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Winter Things to Do at Old Faithful Snow Lodge

When visiting Old Faithful Snow Lodge in the winter, we suggest you enjoy the following activities:

Snowcoach Transportation

Round-tip snowcoach transportation is available daily from Old Faithful Snow Lodge and can be reserved through the reservation office. Guests traveling for overnight stays are restricted to two pieces of luggage plus cross-country ski equipment. Hard-sided luggage is advised. While the snowcoaches are heated, sightseeing stops, where passengers leave the coach, necessitate warm footwear and warm layered clothing.

West Yellowstone to Old Faithful
South Entrance (Flagg Ranch) to Old Faithful
Mammoth to Old Faithful

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Snowcoach Express Runs between West Yellowstone and Old Faithful Snow Lodge

Express runs are offered daily between Old Faithful Snow Lodge and the West Entrance. The pick-up/drop-off point is the Gray Wolf Inn located at 250 S. Canyon Street.   Phone: 406-646-0000. Passengers taking the 6:30 a.m. express coach from Old Faithful will depart before breakfast is available, therefore those passengers should order a box breakfast the night before departure. Complementary coffee will be available in the lobby at 6:00 a.m. The express runs offer one restroom stop at Madison Junction.

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Specialty Tours From Old Faithful Snow Lodge

Grand Canyon Day Tour
Firehole Basin Adventure
Steam, Stars and Winter Soundscapes
Winter Photo Safari

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Guided Snowmobile Tours

Snowmobile rentals are available for guided touring only. To reserve a snowmobile call our reservations office toll free at 866-439-7375. Guided snowmobile rentals and tours will be available at Mammoth Hot Springs and Old Faithful Snow Lodge during the 2011/12 winter season. Children must be 8 years old in order to participate on snowmobile activities. Children 8-11 ride for free. You must have a valid drivers license in your possession to operate a snowmobile. Under National Park Service regulations, learner permits do not qualify as valid driver licenses.

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Skiing & Snowshoeing

There are many ski trails in the Old Faithful area.

Daily skier shuttle service is available to the Divide or Fairy Falls trails (first ticket purchased foreach run determines destination.) Guests should inquire at the Front Desk for schedules.

Guided ski tours are available and must be reserved in advance. Ski tours include:

• The full-day Grand Canyon Guided Ski Tour (requires a minimum of 3 people) and is geared to the lower intermediate skier who has basic experience in snowplowing, turning, and uphill technique. For information and reservations please call toll-free 866-GEYSERLAND (866-439-7375) or 307-344-7311
• Delacy Creek and Fairy Falls Ski-Daddles
• Custom Guided Ski Tours For information on the custom guided tours and rates or to book a custom guided ski tour please call 307-545-4825 during our winter season or 307-344-5345 any other time of the year.

For information and reservations for the Grand Canyon Ski Tour or The Ski-Daddles please call toll-free 866-GEYSERLAND (866-439-7375) or 307-344-7311. 
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For information or to book a Custom Guided Ski Tour please call 307-344-4825 during our winter season or 307-344-5345 any other time of the year.

Ski and snowshoe equipment rentals are available at the Bear Den Ski Shop.  The Bear Den Ski Shop is a one stop winter adventure center offering:

• Custom guided ski tours 
• Ski Lessons
• Ski and snowshoe equipment rental
• Basic ski equipment repairs
• Some clothing and sundries

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Ice Skating

An ice skating rink is open depending on weather. No reservations taken. Skate rentals are free and available through the Front Desk.

Also be sure to visit the Winter Activities at Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel, the other in-park winter lodging option in Yellowstone.

For further information on winter use and the latest information on snowmobile use, please visit the NPS Web site.