Let The Party Begin . . .

January 30-31, West Yellowstone, MT.

Help us celebrate 40 years of snowmobiling by doing something we all love ... snowmobiling. Come to West Yellowstone for two days of riding, socializing and reminiscing about the last four decades of SnoWest Magazine. There will be plenty of cake and prizes, including a 2015 Polaris 800 Pro RMK.

This is our way of saying "thank you" to all of you for helping SnoWest to remain the leading authority in western snowmobiling. The cake's on us, the gifts are for you.

Check out our 40th Anniversary Win the Ride of Your Life Polaris Giveaway, and if you have any questions, please contact us!

  • Hotels

    Three Bears Lodge

    As unique as Yellowstone National Park itself, our award winning, eco friendly lodge has all of the amenities you expect from a AAA 3 Diamond property and many additional features you would not. Three Bear Lodge is ideally located just two blocks from the West Entrance of Yellowstone Park and within walking distance of the town's restaurants, shopping, and amenities. With a choice of Premium Lodge, or Standard Motel rooms, Three Bear Lodge offers the best option in West Yellowstone lodging. We are also the home of SeeYellowstone.com, making us the ideal one stop shop for your Yellowstone adventure.

    SNOWMOBILE & SNOW COACH PACKAGES AVAILABLE; AS WELL AS RENTALS


    Brandin' Iron Inn

    Located just two blocks from the Yellowstone National Park entrance, the Brandin' Iron Inn in West Yellowstone, Montana welcomes travelers with quality lodging at affordable rates. Discover 80 upscale, newly-remodeled AAA Double Diamond-rated accommodations that feature Standard Rooms with one king or one queen bed, two queen beds, and three queen beds. We also provide King Suites and Double Queen Kitchen Suites.Amenities include hair dryer, coffee maker, and complimentary high-speed wireless Internet access.

    SNOWMOBILE & SNOW COACH PACKAGES AVAILABLE


    Holiday Inn

    If you're looking for the best Yellowstone National Park lodging close to the Park's West entrance, you've found it! The hotel is located is just three blocks from Yellowstone National Park. We're the premier destination for Yellowstone family vacations, memorable meetings and corporate retreats. All guest rooms and corridors were renovated in early 2014. Plus, you get free, WiFi access. Loads of fun and adventure await you in Yellowstone. Our hotel is the perfect choice when you want to experience a dog-sled journey, snowmobile over 1,000 miles of national forest trails or tackle the world-famous Rendezvous Ski Trails. After a day spent amid natural wonders, relax in our heated indoor pool and whirlpool. Create memorable Yellowstone National Park vacations at our hotel!


    Best Western Desert Inn

    Located only two blocks from the west entrance to Yellowstone National Park, our guests are delighted by how close they are to the great outdoors. The BEST WESTERN Desert Inn is just 30 miles to Old Faithful, and our Main Street location is close to restaurants and shops. Whether a day of hiking the local trails or discovering a new favorite boutique sounds ideal, rest assured that a relaxing vacation is easy at our West Yellowstone hotel. Guests at our West Yellowstone hotel enjoy fly fishing, hunting, hiking, snowmobiling and cross country skiing. There's no shortage of outdoor adventure to be had. Of course, our West Yellowstone hotel guests also enjoy the spacious rooms and quality amenities we offer. Interior corridors with an elevator make you feel welcome and right at home. A large indoor pool and spa is the perfect place to relax after a day of exploration. A microwave, refrigerator and 40-inch HDTV's with HBO are in all rooms, which is perfect for longer stays.


    Kelly Inn


    THE CHOICE FOR WEST YELLOWSTONE MT HOTELS

    Welcome to the Kelly Inn West Yellowstone, one of the most popular pet friendly hotels in West Yellowstone. Our guest accommodations and amenities are second to none. All rooms have wireless Internet access and include our complimentary expanded continental breakfast. We are the closest hotel to the west entrance of Yellowstone National Park and very convenient to local shopping and restaurants. We are located directly across the street from the IMAX Theater and the Grizzly Wolf Discovery Center, two of the most visited attractions in West Yellowstone. We are very well known for our rustic exterior featuring many carved wooden bears and other animals who have made us their home.

    West Yellowstone is often called the snowmobile capital of the world and hosts the World Snowmobile Expo every March. There is also blue ribbon fly fishing and the famous rendezvous ski trail for cross country skiing and mountain biking. In summer our visitors enjoy white water rafting, horseback riding, hiking and even our local rodeo. Come visit us and see all the many adventures awaiting you in addition to Yellowstone National Park's amazing scenery and abundant wildlife



    Days Inn

    Days Inn West Yellowstone is located in the town of West Yellowstone, Gallatin County in the state of Montana. Just 3 blocks from Yellowstone National Park. Our hotel is centrally located in West Yellowstone within walking distance to the many shops, restaurants and local attractions. In the winter we offer snowmobile packages and snowcoach tours into Yellowstone National Park. You can tour Yellowstone on a snowmobile with one of our guided tours or snowmobile on the more then 600 miles of trails outside the Park.


