Goosewing Ranch in Jackson Hole Wyoming may be closed during the winter months, but that doesn’t mean we are not enjoying the beautiful area. The ground is covered with feet (yes, feet) of snow, the air is a bit frigged, and the rivers and lakes are all frozen solid. So you might ask what we are doing here… Well, we are not just surviving we are living life to the fullest. The feeling of riding a horse in the snow is like no other. It is almost like swimming, but with a lot more clothes on. We are watching the wildlife fill the valley, we are snowmobiling in and out of the ranch, and we a enjoying the cozy warm fire. With both Yellowstone and Grand Teton National parks in our back yard we have great wildlife viewing and snowshoeing or cross-country ski trails.
Winter in Western Wyoming doesn’t have to involve cabin fever. You just have to get up, get dressed and go out and enjoy this beautiful time of year. Yes, we do have days/weeks of negative temps, but that is what makes us strong and gives us the cute rosy checks. Our horses survive these cold days and nights by growing long, thick coats, and enjoying lots of rich hay. Horses stay warm from the inside and require more roughage on these cold days to keep their body warm.
We hope you are enjoying the winter to the fullest. Don’t worry summer isn’t far away. Cozy up next to a warm fire and book your sunny summer family vacation at Goosewing Ranch, in Jackson Hole Wyoming. 