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Shown seated horseback in a beautiful meadow in the mountains of Wyoming, popular family travel writer Melynda Harrison shared her family’s visit to Brooks Lake Lodge & Spa in a recent article for Outdoor Families Magazine. “With a background of striated cliffs, a creek running over a mountain edge into a thin cascade, and late summer wildflowers hanging on for just a little longer all around us, I decided this might be one of the best family vacations we’ve had,” Harrison writes.

Located in the Wyoming Rocky Mountains between Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks, Brooks Lake Lodge creates experiences that connect its guests to the stunning natural surroundings in a manner that honors the generations of adventure seekers who have visited the lodge throughout the lodge’s nearly century-long history. The guest ranch provides a blend of country living with outstanding accommodations, gourmet dining and five-star service that allows families to truly disconnect from the tech-filled, everyday routine and log into days of exploring the scenic mountains, meadows, lakes and rivers with no people, buildings, vehicles – or digital screens – in sight.

As travel expert Melynda Harrison of TravelingMel described for Outdoor Families Magazine about her experience at the lodge with her husband and two sons aged 10 and 11, “One of the things we love about trips like these is the opportunity to spend time together in spectacular surroundings. Even when choosing different activities, we had two days to wander and talk as a family. I think the best conversations happen on a trail, whether on foot or horse, when there is time to share what’s on our minds.”

The lodge offers a variety of choose-your-own-adventure outdoor activities such as horseback riding, fishing, hiking, archery, canoeing and kayaking, all of which can be enjoyed with or without a guide. Kids tend to forget about their iPads and engage in the rugged brand of fun that comes with the dude ranch lifestyle. And parents can relax knowing that the all-inclusive experience means no cooking or ordering meals based on price as the meals are notoriously delicious and included in a stay, no cleaning and no overthinking. In addition, the 36-guest limit for the resort’s seven lodge rooms and eight private cabins ensures all needs are tended to and the service is VIP for everyone.

Evenings can be spent playing board games by a giant crackling fire or at the on-site Cowboy Bar where kids can play shuffleboard or air hockey and sip on hot chocolate while parents sample a delicious Manhattan cocktail made with locally-produced Wyoming Whiskey or perhaps a huckleberry margarita, incorporating the wild-foraged mountain berry.

Over the decades the lodge has become a very special place for families to experience and return to, often making an annual visit to the lodge a tradition or a place for reunions. As Harrison explains in Outdoor Families Magazine, “Doing whatever we wanted to do, eating what we wanted to eat, entirely surrounded by mountains and meadows… this is a family vacation we definitely want to repeat.”

With over 4 million visitors traveling through Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Park each year, many of which are families on road trips, Brooks Lake Lodge is an ideal spot to take a few days off the road and explore and relax in the luxuries of the Wyoming wilderness.

A February journey to Brooks Lake Lodge & Spa by SnoWest magazine editor Lane Lindstrom led to an epic two-day snowmobile adventure described as “nearly perfect.” Lindstrom’s publication for snowmobile enthusiasts is known as the authority on how to ride, what to ride and where to ride in the West. As the SnoWest story says of Brooks Lake Lodge “There are many places in the West where there is a perfect mix of the right snow conditions, over the top scenery, varied terrain, good trails and excellent service. But there are fewer places where all those variables work seamlessly to provide the almost perfect snowmobile trip. We say almost because we’re not sure we’ve had the perfect snowmobile trip yet.” Still, according to Lindstrom, the “two- day trip to Brooks Lake Lodge came oh so close.”

The feature on Brooks Lake Lodge in SnoWest goes on to describe rides through blizzards mixed with sunny clearings and 360-degree views of the spectacular scenery that surrounds the lodge. The riders enjoyed sweeping vistas of Pinnacle Buttes, a ride up to the notorious Proposal Point with its inspiring bird’s-eye lake and lodge overlook, cruising into Sublette Pass for more backcountry riding and views of Sublette Peak and Brooks Mountain and accumulating 32 fresh miles of riding. And that was just day one. The second day was even better, with a mix of sun and snow and superb deep-powder conditions. The sledders, led by the lodge’s famed snowmobile guide Skinner Bell and accompanied by General Manager Adam Long, headed straight toward Brooks Mountain and ventured farther north to upper Jade Lake, experiencing a variety of terrain and elevation – and at one point stepping off the sleds into chest-high powder. Day two dialed up 30 more miles on the snowmobiles and lots of memories.

