Cross-Country/Nordic
Skiing
The
Pinedale, Wyoming area offers both groomed trails and off track
skiing in the Wind
River, Gros Ventre and Wyoming Mountain ranges. The vast open spaces
offer solitude, diverse terrain and the freedom to go as far as
you want.
White
Pine Ski Area offers 35-plus kilometers of FREE cross-country ski
trails. 9K groomed for classic and skating lanes. Parking is close
to the trailhead. Nordic ski equipment rentals are available in
downtown Pinedale at the Great
Outdoor Shop (307-367-2440).
The
area along Skyline Drive offers over 60 km of marked groomed trails
designed to accommodate all levels of ability. Skiing in the
Wind River,
Gros Ventre
and the Wyoming Mountain ranges is on logging roads and off track,
and is generally for intermediate and advanced skiers. There
are over
two
million acres of public land in Sublette County, providing vistas
of incredible beauty to the nordic skier. Detailed trail maps are
available from the
Pinedale Ranger District of the Bridger-Teton National Forest, 307-367-4326. Season: The
skiing season typically runs from December through mid-April.
A note about safety: Many ski trails are at elevations of
greater than 8,000 feet in elevation. Also, winter storms can occur
rapidly in
this area. Please come prepared.
More
about Nordic/Cross-Country Skiing For
more area information:
Pinedale Ranger District
Bridger-Teton National Forest
29 E Fremont Lake Road
PO Box 220
Pinedale, WY 82941
Phone: 307-367-4326
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