This is all the info I wish I had when I planned my first winter trip to Yellowstone! 🦬 One thing I forgot to mention is that oversnow travel ends around mid-March and then the other roads in the park re-open to cars around mid-April. Exact dates will vary from year to year. I hope this video was helpful! 💙
In January 2018, we based ourselves out of West Yellowstone, taking advantage of both snow mobile and snow coach guided tours. We were also able to rent shoe shoes and cross country skis from a local outfitter to explore on our own. All was accessible via walking. It was a great trip, and I highly recommend it. The town is rather sleepy that time of year with not much open, but there were hotels and restaurants open. We much prefer Yellowstone in the winter!
December is nice because it’s Christmas time and you’ll definitely get a white Christmas. Christmas in Yellowstone seem beautiful. February is awesome too and so is January.
Thanks so much for mentioning not to approach wildlife. It's against federal and/or state laws, but when I lived near the Smokey Mountains, I would regularly see people within 10' of a herd of elk. Too often, people personify wildlife, with disastrous results for animals & humans alike. :-(
every year tourists get injured by Park Animals, STAY AWAY... they are WILD ANIMALS, not robotics, not petable 'disney critters' I have personally seen a tourist approach a GRIZZLY with a toddler in tow..... and several people try to 'PET' the Buffalo... (personally I see at as cleaning the gene-pool LOL)
This video was truly wonderful! You answered so many questions I’ve been googling nonstop all day lol very informative and what a lovely lady, thank you!!
Thank you so much for the video... I am from East Coast and planning to visit Yellowstone during Thanksgiving time... I am not able to get much info on Internet. If you have any information on what's closed and what's open that would be very helpful
Thank you Amanda great tips chains for your vehicle is a good thing to have. But you covered it very well. I won't do the guided stuff in Yellowstone so I will never visit it again. It's sad my grandkids will never be able to see it how we did.
ya don't have to book a guided tour. in west yellowstone you can just rent a snowmobile and be your own guide! the coolest thing was going up a mountain called lionhead (14000 ft alt.) . The Tetons are just south of it, woohoo!
spotting scope and a window clamp/mount.... get all your emergency gear / winter supplies and learn to USE them all during good weather, same with changing a tire, putting on snow chains...
If I may,check the weather, then check it again, then check with the STATE hiway dept. this is the WORST avalanche year I've ever seen here, the I-90 interstate gets closed pretty much every day.. watch your weather.....
@@amanda.outside It's challenging sometimes. But so many trails up there even when you get snowed in. And, the only bar in town is now open again full time. LOL
Hi. Very timely info as my wife and I are planning on heading out to Cooke City and Yellowstone mid April. The NPS is slated to open the West entrance on 4/15/22. Will that expand our options or just bring in the crowds? Thank you! My wife and I have been enjoying your videos!
Yes once the roads open to vehicles in mid-April you definitely have more options of places to see, but it does become a lot more crowded. I went in May last year and while there are more people, it's still awesome to see the scenery and animals. In May we got to see the baby bison and I just loved it!! I hope you have an awesome trip and I'm glad the video was helpful. 😁
@@amanda.outside Thank you Amanda, for your response! We have been to Yellowstone twice, pre-Covid, and the crowd potential concerns us a bit. The wildlife is truly amazing. My wife has said that seeing the animals is "balm for her soul." It sounds like you feel that way too! Stay well. :)
My fiancé and I would love to visit for our honeymoon but was wondering what hotels do you recommend to stay in ? We found one in island park, in Idaho but do you recommend flying to Bozeman or what other airport ?
Great video and guidance! My husband and I were there last September and loved it! I hadn't been since the 70's, when there were no bison or wolves. A winter trip is definitely on my wish list! Where do you stay? Gardiner? I assume there is no camping open, but let me know if that's incorrect.
@@robaldridge6505 True that. When I was there in the 70's we stayed mostly in the south end of the park and I don't recall seeing any. They seem to be everywhere, these days!