Creating meaningful experiences and lifelong memories is what Brooks Lake Lodge aims to do for every guest. A trip to the lodge is one that is not easily forgotten, and many first-time visitors become returning regulars, making lodge stays a tradition with family or friends. In the winter, the lodge is truly a haven for snow enthusiasts with the kinds of tremendous snowmobiling conditions SnoWest details in its piece, as well as additional fun-in-the-snow opportunities for snowshoeing, cross country skiing, ice fishing and snow tubing.

The lodge transforms into a winter wonderland each season with its typical 400-600 inches of snow per year providing guests with prime riding conditions. Sitting at an elevation of 9,200 feet, the nearly century-old historic lodge offers 2 million acres of scenic territory to explore loaded with stunning Wyoming backcountry views. Guests can bring their own snowmobiles or rent from the lodge’s extensive collection of the latest, including Ski-Doo and Polaris sleds.

Brooks Lake Lodge knows that with great adventures come great appetites, and their Executive Chef Whitney Hall goes above and beyond each season to create innovative, gourmet comfort-food feasts with locally sourced ingredients and often adding flair from her Texas roots. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included in an overnight stay at Brooks Lake Lodge and are intended to leave guests immensely satisfied and fueled for their day in the snow. During winter, the dining room is also open to the public for lunch only and is a local treasure for enjoying a full day of snowmobiling, cross country skiing or fat biking down the five-mile road to the lodge to enjoy Chef Whitney’s famous fireside midday offerings.

After a day of playing, eating and relaxing, a peaceful and quiet night’s sleep awaits. As SnoWest describes it, “Brooks Lake Lodge accommodations are a cut above the rest.” With a maximum of 36 overnight guests, everyone is a VIP and the 1:1 staff-to-guest ratio ensures personal, attentive, friendly service. Guests can retire to one of the seven lodge rooms or eight private cabins available at the lodge. Meanwhile, spa services such as Deep Tissue or Hot Stone massages are available to book at the onsite Rocky Mountain Spa, which houses an 11-by-17-foot covered outdoor hot tub with breathtaking views of Brooks Lake and the Pinnacle Buttes.

A “Story Book Lodge,” a “Snowy Solitaire,” a “Wintry Western Getaway,” the “Best Place to Relax in Wyoming,” a “Best All-Inclusive Resort in the U.S.” and a “Bucket List Destination” – this is the recognition given by a variety of travel media to describe the experience at Brooks Lake Lodge & Spa, an all-inclusive guest ranch located deep in the woods of the Shoshone National Forest. While Jackson Hole may be the most talked about Wyoming destination for winter travelers, about an hour’s drive away sits the hidden historical gem of Brooks Lake Lodge, perched lakeside at the base of scenic mountain ranges with its own remote wooded charms.

Preparing for a winter stay at Brooks Lake Lodge requires just a few things: warm, comfy clothes, a good pair of snow boots and that book that’s been waiting months to be opened and read. Guests can leave behind the laptops and iPads and forget being attached to the cell phone all day; there is no cell service (though there is WiFi for those must-connect situations). Instead guests should be prepared to go off the grid to explore and play in Wyoming’s magical winter wonderland and to relax in the comforts of the Old West meets New West rustic-luxe accommodations at Brooks Lake Lodge. Basically, guests can just dress for the occasion – be it active adventures in the mountains or a restful night of fireside dinner in the historic dining hall followed by drinks at the onsite Cowboy Bar – while everything else, including wallets, can stay in the suite as all meals are included in an overnight stay as are most activities.

Open for the winter season from late December to mid-March, Brooks Lake Lodge offers the ultimate winter playground for snow enthusiasts including world-class backcountry snowmobiling around the two million scenic acres of snowy wilderness to explore. Experts and novices are all welcome as there is a range of terrain to cruise and experienced guides to lead the tours. With an average of 400-600 inches of snowfall annually the conditions are notoriously impressive and have earned the lodge the name“a bucket list” for adventurous sled heads from American Snowmobiler magazine.

