Bear Lake Winter Activities
Bear Lake is absolutely gorgeous in the winter. Think there is nothing to do... think again! Enjoy one of these many activities downhill skiing, cross country skiing, snowboarding, tubing, ice fishing, or snowmobiling.
Downhill Skiing:
Beaver Mountain Ski Resort
Information: (435-753-0921)
24-hour Ski Report: (435-753-4822)
Open: 7 days/week, 9 am to 4 pm, December to April. Closed Christmas Day. Night skiing available, call for information.
Location: Logan Canyon, Hwy. 89, 15 miles west of Garden City, UT 84028.
Ski Rentals: available at ski resort
Pine Creek Ski Resort
Address: 4061 Pine Creek County Rd. 204, Cokeville, WY 83114
Telephone: (307) 279-3201
Fax: (307) 279-3286
24-hour Ski Report: (307) 279-3201
Location: Located only a few minutes from Cokeville and under one hour from Montpelier.
Black Bear Mountain Ski Resort - in development.
Location: Bloomington, ID
Cross Country Skiing
When winter comes to Bear Lake Valley, you can often ski right from your motel room. Excellent cross-country skiing can be found on the trails used by ATV's in the summer. Nearby Logan Canyon offers scenic trails through the mountain wilderness.
Ice Fishing
Bear Lake is ice covered four out of five years and jigging for trout and whitefish is always productive in January and February. When the lake is open, jigging and trolling off the rock pile can provide a limit of cisco or trophy trout. And don't forget dip netting for the famous Bonneville cisco off Cisco Beach when the little fish spawn in mid-January.
Snowmobiling
The Bear Lake area has over 350 miles of groomed trails and wide open play areas with no crowds and no fences! There are miles of groomed trails connecting Utah and Idaho that take you by spectacular wonders. Make sure to view the elk at Hardware Ranch. Off the groomed trails, you can seemingly drive forever in wide open places or climb the mountains for a spectacular view of Bear Lake and the surrounding hillsides. The snowmobile season starts in late November and extends into April. Local rentals are available. If you bring your own, be sure to check both Idaho & Utah regulations. The variety of terrain and spectacular scenery offers snowmobilers of all ability levels the chance to find challenges and fun!
Tubing
sponsored by the Montpelier Parks & Recreation Department
Monday-Saturday
Located on "M" Hill.
Call Montpelier City Hall for directions & Reservations: (208) 847-0824