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Here is a selection of new and notable this season.

Winter in Wyoming

Winter Events

Skijoring – Rodeo may be Wyoming’s official sport, but skijoring is the state’s unofficial winter sport.

Wyoming Ski Destinations
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort New Lift (Jackson, WY) – Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR) will replace its Thunder quad chairlift with a faster and more powerful detachable quad chairlift ahead of the 2022-23 winter season.
30th Anniversary of International Climbers’ Festival (Lander, WY) – July 13-16, 2023 – The 30th Anniversary of the International Climbers’ Festival (ICF) is the longest-running climbers’ festival in the world and has stayed true to its grassroots origins
110th Annual Fremont County Fair The following are a handful of new and notable with much more yet to be announced.

New and Notable for 2023

Outdoor Adventure
Sandboarding on 2nd The resort’s new addition will feature six treatment rooms including a couple’s suite, locker rooms with experiential showers, hot tubs and eucalyptus-infused steam rooms, men’s and women’s private lounges, an infrared sauna, a boutique retail shop and scenic outdoor deck with a large hot tub.
New Flights: Miami Takes Wyoming – American Airlines is launching a new seasonal service from Miami (MIA) to Jackson Hole (JAC) this winter, operating with Airbus A319 aircraft.
Snow King Resort to Open New Spa (Jackson, WY) – Snow King Resort is close to unveiling its new Grand View Spa in December 2022.
2023 Milestone Anniversaries:

30th Anniversary of the National Bighorn Sheep Center (Dubois, WY) – July 3, 2023 – The National Bighorn Sheep Center operates in Dubois, Wyoming. With fewer crowds, award-winning ski resorts, new direct flights and winter events, the Cowboy State offers endless winter experiences.

Lodging & Camping

Luxury Property, Reid Creek Lodge, Opens in Central WY (Douglas, WY) – Reid Creek Lodge, a luxury property, opened in the summer of 2022. The speed of the new lift is 1,000 feet net per minute, twice the velocity of the original Thunder, and will cut riders’ time down from just over 7 minutes to 3.6 minutes. Featuring 42 spacious sites, including back-in and pull-through spots, Little America RV park provides a variety of hotel-like amenities, including marble showers, a heated outdoor pool, a kid’s playground, a fitness centre, a fuel centre and a 24-hour convenience store.

Going into 2023, Wyoming continues to offer unparalleled outdoor adventure, accommodations and milestone anniversaries. The brand-new six-pack will give skiers and riders access to over 600 skiable acres of fall-line skiing, open glades, world-class side-country, and extraordinary views of the Grand Tetons.

Grand Targhee Resort’s New Terrain (Alta, WY) – Travellers can spectate competitive Skijoring at the Sheridan WYO Winter Rodeo, Sundance Winter Festival, Saratoga Skijoring Races, Skijor Wars (Buffalo) or Pinedale Winter Carnival. With sand dunes reaching up to 100 feet high, the landscapes of Killpecker Sand Dunes are punctuated by towering rock formations in the form of buttes and spires, like the famous Boars Tusk spire, making it a can’t miss experience.

Little America Hotel Unveils New RV Park (Green River, WY) – In addition, Snow King will expand its operations with a new summit restaurant, observatory, planetarium and 100 acres of ski terrain.

The boards are like snowboards, with two-foot holds and curved edges, while the sleds are like winter downhill sleds. Located in the heart of Jackson, Snow King Mountain unveiled a new, 8-passenger Leitner-Poma gondola and zipline, the steepest in North America (available in the summer months). For the first time in over 20 years, Grand Targhee Resort is opening new terrain with the construction of the Colter Lift on Peaked Mountain. The new gondola offers spectacular views of the Grand Tetons, the National Elk Refuge and the town of Jackson.

As the weather cools down and blankets of snow begin to cover pristine landscapes, Wyoming becomes a winter wonderland for all types of travellers. The Center features dioramas with full-scale taxidermy mounts that recreate bighorn habitats, interactive exhibits about wildlife management and special adaptations of wild sheep, and wildlife films the whole family will enjoy. Service will operate daily from Dec. 15 through Jan. 9, weekly from Jan. 10 through Feb. 15, and daily from Feb. 16 through April 3.

10th Anniversary of the Grand Opening of the Carissa Mine for Tours at South Pass City (South Pass City, WY) – May/June TBD- Construction is underway and the opening is slated for the start of the 2022/23 winter season.

Snow King Mountain Expansion & Improvements (Jackson, WY) – Reid Creek Lodge features an 8,000-square-foot lodge with seven beautifully appointed bedrooms accommodating up to 22 guests and one group at a time. Visitors can visit the new attraction located in Southwest Wyoming on their very own sandboard or sled. (Riverton, WY) – July 29 to Aug 5, 2023 – A celebration for those near and far that showcases all that Wind River Country has to offer. Tours include a walk-through of the historic structures, a live demonstration of milling equipment, and a great story of life in a gold town.

The Colter Lift will transport up to 2,000 people per hour and gain 1,815 vertical feet in just five minutes. The exclusive experience includes a personal chef, curated programming, cozy gathering spaces and rustic mountain design. Plenty of things to do and see for all ages, such as children’s activities, entertainment, food and merchandise vendors, livestock and agriculture competitions, midway rides and much more. Most Skijoring competitions are held in February with 2023 to be announced.

The area is home to one of the largest desert elk herds in the world. What remains today is one of the best-preserved historic mining operations in the world. It is a uniquely Western athletic and cultural phenomenon combining two of Wyoming’s favourite pastimes: skiing and horseback riding. Flights launch on Dec. 15 and operate through April 3.

The history of the Carissa Mine is tied to the hopes and dreams of many men starting in 1867, but it never truly took off.

For more information on the Wyoming Office of Tourism (WOT), visit www.travelwyoming.com and request a 2022 Travel Guide here.