While snowmobiling may be the headlining act, the lodge offers many more ways to be entertained during a winter stay, including a guided snowshoe nature walk through the Shoshone National Forest admiring spectacular landscapes and spotting wildlife such as moose and bighorn sheep. Cross-country skiing is also an option with all the necessary gear available onsite to borrow. And for anglers, ice fishing is an ideal winter activity with the lodge providing everything needed from an ice hut, rod and reel, bait and hooks to hot coffee and snacks. Ice fishers can enjoy “catch and release” fishing or bring the prize back to the lodge where the chef can cook it up for an evening meal. And for the kids – or the kid at heart – as Park City Magazine put it, “extreme snow tubing is a must.” Tubers are transported via snowmobile to the top of a large snow ridge before taking the ride down a long snowy slope. Repeat. Repeat.

Now back to the dining: after all the outdoor excitement, guests can refuel with the fine dining-meets-comfort food menu thoughtfully created by Brooks Lake Lodge’s acclaimed Executive Chef Whitney Hall. Chef Whitney’s hugely popular dishes include lunch items such as the Cub Creek Croquettes with fried grits, gruyere cheese and truffle aioli or the Buffalo Basin Sloppy Joe served on toasted garlic bread. For dinner, guests enjoy such options as honey-glazed duck breast with a persimmon and date chutney served with roasted Brussels sprouts and parmesan smashed Peruvian potatoes or roasted buffalo prime rib with a Wyoming Whiskey au jus horseradish whip, cream sautéed haricots verts and loaded mashed potatoes.

The lodge rooms and private cabins at Brooks Lake Lodge for couples feature king-sized, handcrafted lodge pole pine beds, crisp linens, goose down comforters and terry cloth spa robes. With a maximum of 36 people per night, each guest of Brooks Lake Lodge is a VIP and can expect superb customer service from the friendly staff. The relaxing onsite full-service spa provides complimentary use of the tranquility room, dry sauna, fitness room and an 11-by-17-foot hot tub overlooking Brooks Lake and the Pinnacle Buttes. Spa services are available for booking at an additional price.

Wildly remote lodge packed with outdoor activities fits the bill for social distancing

Dubois, Wyoming – February 17, 2021 – USA Today recently called out Wyoming, one of the least populated and least traveled states in the U.S., as a perfect socially distanced family travel destination, recommending Brooks Lake Lodge & Spa, the exclusive, all-inclusive guest resort, for an ideal winter stay. The “Wide-open spaces of Wyoming” article praises the Dubois, Wyoming, location as a “winter mecca,” with plentiful snowfall and fresh-air activities as motivation to get out in the wild and connect with nature, something Brooks Lake Lodge has been doing for nearly 100 years. With private cabins that offer lakeside views and panoramic vistas of the snow-capped Wind River Mountains and Pinnacle Buttes, guests of the family-friendly lodge enjoy snowy solitude – and winter fun.

Accommodating a maximum of 18 guests at a time this winter, Brooks Lake Lodge immerses visitors in mountain life, sleeping in comfy lodgepole pine beds in private cabins with wood-burning stoves and private decks with remarkable views. And lodge guests can choose from a variety of outdoor mountain adventures, with world-class snowmobiling as a top draw. Featuring 600 miles of groomed trails, 2 million acres of untrammeled backcountry terrain and expert guides to take experienced riders and beginners alike for a memorable day, snowmobiling amid the scenic landscapes galore is good for the snow lover’s soul. Other outdoor winter activities at the lodge include snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and ice fishing, all with the option of a private guide.

All meals are included in an overnight stay and served fireside in the Great Hall beneath a three-story cathedral ceiling. The culinary team at Brooks Lake Lodge prepares fresh, innovative and thoughtful dishes that keep guests fueled for the day’s activities. Lunch includes such items as a Duck Spinach Salad with goat cheese and pretzel crostini and a Steak Sandwich featuring braised brisket with goat cheese butter, balsamic mushrooms, wilted spinach and pickled red onions, while dinner entrees include Cajun Diver Scallops and Tenderloin of Beef Roulade.

