Yeehaw! You don’t typically associate cowboys with coasters, but in Wyoming, it’s all the rage. Soaring down the mountain on a coaster surrounded by an endless blanket of snow is an exhilarating experience, and now we can enjoy the ride thanks to Snow King Mountain Resort. Their Cowboy Coaster is the most exciting winter coaster in Wyoming, and it’s sure to take you on the ride of a lifetime.
Snow King is home to the first mountain coaster in Wyoming’s oldest ski area. Snow King Mountain’s Cowboy Coaster is located in Jackson - and you can walk to the ski area from most places downtown. The fun begins at 456 feet up Snow King Mountain.
Snow King Mountain
The descent plunges you into twists and turns through a mile of curves, hairpin turns and loops. The Cowboy Coaster reaches a maximum speed of 25 mph. It’s a choose-your-own-speed adventure, so you stay in control the whole time.
Snow King Mountain
You’ll control your coaster car’s speed with the use of hand brakes. Simply push brakes forward to move or if you let go or pull back, the cart will slow down and stop.
Snow King Mountain
Most of the family will be able to enjoy the ride! To drive the coaster, you need to be between 54" and 84". To ride with a driver, you must be at least 38" tall.
Snow King Mountain
Your adventure begins at the base of Snow King Mountain. A chairlift carries you up the mountain before letting you loose to spiral down through a thick pine forest along the snowy track.
Snow King Mountain
The course yields spectacular views of the Tetons, Jackson and the National Elk Refuge, so don’t forget to look around!
Snow King Mountain
The winter coaster is open from mid December through mid March, and operates in most weather conditions.
Snow King Mountain
So, hands in the air and let’s go!
Snow King Mountain
You can learn more about the Cowboy Coaster at Snow King Resort by visiting their website, here.
Snow King Mountain
The Cowboy Coaster runs Monday through Friday from 1 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.; on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.; and on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. But these hours are subject to change, so be sure to visit the website for the most up-to-date information.
For other fun winter activities, check out 11 Reasons Why You Definitely Should Not Be Dreading Winter In Wyoming.
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Address: Snow King Mountain, Wyoming 83001, USA
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winter coaster in wyoming December 16, 2020 Kim Magaraci What are the best little known ski areas in Wyoming? While Targhee, Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, and Snow King are the busiest ski resorts in Wyoming, you can still hit the slopes without the crowds if you know where to look. White Pine Ski area is one of the best hidden gems in the state, and it’s right in Pinedale. In Cody, Sleeping Giant is one of the best places to hang out and enjoy the slopes. If you love to ski and think the Wyoming ski season isn’t long enough plan a visit to the Beartooth Basin Summer Ski Area, which is open from late May through early July. What are the best outdoor activities in winter in Wyoming? Beyond skiing, Wyoming is perfect for snowmobiling. The hills around Pinedale in the Wind River Range make for perfect tracks, and the Snowy Range region has hundreds of miles of trails to explore. Where can I go snow tubing in Wyoming? Almost all of Wyoming’s ski areas offer tubing, but the best tubing in the state has got to be at Grand Targhee. You’ll find a huge sled hill and the lines aren’t nearly as bad as they are at Jackson’s more popular, and more crowded, ski areas.
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winter coaster in wyoming
December 16, 2020
Kim Magaraci
What are the best little known ski areas in Wyoming? While Targhee, Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, and Snow King are the busiest ski resorts in Wyoming, you can still hit the slopes without the crowds if you know where to look. White Pine Ski area is one of the best hidden gems in the state, and it’s right in Pinedale. In Cody, Sleeping Giant is one of the best places to hang out and enjoy the slopes. If you love to ski and think the Wyoming ski season isn’t long enough plan a visit to the Beartooth Basin Summer Ski Area, which is open from late May through early July. What are the best outdoor activities in winter in Wyoming? Beyond skiing, Wyoming is perfect for snowmobiling. The hills around Pinedale in the Wind River Range make for perfect tracks, and the Snowy Range region has hundreds of miles of trails to explore. Where can I go snow tubing in Wyoming? Almost all of Wyoming’s ski areas offer tubing, but the best tubing in the state has got to be at Grand Targhee. You’ll find a huge sled hill and the lines aren’t nearly as bad as they are at Jackson’s more popular, and more crowded, ski areas.
The OIYS Visitor Center
The OIYS Visitor Center
While Targhee, Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, and Snow King are the busiest ski resorts in Wyoming, you can still hit the slopes without the crowds if you know where to look. White Pine Ski area is one of the best hidden gems in the state, and it’s right in Pinedale. In Cody, Sleeping Giant is one of the best places to hang out and enjoy the slopes. If you love to ski and think the Wyoming ski season isn’t long enough plan a visit to the Beartooth Basin Summer Ski Area, which is open from late May through early July.
What are the best outdoor activities in winter in Wyoming?
Beyond skiing, Wyoming is perfect for snowmobiling. The hills around Pinedale in the Wind River Range make for perfect tracks, and the Snowy Range region has hundreds of miles of trails to explore.
Where can I go snow tubing in Wyoming?
Almost all of Wyoming’s ski areas offer tubing, but the best tubing in the state has got to be at Grand Targhee. You’ll find a huge sled hill and the lines aren’t nearly as bad as they are at Jackson’s more popular, and more crowded, ski areas.