Hello Amanda, we have a quick question about the roads in winter, in particular the one that goes from Salt Lake City to West Yellowstone. We would like to go to West Yellowstone in February 2025 but we are not sure if the road in West Yellowstone is plowed during this time? knowing that we are going to rent a car, is it risky for us to go there? Thanks in advance.
Bring a pile of money to pay for over-the-snow travel or get it in your head that you're not going to see the 'usual' Yellowstone. Also, know that there are few parking spots and pull-outs on the Lamar Valley road and the 'locals' get up early and monopolize what little there is. And the Rangers will harass the heck out of you if you stop in the road when you see the wildlife. It's freaking insane these days how many people there are out there in winter now a days.
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This is all the info I wish I had when I planned my first winter trip to Yellowstone! 🦬 One thing I forgot to mention is that oversnow travel ends around mid-March and then the other roads in the park re-open to cars around mid-April. Exact dates will vary from year to year. I hope this video was helpful! 💙
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In January 2018, we based ourselves out of West Yellowstone, taking advantage of both snow mobile and snow coach guided tours. We were also able to rent shoe shoes and cross country skis from a local outfitter to explore on our own. All was accessible via walking. It was a great trip, and I highly recommend it. The town is rather sleepy that time of year with not much open, but there were hotels and restaurants open. We much prefer Yellowstone in the winter!
That sounds so awesome! I too prefer Yellowstone in winter. I'm hoping to explore more next year with a snowmobile tour. Thank you for sharing!
Thank you so much. It’s going to be my first visit to YNP in the winter. After watching this video, I feel more comfortable with the tips in hand.
Super informative, as someone who just moved to Colorado winter takes on a completely different meaning here in the wilderness
December is nice because it’s Christmas time and you’ll definitely get a white Christmas. Christmas in Yellowstone seem beautiful. February is awesome too and so is January.
What do you think about January?
This was such a great video, very much appreciated
Great advice. My satellite phone will finally come in handy.
Thanks so much for mentioning not to approach wildlife. It's against federal and/or state laws, but when I lived near the Smokey Mountains, I would regularly see people within 10' of a herd of elk. Too often, people personify wildlife, with disastrous results for animals & humans alike. :-(
every year tourists get injured by Park Animals, STAY AWAY... they are WILD ANIMALS, not robotics, not petable 'disney critters' I have personally seen a tourist approach a GRIZZLY with a toddler in tow..... and several people try to 'PET' the Buffalo... (personally I see at as cleaning the gene-pool LOL)
This video was truly wonderful! You answered so many questions I’ve been googling nonstop all day lol very informative and what a lovely lady, thank you!!
Great tips, Amanda! A winter trip to Yellowstone is definitely on my list.
It is such a cool time to see the park!
Thanks for this video. Exactly what I was looking for
Valuable information. Thank you
Glad it was helpful!
Great video! Very informative and helped me out a lot. I’m currently in route to Yellowstone and now I have a direction to go. Thank you very much!
Good explanation!
Thanks for this excellent video highly edited.
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Wish you good luck 🎬
Thank you so much for the video... I am from East Coast and planning to visit Yellowstone during Thanksgiving time... I am not able to get much info on Internet. If you have any information on what's closed and what's open that would be very helpful
Thank you Amanda great tips chains for your vehicle is a good thing to have. But you covered it very well.
I won't do the guided stuff in Yellowstone so I will never visit it again. It's sad my grandkids will never be able to see it how we did.
ya don't have to book a guided tour. in west yellowstone you can just rent a snowmobile and be your own guide! the coolest thing was going up a mountain called lionhead (14000 ft alt.) . The Tetons are just south of it, woohoo!
I want to go to see all of the animals!!
Definitely! That's the main reason I visit the park! 😁
Super helpful thank you!