Overnight winter rates at Brooks Lake Lodge start at $450 per person per night and include all meals, activities and guides (separate fees are associated with snowmobile rentals). The lodge’s winter season extends through March 15, 2021. Summer season runs June 19 – September 15, 2021.

About Brooks Lake Lodge & Spa

Brooks Lake Lodge & Spa, a nearly 100-year-old historic guest ranch is located in Wyoming’s Shoshone National Forest near Jackson Hole, Grand Teton National Park and Yellowstone National Park. Surrounded by evergreen forests next to alpine Brooks Lake, the exclusive, all-inclusive Rocky Mountain resort offers five-star service, luxury accommodations and gourmet dining. Recently named a 2020 best place to “Lean into Winter” by Travel + Leisure, the lodge enjoys frequent media acclaim, including as a 2019 Best All-Inclusive Resort in the U.S. by MSN Lifestyle, a 2018 Best Lake Resort by National Geographic Traveler and a 2017 Western Landmark by Western Art & Architecture. For additional information and reservations visit www.brookslake.com or call 866.213.4022. Follow Brooks Lake Lodge on Facebook and Instagram.

So many things make late summer in Wyoming a pure delight: the long, humidity-free days, the stunning sunsets over dramatic mountain ranges, the roaming wildlife, widespread wildflowers and of course, huckleberry season. The small dark huckleberries, which grow wild on forested slopes in the Rocky Mountain West – attempts to cultivate the plant have failed – are at their peak in Wyoming during the late summer season. Brooks Lake Lodge & Spa Executive Chef Whitney Hall, always on the lookout for the best of regional, in-season ingredients to bring to the lodge’s table, has targeted the 2019 late summer season for a veritable berry food festival, designing an array of new and fabulous dishes for the lodge’s highly acclaimed menu.

All-inclusive pricing means guests can participate in guided or unguided activities around the lodge’s breathtaking mountain setting in the heart of Wyoming’s Shoshone National Forest near Yellowstone National Park. Late summer brings blue ribbon fishing in the nearby lakes and rivers and horseback riding or hiking the many scenic trails, as well as canoeing and archery.

And all-inclusive also encompasses three hearty chef-prepared meals each day along with a daily fireside Governors Tea Time at 4 p.m., with house made cookies and pastries, cheeses and fruits for afternoon snacking. Recently recognized by MSN as one of the Best All-Inclusive Resorts in the United States, Brooks Lake Lodge knows how to create a unique vacation experience where guests can play like a kid, eat like a king and sleep like a log.

Acclaimed Executive Chef Whitney Hall has been multiply honored by sources from the L.A. Times to Food & Beverage Magazine for her innovative and hearty menu items. And her plans for Brooks Lake Lodge & Spa’s new huckleberry season extravaganza are sure to please.

“I enjoy working with huckleberries most of all because they are indigenous to the area and their tart and sweet flavor pairs well with the game meats that I use in my entrees, such as duck and venison,” says Chef Hall. “Also, huckleberries are very versatile in desserts, and they create fabulous cocktails like our signature huckleberry margaritas.”

Some of the special items that will be added to the menu during huckleberry season this year include such breakfast items as lemon-ricotta huckleberry miniature waffles served with a browned butter maple syrup, oat-milk chia-seed huckleberry yogurt and miniature huckleberry donuts. Lunch specials include roasted rosemary-and-thyme-infused chicken and turkey croque monsieur with Gruyere cheese and a huckleberry dipping sauce and Peking duck wings with a huckleberry lime glaze and fried parsnips. Governors Tea Time specialties will include huckleberry macarons; and dinner specials feature roasted rack of venison with a blood orange huckleberry compote. For dessert, guests can sample a huckleberry budino (Italian custard) with marshmallow whipped cream and candied lime.

Meanwhile guests can also enjoy rejuvenating spa treatments at the onsite Rocky Mountain Spa, which offers separately priced facials and massages and boasts an included-with-stay sauna, fitness center and enormous 11-by-17-foot hot tub overlooking Brooks Lake and the Pinnacle Buttes. And sleeping soundly in cozy lodge rooms or private cabins with goose-down comforters and terrycloth spa robes is the norm at this secluded mountain lodge that hosts no more than 36 people at a time, creating a true VIP experience for its guests.

