Lone Mountain Ranch, Northern Rockies

Located just 18miles from the northwest corner of Yellowstone Park in southwestern Montana, the Ranch is the perfect place to enjoy the many recreational activities available in this special part of the world, both on and off ranch. Summer guests take half day and all day rides in the mountains surrounding the Ranch and all day rides exploring the spectacular backcountry of Yellowstone. The Ranch's extensive naturalist program offers hikes, wildflower walks, guided trips into Yellowstone, a self-guided Nature Trail on the Ranch, orienteeering, llama walks, birding and canoeing. Winner of the 2002 ORVIS ENDORSED FLY FISHING LODGE of the YEAR award the Ranch is located in the midst of more blue ribbon trout streams than anywhere in the country. Fishers experience the Gallatin, Madison and Yellowstone rivers as well as the many streams of Yellowstone Park, with our award winning guides. Walk/wade and drift boat trips are available, as well as Fly Fishing Seminars. Whitewater rafting, mountain biking, golf and tennis are available nearby. During the winter months, the Ranch turns into a magical winter wonderland, with 75km of immaculately groomed cross country ski trails, packed snowshoe trails and world class downhill skiing at nearby Big Sky Ski Resort, accessed via a free shuttle. The Ranch was recently named #1 NORDIC SKI RESORT in North America by a Cross Country Skier Magazine reader poll! Guided backcountry ski tours give guests the chance to view Yellowstone's backcountry in its winter splendour as they ski past Geyser Basins and view abundant wildlife. PSIA certified ski instuction, top quality rentals and all the gear guests need are available in the Outdoor Shop. And don't forget, the Ranch encourages guests to just sit back and relax on their porch, read a book by a fireplace , or listen to the rustling of leaves in the fall. Do as little or as much as you'd like. It's up to you!