Trail Riding in the mountains of Wyoming means constantly changing weather patterns. It’s just as likely to be sunny and 70 degrees in December as it is to be snowing on the 4th of July! Here are a couple weather and climate sites worth checking for current conditions:
http://www.wcc.nrcs.usda.gov/snotel/Wyoming/wyoming.html
http://weather.yahoo.com/forecast/USWY0153_f.html
Wyoming's Dept of Transportation has a website with the Wyoming Road Report: http://www.wyoroad.info . They have information posted about Scenic Byways too.
Smart trail riders understand the importance of bringing clothing that can be layered. Multi layers of clothing, even in the height of summer gives you the best chances for comfortably surviving whatever mother nature decides to throw your way. Below is a “Suggested To Bring" list:
- Protective Headgear:
- Wide-brimmed Hat (we require a stampede string or chin strap for safety purposes)
- Long sleeve and short sleeve shirts
- Jeans or Trail pants
- Fleece Jacket
- Windbreaker
- Riding boots
- Chaps or Chinks
- Full length Rain Slicker
- Leather gloves (more than one pair)
- Lip balm and sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Long underwear or tights
- Bathing suit
- For your convenience, we supply Hair dryers, iron and ironing board
If you plan to visit us during Autumn or Winter we suggest:
All of the above PLUS
· Insulated, water-resistant boots
· Water-resistant ski pants or bibs
· Winter parka
· Wool or silk long underwear
· Several pairs of Thermal socks (NO COTTON SOCKS)
· Winter riding gloves with removable liner
· Balaclava or fleece face cover
· Warm sweaters (fleece or wool)