Local favorite to serve gourmet snow-season lunches with new guidelines in historic hall

Dubois, Wyoming – December 21, 2020 – Locals and visitors can still enjoy a day trip of snowmobiling, snowshoeing or even fat biking the snowy road that leads to Brooks Lake Lodge for lunch this winter; however, they will need to make a reservation. While typically the lodge is open to the public for winter lunches on a first-come, first-served basis, to continue to put the safety of staff and guests first, the lodge will host a limited number of reservation-only daily lunch guests for this year’s December 20, 2020 – March 15, 2021, season.

Always a popular way to spend a winter day in Wyoming – and just named a perfect place to “Lean in to Winter” by Travel + Leisure magazine – Brooks Lake Lodge has been a long-time favorite for regional snowmobilers and other outdoor adventurers. Each winter season, the lodge enjoys serving its daytime guests a well-earned, hearty lunch while offering riders the comfort of warming up by one of the lodge’s giant crackling fires before heading back out to enjoy the snowy backcountry terrain. Continuing that tradition is important to the lodge, and they are asking for daytime lunch guests to call in advance at 307-455-2121 to reserve space for their party, so that the lodge can maintain a limited amount of people indoors at a time.

The spacious and historic Great Hall, complete with a relaxing fire in its classic stone fireplace, offers a beautiful space for guests to warm up – and the meals are sure to satisfy everyone. This year the culinary team will be offering several new items to the lunch menu such as appetizers including Duck Confit Poutine with seasoned fried potatoes, confit duck leg, white cheddar curds, stout beer gravy and pickled red onion; and Trout Hushpuppies with a dill and arbol chili aioli. New lunch entrees will include the Buffaloaf, a bacon-wrapped bison open-faced sandwich with a horseradish aioli and crispy fried jalapenos; and a new Steak Sandwich, featuring braised brisket with goat cheese butter, balsamic mushrooms, wilted spinach, and pickled red onions. As for dessert, the deep-fried cookie dough, a fan favorite, is not going anywhere.

Lunch at Brooks Lake Lodge begins December 20, 2020, and is served daily from 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. Reservations are required by calling 307-455-2121.

About Brooks Lake Lodge & Spa

Brooks Lake Lodge & Spa, a nearly 100-year-old historic guest ranch near Jackson Hole, Grand Teton National Park and Yellowstone National Park, is located one mile from the North American Continental Divide, with views of the Pinnacle Buttes, Austin’s Peak and Brooks Mountain. Surrounded by evergreen forests, wildlife and alpine Brooks Lake, the exclusive, all-inclusive Wyoming Rocky Mountain resort offers five-star service, luxury accommodations and gourmet dining. Named a 2019 Best All-Inclusive Resort in the U.S. by MSN Lifestyle, a 2018 Best Lake Resort by National Geographic Traveler magazine, a 2017 Western Landmark and hidden gem by Western Art & Architecture, a U.S. Rocky Mountain Stunning Inn & Lodge by Vacation Idea, a Top 10 Luxury Wildlife Lodge by Money Inc., Where to Go Off the Grid by the Travel Channel, and a Travel + Leisure Great American Lodge. For additional information and reservations visit www.brookslake.com or call 866.213.4022. Follow Brooks Lake Lodge on Facebook and Instagram.

Snow coach or snowmobile in to remote Wyoming backcountry resort

Dubois, Wyoming – November 18, 2020 – Winter is coming, and for those who’ve spent too much of 2020 cooped up at home, a remote wooded Wyoming winter getaway may be the best New Year’s resolution for 2021. For a restorative get-off-the-grid experience, Brooks Lake Lodge, the all-inclusive, exclusive guest ranch deep in the woods of Wyoming’s Shoshone National Forest, is perched at 9,200 feet with lakeside views and panoramic vistas of the Wind River Mountains and Pinnacle Buttes. Unspoiled nature abounds for miles, creating a remarkable playground for lodge guests – with snowmobiling a favorite way to enjoy the winter landscape, atop new top-of-the-line sleds in the company of elite guides.

