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 January 2012: West Yellowstone Ice Skating Rink Opens
Located at 101 South Faithful Street and open daily until 9 pm! You may rent ice skates across the street at at WestMart Do It Center.
January 2012: Yellowstone National Park Evening Programs
A Yellowstone park ranger will lead an illustrated program highlighting a fascinating aspect of Yellowstone's natural, cultural and scenic wonders. Weekly program descriptions to be posted in the West Yellowstone Visitor Information Center.
January 12, 2012: Gallatin National Forest Winter Snowshoe Programs
Join Gallatin National Forest employees and learn about the great outdoors during the winter with a snowshoe walk in the West Yellowstone area. Meet at the Forest Service building on the north edge of town along Hwy 191 at 1:00pm. All programs last 2 to 3 hours unless stated otherwise. Dress in layers and wear snow-type boots. No experience necessary, but be sure to bring your snowshoes, water, snacks and binoculars (for animal viewing).
January 14-16, 2012: Yellowstone Winter Free Admission Day
Yellowstone National Park is waiving admission fees this weekend in conjunction with the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday.
January 14-15, 2012: Kids -N- Snow Event
A special weekend filled with indoor and outdoor activities for kids. Festivities will include: snowshoeing, learning about nature with a park ranger, s'more making, ice skating, cross country skiing, meet with a raptor and much more.
More information: kidsnsnow.org January 28, 2012: 1st Annual Fresno Ice Derby
Taking place in Havre, Montana, this first annual event starts at 6 am on January 28 with daily prizes and spear fishing allowed.
More information: havremt.com January 28, 2012: Rendezvous Trails Free Ski Day
Trail fee waived and free ski lessons provided by WYSEF.
January 29, 2012: Winter Trails Day
In partnership with the USFS and national Winter Trails Day, the trail fee will be waived for the Rendezvous Ski Trails. WYSEF board members will offer FREE one-hour ski lessons to all those who are interested. Meet at the trailhead at 11am. First timers to weekend warriors welcome!
February 2012: Gallatin National Forest Winter Snowshoe Programs
Join Gallatin National Forest employees and learn about the great outdoors during the winter with a snowshoe walk in the West Yellowstone area. Meet at the Forest Service building on the north edge of town along Hwy 191 at 1:00pm. All programs last 2 to 3 hours unless stated otherwise. Dress in layers and wear snow-type boots. No experience necessary, but be sure to bring your snowshoes, water, snacks and binoculars (for animal viewing).
February 2012: Yellowstone National Park Evening Programs
A Yellowstone park ranger will lead an illustrated program highlighting a fascinating aspect of Yellowstone's natural, cultural and scenic wonders. Weekly program descriptions to be posted in the West Yellowstone Visitor Information Center.
February 2-5, 2012: North American Ice Fishing Circut
NAIFC (North American Ice Fishing Circuit) Ice Fishing Tournament Weekend: An official North American Ice Fishing Circuit event. The weekend will be filled with seminars, a kid's workshop, and of course, a fishing competition. Evening activities as well.
February 4-5, 2012: Kids -N- Snow Event
A special weekend filled with indoor and outdoor activities for kids. Festivities will include: snowshoeing, learning about nature with a park ranger, s'more making, ice skating, cross country skiing, meet with a raptor and much more.
More information: kidsnsnow.org February 7, 2012: Moonlight Ski
Meet the WYSEF Board Members for a non-competitive ski outing under the stars. 6 pm at the trailhead building. Be sure to dress warm and bring your headlamps!
February 11, 2012: Taste of the Trails
Enjoy local tastes at feed stations located along a 5k course. Ski with friends and family and set your own pace.
February 11, 2012: Spam Cup #2 - Free Style Race
The second in a series of citizen’s races sponsored by WYSEF, the Spam Cups are designed to be fun for everyone. Participants range in age from 5 to 75 and Winners in each distance category will win a highly coveted SPAM trophy! Come join the fun! Spectators are welcome at the Rendezvous Trailhead Building. Day-of registration available.
March 2012: 4th Annual Winter Photo Festival
Amateur and professional photographers share their favorite winter images of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.
March 2012: Yellowstone Winter Showshoe Program
Join a ranger for a two-mile walk into Yellowstone National Park along the Riverside Trail. Meet at the West Yellowstone Visitor Information Center (30 Yellowstone Ave) at 1:30pm.
March 2012: Yellowstone National Park Evening Programs
A Yellowstone park ranger will lead an illustrated program highlighting a fascinating aspect of Yellowstone's natural, cultural and scenic wonders. Weekly program descriptions to be posted in the West Yellowstone Visitor Information Center.
March 3-4, 2012: Kids-N-Snow Event
A special weekend filled with indoor and outdoor activities for kids. Festivities will include: snowshoeing, learning about nature with a park ranger, s'more making, ice skating, cross country skiing, meet with a raptor and much more.
More information: kidsnsnow.org March 3, 2012: Yellowstone Rendezvous Ski Race
Racers sprint out to compete in a variety of age classes and distances in both classic and freestyle of 5 to 50K lengths. Hundreds of skiers from across the nation come to participate in this not to miss event!
More information: rendezvousskitrails.com March 4, 2012: West Yellowstone Youth Ski Festival
A fun way to wind down after a big weekend of Rendezvous Races! All kids 13 and under are encouraged to participate in events ranging from a relay race, an obstacle course, musical chairs, and a sprint.
More information: rendezvousskitrails.com March 6, 2012: Winter Snowshoe Event
Join Gallatin National Forest employees and learn why Refuge Point was a vital meeting place after the 1959 Hebgen Lake Earthquake. This program is built for beginners - and make sure you dress in layers!
March 15, 2012: Yellowstone Closes to Over-the-Snow Travel
Yellowstone's west entrance will reopen to vehicle travel April 15, 2011, when regular vehicle travel begins from the West Entrance.
March 16-18, 2012: 21st World Snowmobile EXPO
The World Snowmobile Expo culminates a year of Sno-Cross racing for many Rocky Mountain competitors with three days of racing thrills. In addition to the competition there will be an exposition hall and nightly events.
More information: snowmobileexpo.com March 24-25, 2012: Equinox Ski Challenge
A springtime celebration, a season finale and also an opportunity for skiers to challenge themselves to new levels. Skiers of ALL abilities are welcome. The goal is to have a lot of fun and also complete as many laps as you can in the 3 Hour, 6 Hour, 12 Hour or 24 Hour divisions. Skiers can enter as a relay team of up to 8 members or as a soloist.
More information: equinoxskichallenge.com |
