Winter On The Ranch

Winter in Big Sky, Montana, is quiet, beautiful, and peaceful, and lots of fun. The historic 320 Guest Ranch offers a range of winter activities...starlit sleigh rides to our Mountain Man Campsite, snowshoeing, downhill and cross-country skiing, bonfires, wildlife viewing, and snowmobiling. Let us know what you want to do, and we'll get you set up!

Things To Bring

Our Rocky Mountain climate can be hard to pin down sometimes, so you should plan to wear layers. Mornings are sometimes quite cold, with afternoons that can be extremely mild-sun and 32 degrees here is surprisingly warm, especially if you're skiing or doing something active. Bring an extra pair of shoes so that you have a dry pair to put on after playing in the snow. And of course don't forget to throw in a bathing suit for the hot tub.

Sleigh Rides | Snowmobiling

Sleigh Rides

Picture this: you glide beneath a deep-black, star-dotted Montana sky, with only the sound of crunching snow and the jingling harnesses of the Percheron draft horses, which are skillfully guiding you along the frozen Gallatin River. The wool-wrapped wranglers talk about the 320's remarkable history, and maybe tell a few tall tales along the way. You and your family, along with the new friends you've made, arrive at the mountain man campsite, where you're handed a steaming mug of cowboy chili, and some hot cider spiced with rum. Montana's famous cold winters really aren't that cold, you think to yourself.
No wonder our sleigh rides are so popular! Make your reservation now.

Sleigh rides begin at 5:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. We also offer a special 9:00 p.m. ride during peak season. The 320 Guest Ranch does not offer Sunday rides so our horses can have a day off.

Sleigh Ride Prices*

$32 for adults
$18 for children 12-3 years old
free for children 3 and under

* Prices are subject to change.

Snowmobiling

Some people refer to the mountains that surround the 320 as the "home of backcountry snowmobiling," because there are literally acres and acres of trails threading through some of the prettiest countryside anywhere. Spend the day playing in the deep powder or cruising groomed trails, whatever you prefer. It's all accessible right from the 320 Guest Ranch. We're also on the historic Big Sky Snowmobile Trail, which runs from West Yellowstone to Bozeman, for a great north-south adventure.

Sometime in their lives, everyone needs to see Yellowstone Park in the winter. We are only 36 miles from the extensive trail system outside West Yellowstone, and the West Entrance to Yellowstone Park. If you'd like to take a trip with an interpretive guide, we'll be happy to arrange a tour for you.

We offer various guided and unguided snowmobile packages, and you're welcome to bring your own sled if you prefer. Fuel is available for sale for all riders.

And of course at the end of the day, you can return to the ranch and hit the hot tub, or just stretch out in front of the fireplace with a mug of hot chocolate (or hot cider spiced with rum). There's so much to do, you'll need to get your rest!