Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Activities
West Yellowstone hosts a range of cultural and sporting events, from summer
rodeo
(
www.yellowstonerodeo.com
;
adult/child $12/6)
and mountain-man rendezvous to the
Spam Cup, a series of ski races in which the lucky winner receives a free can of preserved
pork products.
Summer
Both the Rendezvous and Riverside trail systems offer great
mountain biking
and
trail
running
when the snow melts. The chamber of commerce sponsors a fall
cycle tour
(
www.cycleyellowstone.com
;
fee $55)
to Old Faithful with part of the proceeds going to
charity. These fully supported trips (with a van and repair assistance) are a lot of fun and
are geared toward a range of abilities.
West Yellowstone has some of the best fishing shops in the Rockies. Top places for in-
formation, equipment, rentals and guides include the following:
406-646-7290;
www.arricks.com
;
37 Canyon St)
Ave)
Rents fishing equipment and offers one-day float and walk trips from $230 per per-
son.
stone Ave)
Offers a free weekly casting clinic on Sundays at 7:30pm.
www.madisonriveroutfitters.com
; 117 Canyon St)
Free Heel & Wheel
Offline map
( 406-646-7744;
www.freeheelandwheel.com
;
40 Yellowstone Ave; 9am-7pm Sun-
Thu, 9am-8pm Fri & Sat)
The place for maps, gear and advice on cycling and skiing con-
ditions. In addition to renting mountain bikes ($25 per day), skis and snowshoes ($20), it
offers touring and skate-ski lessons and organizes free women's rides.
ADVENTURE SPORTS
Parade Rest Ranch
HORSEBACK RIDING