Welcome to the Rendezvous Ski Trails
Where Gold Medal grooming and Reliable Snow come together to create a Nordic skier’s dream. Easily accessible from the town of West Yellowstone, Montana, the Rendezvous Ski Trails consist of over 35 kilometers of gently rolling, beautifully groomed trails that wind through tall stands of lodgepole pine and open meadows. The trail system is located entirely on U.S. Forest Service land and it is managed through a cooperative partnership between the Forest Service, the West Yellowstone Chamber of Commerce and the West Yellowstone Ski Education Foundation (WYSEF). We hope that you will visit West Yellowstone and ski the Rendezvous Ski Trails soon!
We hope that you will ski, hike, bike, run or walk the Rendezvous Ski Trails soon!
The Rendezvous Ski Trails are a tremendous asset to the community of West Yellowstone. The distinctive Trailhead Archway and Trailhead Building are located at the south end of Geyser Street. Though the trails are a short walk from just about anywhere in town, there is plenty of parking available across the street from the Archway. The Trailhead Building – built with funds provided by the Town of West Yellowstone, the West Yellowstone Chamber of Commerce, a USFS Rural Community Assistance grant and money raised by the West Yellowstone Ski Education Foundation – provides restrooms and a communal area for skiers to change clothes, rest or warm up before and after skiing.
Ideally situated at just over 6800 feet (2000 meters), the Rendezvous Ski Trails provide perfect conditions for high altitude training or recreation at any time of the year. The altitude and location adjacent to the Continental Divide also mean
that snow comes early and stays late. The Rendezvous Ski Trails are groomed on an as needed basis.
The Rendezvous Ski Trails are a tremendous asset to the community of West Yellowstone. The distinctive Trailhead Archway and Trailhead Building are located at the south end of Geyser Street. Though the trails are a short walk from just about anywhere in town, there is plenty of parking available across the street from the Archway. The Trailhead Building – built with funds provided by the Town of West Yellowstone, the West Yellowstone Chamber of Commerce, a USFS Rural Community Assistance grant and money raised by the West Yellowstone Ski Education Foundation – provides restrooms and a communal area for skiers to change clothes, rest or warm up before and after skiing.
Ideally situated at just over 6800 feet (2000 meters), the Rendezvous Ski Trails provide perfect conditions for high altitude training or recreation at any time of the year. The altitude and location adjacent to the Continental Divide also mean
that snow comes early and stays late. The Rendezvous Ski Trails are groomed on an as needed basis.
Trail Passes
Trail passes are required when using the Rendezvous Ski Trails between November 1 and March 31. During the month of November, there is a special trail fee schedule in place. From December 1 through March 31, the cost share agreement between the USFS, the Chamber of Commerce and the Ski Education Foundation is in effect and daily passes can be purchased at the trailhead. Daily, season and family passes are available at the Hebgen Lake Ranger Station, the Chamber of Commerce and Freeheel and Wheel.
Ski Events
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TASTE OF THE TRAILS
A 5km course will take skiers and snowshoers around the Rendezvous Ski Trails. Four feed stations are staffed by volunteers and offer snacks and water to participating skiers. Skiers can casually stride from station to station, revel in the winter landscapes, refuel with friends and explore the trails in a relaxed, noncompetitive atmosphere.
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YELLOWSTONE RENDEZVOUS RACEFinish off West Yellowstone's amazing winter season with the Yellowstone Rendezvous Race. Your race starts with the blast of a cannon and ends with you happy and tired! Choose from 5k, 10k, 25k (skate or classic), or 50k skate. There's something for everyone at the Yellowstone Rendezvous Race!
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YELLOWSTONE SKI FESTIVALGet your First Tracks here in West Yellowstone! Whether it's your first tracks of the season or your first time on skinny skis, the Yellowstone Ski Festival is the place to go. From clinics for skiers of all ages and abilities to world class races to the latest and greatest gear, you can find anything and everything for cross country skiing at the Yellowstone Ski Festival in November.
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