    Other Hotels

    1. Graywolf Inn & Suites
    2. Hibernation Station
    3. Lazy G Motel
    4. Moose Creek Inn
    5. Pine Shadows Motel
    6. Stage Coach Inn
    7. White Buffalo Hotel
    8. Yellowstone Cabins & RV Park
    9. Yellowstone Lodge
    10. Yellowstone Townhouses
    11. Yellowstone Vacation Cabins
    12. Yellowstone Village Condominiums
    13. Yellowstone Wildlife Cabins
  • Rides

    Come ride with your friends and others in the snowmobile industry as we celebrate SnoWest Magazine's 40 Years on the Mountain. Maps will be available for the areas of riding. Rides will meet at the United Pacific Building each morning (Friday & Saturday) Our hosts for the rides are listed below. You can also contact SeeYellowstone.com, Yellowstone Vacations to get guided rides.


    SnoWest Forums


    MotorFist


    KLIM


    Arctic Cat


    Ski-Doo


    Polaris


  • Schedule of Events

    Jan. 29 (Thursday)

    6 to 9 PM

    Open house no-host reception at the Union Pacific Dining Hall.

    Jan. 30 (Friday)

    9 AM to 9 PM

    Open House no-host reception at the Union Pacific Dining Hall plus a walk through 40 years of history.

    9:30 AM to 4 PM

    Ride With Friends - Pick a group, make new friends on a variety of non-guided snowmobile rides. Ride leaders include: SnoWest, Klim, Arctic Cat, Ski-Doo, SnoWest Forums, MotorFist, etc. (See departure times at Union Pacific Dining Hall)

    10 AM to 4 PM

    Demo rides at old airport just west of Iris Street. Get a chance to ride the latest news snowmobiles.

    10 AM to 4 PM

    Children demo rides on the 120s at the old airport just west of Iris Street.

    10 AM to 3 PM

    Two Top Donation Ride Challenge - Sign up ($5 donation) to ride to Two Top and back. Prizes will be given for the oldest snowmobile, oldest rider and combination of the oldest snowmobile and rider. Lots of other prizes awarded. Donations will be given to the West Yellowstone grooming program.

    11 AM & 1 PM

    Fox Shox Clinic - Learn how to set your suspension for the best ride.

    5 PM to 6 PM

    Open House - Celebrating 60 Years held at Polaris West.

    5 PM to 8:30 PM

    West Yellowstone Poker Run - Or ride or walk, whatever you prefer. Sign up ($5 entry fee) at the Union Pacific Dining Hall to enter a seven-card poker run with 100 percent entry payback.

    6 PM to 8 PM

    Vintage Racing Registration - Three Bear conference room. You can pre-register at: http://www.mountainwestracing.com/. Racers must be age 16 or older to participate.

    MSA Annual Meeting - Three Bear conference room

    6:30

    Vintage Sled Parade

    7 PM to 8:30 PM

    Old Time Fiddlers - If you haven' heard of the Old Time fiddlers, you're probably too young. If you haven't heard them sing, you haven't lived.

    Jan. 31 (Saturday)

    9 AM to 5 PM

    Open House no-host reception at the Union Pacific Dining Hall plus a walk through 40 years of history.

    9:30 AM to 3 PM

    Ride With Friends - Pick a group, make new friends on a variety of non-guided snowmobile rides. Ride leaders include: SnoWest, Klim, Arctic Cat, Ski-Doo, SnoWest Forums, MotorFist, etc. (See departure times at Union Pacific Dining Hall)

    10 AM

    Burandt Autograph Signing - We will be having Chris do a meet and greet and autograph signing at Polaris West

    10 AM to 2 PM

    Vintage Races at old airport just west of Iris Street. Watch as the old snowmobiles try to live up to their glory days of racing.

    10 AM to 3 PM

    Demo rides at old airport just west of Iris Street. Get a chance to ride the latest news snowmobiles.

    10 AM to 3 PM

    Children demo rides on the 120s at the old airport just west of Iris Street.

    10 AM to 3 PM

    Two Top Donation Ride Challenge - Sign up ($5 donation) to ride to Two Top and back. Prizes will be given for the oldest snowmobile, oldest rider and combination of the oldest snowmobile and rider. Lots of other prizes awarded. Donations will be given to the West Yellowstone grooming program.

    11 AM & 1 PM

    Fox Shox Clinic - Learn how to set your suspension for the best ride.

    2 PM to 3:30 PM

    Old Time Fiddlers. If you haven' heard of the Old Time fiddlers, you're probably too young. If you haven't heard them sing, you haven't lived.

    3:30 PM to 5PM

    SnoWest Recognition Awards - Not only will we be giving away the 2015 Polaris 800 Pro RMK along with a host of other prizes, we will also honor those who have made a significant contribution to western snowmobiling over the past 40 years.

  • Prizes

    Polaris Industries

    Polaris PRO


    Burandt Backcountry

    Riding Camp


    Fox Shoxs

    Full set of sled suspension


    Bullwinkle's Saloon & Eatery


    Kurt's Polaris


    SnoWest Logo


    Arctic FX

  • Sponsors

    Polaris Industries


    Bullwinkle's Saloon & Eatery


    ITBA


    West Yellowstone C of C


    Fox Shox


    SeeYellowstone.com


    TBID