With more than 150 inches of annual snowfall and nearly as many days of sunshine, West Yellowstone, Montana, has earned its place as one of the “Top 10 Winter Towns” (National Geographic Traveler).
With the entrance to Yellowstone National Park right in town, you can witness the park’s icons such as hot springs, mud pots, geysers such as Old Faithful, and wildlife like bison, elk, and wolves, all with the beauty of a blanket of soft snow.
Yellowstone’s West Entrance is open for oversnow travel through March 15, weather dependent. Daily tours and commercially guided snowcoach and snowmobile trips are available from West Yellowstone to must-see attractions including Old Faithful and the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone.
direct flights
With multiple direct flights into Bozeman, Montana, getting here is quick, easy, and affordable! The Bozeman Airport is 90 miles from West Yellowstone. trip ideas
- Make a snowman
- Go sledding at the West Yellowstone City Park
- Snowshoe and discover animal tracks and more
- Explore over 50 kilometers of groomed Nordic ski trails
- Take a guided snowcoach tour into Yellowstone National Park
- Rent some ice skates and take a turn on the community ice rink
- Gather up your gear and head to Hebgen Lake for some ice fishing
- Strap on some Nordic skis or snowshoes and trek into Yellowstone Park
- Experience the powder of the backcountry on a snowmobile
- Hang out at the local coffee shop
- Let out your alter ego during the Rendezvous Race
- Nordic skiers can explore over 50 kilometers of groomed trails
- Snowmobile into the mountains on more than 400 miles of groomed trails
- Snowshoe into the Custer Gallatin National Forest
- Take a guided trip into Yellowstone National Park on a snowmobile or snowcoach
- Gather together at a local restaurant and taste Montana brews
- Experience the thrill of a sled dog ride