have to inquire with us for rates. 

INDY Pass tours 

We do have a couple of tour options for those with an INDY PASS and who would like to explore some of the local INDY hills in Montana, Wyoming and Idaho.  These tour may or may not visit Yellowstone. 

The Grand Yellowstone Ecosystem Tour 

7 days, 8 nights 

Resorts in Bold Print are INDY PASS ski areas. 

Day 1:  Fly into Bozeman, MT transfer to your lodging 

Day 2:  Visit Yellowstone’s Northern Range, looking for wildlife, wolves and a visit to Mammoth Hot Springs, stay in Red Lodge, MT 

Day 3:  Ski Red Lodge, MT, after skiing you will travel to Cody, WY.  Visit the Buffalo Bill Museum (optional) 

Day 4:  Ski Meadowlark Ski Area, WY, after skiing you will stay at Thermopolis, WY and you can walk the colorful hot spring terraces, and take a soak a one of the hot spring plunges in town. 

Day 5:  Travel through the Wind River Canyon, to Dubois and Jackson, WY.  You can ski in the afternoon at Snowking Resort.  

Day 6:  Ski Kelly Canyon Ski area, ID.  After skiing you may take an optional soak at Hiese Hot Springs before transferring to Idaho Falls for your last night’s lodging. 

Day 7:  Fly out of Idaho Falls, or if transferring back to Bozeman, you may ski Grand Targhee or Big Sky on the way. 

Rates: 

$350 per person per day for 1 or 2 people. 

$100 per person per day for each additional person 

Rates Include: 

All ground transportation, tours and transportation to and from the ski areas. 

Rates do not include: 

Lodging, park entrance fees, meals, guide’s gratuities, lift tickets, hot spring soaks, museums or any other extras. 

From the Rockies to the Black Hills 

Resorts in bold print are INDY PASS ski areas 

Day 1:  Fly into Billings, MT transfer to your hotel 

Day 2:  Ski Red Lodge, MT, travel to Cody, WY for lodging.  Optional visit to the Museum. 

Day 3:  A quick tour to the Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area to see the Canyon and possibly some wild horses. Ski Antelope Butte, WY overnight in Sheridan, WY 

Day 4:  Travel east, Ski Terry Peak, SD.  Stay in Buffalo, WY 

Optional Plan this is for those who wish to see some of the sites in the Black Hills: 

Day 4:  Visit the Devil’s Tower National Monument in the AM, ski Terry Peak, SD in the afternoon. Stay in Deadwood, South Dakota 

Day 5:  Ski Terry Peak in the AM.  Visit Mt Rushmore then travel to Buffalo, WY for your lodging. 

(Optional Day 6:  Visit Badlands National Park, Wind Cave National Park, Custer State Park with a night at Hot Springs, SD for a soak and lodging.) 

Day 5:  Ski Meadowlark Ski Area, WY stay at Thermopolis, WY.  Enjoy walking through the colorful hot springs, and a soak in the hot spring pools. 

Day 6:  Ski Red Lodge, MT.  Stay in Billings, MT 

Rates: 

$400 per person per day for 1 or 2 people 

$200 per additional person up to 5 people 

Rates include: 

Ground transportation, tours and transportation to and from the ski areas and lodging. 

Rates do not include: 

Park Entrance fees, meals guide’s gratuities, lift tickets, lodging or any extras (soaks, museums, etc.) 

<strong>Packing for a Ski Trip – What to Bring and What to Leave Behind</strong>

Ski trips can be an exciting and unique vacation experience. To make the most of your upcoming trip, you need to know what to pack to stay comfortable and extend your fun time outdoors. This quick guide from our Yellowstone tour guides will help determine what to bring on a ski trip.

Things To Consider

If this is your first time skiing, you need to remember that skiing is more than just visiting a cold location. Skiing will require long amounts of time outdoors in very cold temps. You must have the proper clothing and equipment to ensure you enjoy yourself and stay comfortable and safe. In this case, clothing will be more than just a fashion statement, it is literally a safety measure. You can get injured by very cold temps on ski trips.

You can probably leave behind most of your fashionable outfits in exchange for practical gear that will protect you from the elements. 

Base Layers

If you have never participated in cold-weather outdoor sports or activities, you may not be familiar with base layers. Base layers are essential to consider when packing for a ski trip. After your underwear, the first layer you will need for each day outdoors will be a thermal base layer. These are worn closest to your skin and are your first line of defense against losing body heat.

A good thermal base layer will be thick and quick drying. Since you will be physically active, you will likely sweat. A quick dry thermal base layer will wick away this moisture to ensure you stay warm and dry.

Many cold-weather outdoor enthusiasts prefer merino wool base layers. Cotton thermals are not recommended as they do not dry quickly enough for outdoor sports and activities like a Yellowstone ski trip.

Fleece Layer

After the thermal base layer, you will need a fleece layer. Fleece works great at retaining heat. It is also helpful in wicking away body moisture. Choose a fleece layer that is easy to take off and put back on. As you ski, you will start to warm up, and you may want to shed a layer if you get too hot.

The most important thing when choosing fleece is to buy something that will fit comfortably under the outermost layer, which we will discuss next.

Ski Jacket

The ski jacket is the layer that everyone will actually see. So, if you want to make a fashion statement, do it here. The ski jacket is an important item you will pack for your trip. Remember, if you are going skiing, you specifically need a ski jacket. This type of jacket will provide features that other types of jackets simply do not, such as a snow skirt. This feature prevents snow from getting under the jacket.

Ski jackets will also have places to store your phone or electronic ski pass to ensure these items are safe and dry.

If this is your first ski trip, include ski-appropriate clothing in your ski budget. You simply cannot skimp on these essential items. Contact us to start planning your next adventure now!