So very interesting and so helpful!♥️ Thanks so much Amanda🙏
I’m so glad it was helpful!
spotting scope and a window clamp/mount.... get all your emergency gear / winter supplies and learn to USE them all during good weather, same with changing a tire, putting on snow chains...
Definitely! Practicing in good weather and knowing how to use the gear you pack is so important!
If I may,check the weather, then check it again, then check with the STATE hiway dept. this is the WORST avalanche year I've ever seen here, the I-90 interstate gets closed pretty much every day.. watch your weather.....
We are living in Cooke City right now. 4 miles from the NE Entrance. Lot's of snow this Winter. Good Info.
I bet it’s so awesome to live in Cooke City so close to the park and Lamar Valley!
@@amanda.outside It's challenging sometimes. But so many trails up there even when you get snowed in. And, the only bar in town is now open again full time. LOL
Great feedback and advise…..thx
Glad it was helpful!
Hi. Very timely info as my wife and I are planning on heading out to Cooke City and Yellowstone mid April. The NPS is slated to open the West entrance on 4/15/22. Will that expand our options or just bring in the crowds? Thank you! My wife and I have been enjoying your videos!
Yes once the roads open to vehicles in mid-April you definitely have more options of places to see, but it does become a lot more crowded. I went in May last year and while there are more people, it's still awesome to see the scenery and animals. In May we got to see the baby bison and I just loved it!! I hope you have an awesome trip and I'm glad the video was helpful. 😁
@@amanda.outside Thank you Amanda, for your response! We have been to Yellowstone twice, pre-Covid, and the crowd potential concerns us a bit. The wildlife is truly amazing. My wife has said that seeing the animals is "balm for her soul." It sounds like you feel that way too! Stay well. :)
Good video
Thank you for watching!
About how long does it take to that Cook city area when you go through the north entrance?
My fiancé and I would love to visit for our honeymoon but was wondering what hotels do you recommend to stay in ? We found one in island park, in Idaho but do you recommend flying to Bozeman or what other airport ?
Great video and guidance! My husband and I were there last September and loved it! I hadn't been since the 70's, when there were no bison or wolves. A winter trip is definitely on my wish list!
Where do you stay? Gardiner? I assume there is no camping open, but let me know if that's incorrect.
I like to stay in Gardiner, MT in the winter. However, I think the Mammoth Campground is open throughout the winter!
there has 'always' been buffalo in Yellowstone..
@@robaldridge6505 True that. When I was there in the 70's we stayed mostly in the south end of the park and I don't recall seeing any. They seem to be everywhere, these days!
Hello Amanda, we have a quick question about the roads in winter, in particular the one that goes from Salt Lake City to West Yellowstone. We would like to go to West Yellowstone in February 2025 but we are not sure if the road in West Yellowstone is plowed during this time? knowing that we are going to rent a car, is it risky for us to go there? Thanks in advance.
Really enjoyed the two videos. You did not mention 4-wheel drive or winter-specific tires. What vehicle did you use for your last trip?
Glad you enjoyed the videos! I have a Nissan Xterra with 4 wheel drive and good tires.
how about the week after thanksgiving is it a good time to visit
Great tips! About how many miles is it from the two points?
From the north entrance to the northeast entrance is about 52 miles one-way.
Do you ever encounter grizzly bears? I am going to Yellowstone and I have bear spray but I wonder if my 9 Mil would be able to take down a grizzly
Do cell phones work in the park?
Was planning to visit in December first week but it’s not appropriate as most roads r closed for private vehicles & snowmobile,,,,
Bring a pile of money to pay for over-the-snow travel or get it in your head that you're not going to see the 'usual' Yellowstone. Also, know that there are few parking spots and pull-outs on the Lamar Valley road and the 'locals' get up early and monopolize what little there is. And the Rangers will harass the heck out of you if you stop in the road when you see the wildlife. It's freaking insane these days how many people there are out there in winter now a days.
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