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Cross-Country Skiing

Cross-Country Skiing in Yellowstone National Park

Yellowstone National Park offers miles of picturesque cross-country ski trails that glide through frosty woods, snow-cloaked meadows, or within sight of a wandering bison. Yellowstone’s status as a mecca for winter recreation cannot be overstated, as it features groomed, ungroomed, and skier-tracked trails. With over 100 miles of trails in the Old Faithful Area and 50 miles of trails in the Mammoth Hot Spring area, both locations can easily satisfy the backcountry, classic skier, or skate skier.

We offer group and private ski lessons for first-timers or anyone looking to refresh or improve their skills. The Bear Den Ski Shops at Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel and Old Faithful Snow Lodge have everything you need for a day of gliding through the snow, including rentals, lessons, tours, trail info, and skier shuttles.

Cross-Country Ski Lessons and Rentals

Visit the Bear Den Ski Shop for a full range of services, including ski and snowshoe rentals, lessons, ski shuttles, and guided ski and snowshoe tours.

Take a Guided Ski Tour

We offer full-day and half-day guided cross-country ski tours from Mammoth Hot Springs and Old Faithful Snow Lodge.  Our experienced guides will take you on a journey through the winter wonderland of Yellowstone National Park. Our tours are designed to not only showcase the beauty of the park, but also educate visitors about its ecology and history. You’ll learn about the geothermal features that make Yellowstone so famous, as well as the diverse wildlife that call it home.

Basic Nordic skiing skills are required for all guided ski tours. If you are new to cross-country skiing, we recommend taking a lesson from the Bear Den Ski Shop.

Tower Ski Tour

The Tower Ski Tour offers a half-day afternoon guided adventure through Yellowstone's wildlife-packed Blacktail Plateau area.

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Cross-country skiing Canyon Rim Trail (2)

Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone Ski Tour

This full day guided tour will travel to the Canyon area by snowcoach to ski along the rim of the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, all while enjoying the opportunity to spot wildlife.

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Lone Star Excursion

The Lone Star Excursion is a half-day guided tour that travels along the beautiful Firehole River to Lone Star Geyser, and can be done with skis or snowshoes.

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Ski Trail Info

Learn more about the various cross-country ski and snowshoe trails in Yellowstone National Park.

Skier Shuttles

Cross-country ski enthusiasts can create their own adventure with ski shuttles that depart from Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel and Old Faithful Snow Lodge to designated ski trail drop-off points.

Ski Shuttle

Skier Shuttle from Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel

The ski shuttle departs the Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel for the Indian Creek and Swan Lake Flats ski areas.

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Ski Shuttle at Old Faithful Snow Lodge

Skier Shuttle from Old Faithful Snow Lodge

The ski shuttle departs the Old Faithful Snow Lodge for the Fairy Falls ski area or offers three stops along the Divide Ski Trail, including Lone Star Geyser.

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