Crooked Creek Guest Ranch - Dubois

Ski Dog · Oct 20, 2014

Thinking about staying at Crooked Creek Guest Ranch at the end of February. We've stayed at Togwotee several times but were thinking about changing it up a bit. We like to do moderate climbing (no Sledneck riders in our group) and boondocking in the trees and open meadows and would be renting sleds. Is there good riding close by or would we have to trail ride 30+ miles to get to the good areas? Crooked Creek is quite a bit cheaper but is it worth saving $400 per person staying there or do we eat it and stay at Togwotee? Thanks!

dragonguy · Oct 20, 2014

Been up there several times check out my post in Wyo Trip Recommendations - Jackson Area.
Great place way cheaper than tog!
You can ride out from there or trail up to the turn outs and ride from there.
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CCGR Guide · Oct 31, 2014

Hello Ski Dog glad to hear you are interested in staying with us. Sorry I haven't been on here in a while but, I was excited to see our name in the thread. My name is Nick my wife and I manage Crooked Creek.

As you probably know we are on the same trail system as TML. From what I can tell we have everything your looking for (trees, meadows &, hills). Typically we can ride out of the ranch from Thanksgiving until mid April. We rent 800cc Ski-Doo and Arctic Cat sleds. We have guides, gas, gear and, lodging.

If you haven't already been on our website check it out. If you have any questions give us a call 307-455-2815.

99slpss · Nov 1, 2014

We are going to Crooked Creek Jan 1-6! Staying at the big house, this will be our first time to crooked creek.

Nick is there some good climbs and technical trees fairly close to the resort or do you have to venture out pretty far?

CCGR Guide · Nov 1, 2014

You never have to go real far to find good things. At the most 10-15 miles when we haven't had any snow for a while. If the snow is good you can ride a mile from the lodge all day. I like to ride technical trees too. If you get off the trail and look for it there is plenty of that kind of riding close. Thats one of the good things about riding in our area, we don't have nearly the volume of people down here. We may not get as much snow in places but, there is far less people so finding un-tracked powder is easier.

Hail Yea · Nov 6, 2014

Crooked Creek

I have been riding this area since 1998 and when there is good snow it's a great place to ride without all the traffic from TML. I do like TML as well but it gets really busy at times. Grab a guide for a day and it will be money well spent.

NorthMNSledder · Nov 6, 2014

We have rented sleds from crooked creek the past couple seasons. This year will be the first year we are staying with them. They have a great operation there and Nicks right you don't have to go far to find some good riding and you stay out of the TML mess of people.

indyseriesnick · Nov 11, 2014

The riding around there is absolutely phenomenal! The CD trail is very close to Crooked Creek, and from the CD you can take lots of smaller trails thatll lead to open fields for boon docking and many other things. Plus ive been staying at a cabin near Crooked Creek. We go down to the bar/restaurant most nights, and its a great friendly atmosphere there!

It would be hard for you not to have a great time there!

asu_gt · Nov 16, 2014

we rent a house in that area and some guys rent from crooked creek. they seem like good folks and the riding is solid. Honestly, and I may get flamed for this, if there is good snow the riding is a commodity between the two areas. we know of plenty good climbing areas and boon docking opportunities.

CCGR Guide · Nov 17, 2014

Thanks for all the good reviews guys. The snow is piling up I haven't had a chance to ride yet. From what I have heard from the hunters in the area the snow is about 18"-24+" not far from here and we have about a foot in the yard. We will try to get out early this week. I will post some pictures or even a video if I can. You can check out videos from the last few years on our YouTube channel.

Pro-8250 · Nov 20, 2014

Sent you a PM.

motodad383 · Dec 9, 2014

383 COMPOUND GETTING SLED FEVER

Hello Crooked Creek Crew. Would like to make a trip out to see you mid to late January. How's it looking so far?:face-icon-small-coo

CCGR Guide · Dec 10, 2014

Things are filling up quick. Give us a call (307-455-2815) and we will accommodate you as best we can.

99slpss · Dec 10, 2014

Are you currently able to ride from the lodge to get places or are you better off driving up the pass further? We are coming the first week of January and just wondering what the snow is currently like?

Ross Anderson · Dec 11, 2014

Nick keep us posted on snow conditions.Thanks Ross

CCGR Guide · Dec 11, 2014

We have been riding from the lodge for about 3 weeks now. The snow we have is getting pretty set up, it hasn't snowed much in the last week. The base should be pretty good this year, the snow we have gotten was heavy. We have 2-4 feet depending on elevation. We are supposed to get more this weekend so keep your fingers crossed. Groomers have been out and all of the trails are marked now. I will try to keep up with snow conditions, as best I can, throughout the winter. If your curious just give us a call 307-455-2815.

COWolfe · Dec 14, 2014

Save your money and enjoy crooked creek. Its a blast and if you want to bar hop, you can go to line shack bar (I've heard that the bar only is going to open again this year). Riding is no different than togowtee. We usually spend our time in the trees and meadows, not a ton of hill climbing, compared to CO in my opinion. But its a great place and much cheaper than tog. I have never used their guides, but never heard any complaints. Ypubwont be disapponted unless you want to spend more money. Now all we need is more snow.

Ross Anderson · Dec 15, 2014

Nick how much snow last night web cam is not working

bcriderm8 · Dec 16, 2014

Looks like 6".

LB1 · Dec 19, 2014

The snow must be getting deep, even the moose are checking out a new ski doo to rent

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