THURSDAY, MARCH 7 – SUNDAY, MARCH 10, 2024
MORAN, WY | TOGWOTEE MOUNTAIN LODGE
TOTAL COST: $1,400 | DEPOSIT: $350 (THIS IS NON REFUNDABLE)
THIS TRIP OPENS FOR REGISTRATION ON 09/08/2023 AT 10AM CST
Upon registration for this trip, you will be emailed a link to a private Facebook group where you can connect with other trip attendees, ask questions of the trip coordinator, and receive additional trip details. Plan to arrive anytime after 3 PM on Thursday. Prepare to leave anytime on Sunday, March 10th
TRIP DETAILS + INFORMATION
Escape to a winter wonderland, atop the Continental Divide in Western Wyoming. This group of 8 women heading to Wyoming for this snowmobiling adventure will enjoy two full days of zooming along the snow-laden trails. Our days will be spent winding through lodgepole pine forests and valleys surrounded by stunning mountain vistas. During this four-day, three-night excursion, attendees will be surrounded by towering snowbanks in a serene mountain setting at Togwotee Mountain Lodge, in Moran, Wyoming. At over 8,645 feet, the high alpine air is crisp and refreshing, while also still and quiet—except for the occasional “braaap” of snow machines!
This trip includes two full days of guided snowmobiling on rented 600 CC snow machines. The Togwotee team is diligent about keeping these machines in tip-top shape, and the group’s snowmobile guide will provide everyone with detailed safety and driving information. Previous snowmobiling experience is not required to attend!
Attendees should aim to arrive in the area on Thursday afternoon, at which time the group will check into our cabins at Togwotee Mountain Lodge. That evening, the group will spend some time bonding over dinner at Togwotee’s restaurant or saloon, and in the adjacent game room. Friday morning, after a restful sleep in our cozy cabins, we will get familiar with the machines and equipment before heading out for a day on the snow. Lunch will be at a nearby lodge—Brooks Lake Lodge—which is only open to the public during lunchtime. After a day of fresh air, we will retreat back to the cabins where we can make dinner as a group or eat at the lodge once more. On Saturday, we’ll do it all over again, before departing anytime on Sunday. Cabin checkout is at 10 a.m.
Wyoming’s weather can be extremely unpredictable—a bluebird day can quickly turn into a blizzard by afternoon. The best way to prepare for these conditions is packing a variety of warm, moisture-wicking layers. Avoid cotton for the snowmobile rides, but pack whatever comfy clothes you desire for our time in the cabins. Waterproof winter jackets, pants/bibs, gloves/mittens and boots are a must. However, if you don’t have any or all of these items, the snowmobile rental shop offers a complete set of rental gear for $19/per person, per day.
TRIP ACCOMMODATIONS + MISC. DETAILS
Three nights of lodging in Togwotee’s cabins are included in the cost of this trip. Each cabin has 400 sq. feet of space that includes a living room, bedroom with two queen beds, kitchenette, and full bathroom. The kitchenettes include a mini-fridge, two-burner stove top, microwave, as well as pots and pans for cooking. The kitchenette allows our group the option to prepare meals at the cabin or to dine out at Togwotee Mountain Lodge’s restaurant or saloon. Attendees can expect to share a double bed with another woman, so please be prepared for that.
DEPOSIT + PAYMENT INFORMATION
NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT DUE AT REGISTRATION: $350 on 09/08/2022
PAYMENT #1 OF 3 $350 DUE OCTOBER 1
PAYMENT #2 OF 3 $350 DUE NOVEMBER 1
PAYMENT #3 OF 3 $350 DUE JANUARY 1
PLEASE DO NOT REGISTER FOR THIS TRIP BY MAKING A PAYMENT HERE. YOU MUST FIRST REGISTER BY MAKING A DEPOSIT FOR THIS TRIP. YOU CAN MAKE A DEPOSIT AND SEND IN REGISTRATION FOR ANY HER WILDERNESS TRIP BY GOING HERE.
AIRPORTS + TRAVEL INFORMATION
The nearest airport is the Jackson Hole Airport (JAC), which is 39 miles and about an hour’s drive away. This airport is the only airport located inside a national park, and offers flights by a variety of airlines. The regional airports in Riverton, Wyoming (113 miles away) and Idaho Falls, Idaho (137 miles away) are the second and third closest options. Otherwise, the Salt Lake City airport is the closest major airport, but is six hours away. It’s best to book your flights after you have joined the Facebook group for this trip, to coordinate travel with other group members.
MEET THE COORDINATOR
Originally from Wisconsin, Sam has lived in Jackson Hole, Wyoming for the last decade. Her favorite winter pastime is snowmobiling, and she spent her first summer and three winters working at Togwotee Mountain Lodge. This place is very near and dear to her heart, and she is very familiar with the area’s network of snowmobile trails. Whether you’re a snowmobile enthusiast or first-timer, Sam can’t wait to share the winter wonderland that awaits attendees of this trip on Wyoming’s Continental Divide.
This trip is for winter enthusiasts who are ready for some fun on the snow! It is likely to fill up fast, so don’t hesitate to register. Please feel free to email questions@herwilderness.co with any questions about this trip!
*BY REGISTERING FOR THIS TRIP, YOU UNDERSTAND THAT YOUR DEPOSIT IS NON-REFUNDABLE WITH NO EXCEPTIONS.
*Once registered, you will be emailed a link to join a Facebook group for the respective trip. There you can discuss packing lists, travel plans, and more. Please be sure you accept the invitation to be in this group.