With 600 miles of groomed trails and 2 million acres of untrammeled backcountry terrain, the lodge is a favorite with “sled heads,” including being a called a “dynamo destination” on the sledding “bucket list” by American Snowmobiler and “a cut above” by SnoWest. This year the lodge boasts 10 new snow machines, and the always sought-after company of Brooks Lake’s resident snowmobile experts including famed pro rider Skinner Bell. But with all the technical riding potential for skilled sled jockeys, the experience is totally tailored to guest abilities, ensuring memorable fun in the snow for novices and families as well.

While snowmobiling is often a guest favorite, the lodge offers a variety of cold-weather activities, including cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and ice fishing with the necessary equipment supplied and guides available. Guests also can enjoy a Rocky Mountain Safari through the surrounding countryside with a guide explaining the unique Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem habitat and pointing out such local wildlife as moose and bighorn sheep. And because relaxation is just as important as adventuring, the lodge has guests covered with the on-site Rocky Mountain Spa offering a variety of massages, facials and scrubs. For just kicking back, the spa’s enormous 11-by-17-foot hot tub overlooking the Pinnacle Mountains is the perfect spot for an après-snow-day soak.

All this activity works up an appetite, but getting a good meal is never a concern at Brooks Lake Lodge, where the talented culinary team offers guests three thoughtfully prepared Western gourmet meals each day, all included in an overnight stay. Called “the best meal in the middle of nowhere” by Food and Beverage Magazine, and hailed by the Travel Channel, the LA Times and Big Sky Journal, the dining scene at the lodge is well fit for the inner foodie. We’re talking entrees such as Tenderloin of Beef Roulade stuffed with fresh spinach, red bell peppers and toasted pine nuts; Cajun Diver Scallops; and Ganache-covered Golden Vanilla Cake with Fresh Berry Compote for dessert. Yep, no one leaves the Great Hall hungry or unsatisfied. And the Great Hall will be open to the public for a limited number of reservation-only daytime lunch guests during the winter season for snowmobilers, skiers or snowshoers enjoying the wintery backcountry.

As for accommodations, guests at the lodge can kick back in their private cabin or in the lodge’s Sheep Suite, each space equipped with a wood burning stove, comfy lodgepole pine beds and views of the remarkable surroundings. Brooks Lake Lodge will accommodate a maximum of 18 overnight guests at a time this winter, as the safety of staff and guests is the lodge number one priority.

Overnight winter rates at Brooks Lake Lodge start at $450 per person per night and include all meals and all activities and guides (with the exception of separate fees associated with snowmobile rentals). The lodge opens on December 20, 2020, and remains open for the winter season through March 15, 2021. While Christmas and New Year’s holidays are already booked for the 2020/21 season, it’s not too soon to grab a spot for next year’s winter holidays.

About Brooks Lake Lodge & Spa

Brooks Lake Lodge & Spa, a nearly 100-year-old historic guest ranch near Jackson Hole, Grand Teton National Park and Yellowstone National Park, is located one mile from the North American Continental Divide, with views of the Pinnacle Buttes, Austin’s Peak and Brooks Mountain. Surrounded by evergreen forests, wildlife and alpine Brooks Lake, the exclusive, all-inclusive Wyoming Rocky Mountain resort offers five-star service, luxury accommodations and gourmet dining. Named a 2019 Best All-Inclusive Resort in the U.S. by MSN Lifestyle, a 2018 Best Lake Resort by National Geographic Traveler magazine, a 2017 Western Landmark and hidden gem by Western Art & Architecture, a U.S. Rocky Mountain Stunning Inn & Lodge by Vacation Idea, a Top 10 Luxury Wildlife Lodge by Money Inc., Where to Go Off the Grid by the Travel Channel, and a Travel + Leisure Great American Lodge. For additional information and reservations visit www.brookslake.com or call 866.213.4022. Follow Brooks Lake Lodge on Facebook and Instagram.

Brooks Lake Lodge & Spa is pleased to announce that we will open for our 99th summer season July 1, 2020. We continue to follow along closely with the current global pandemic. We are constantly evaluating how best to deal with the current health crisis and will update you frequently as to any changes with us. Our first priority regarding decisions about our summer operations will be to ensure the health and safety of our guests and staff.

In doing our part to help flatten the curve we have eliminated our operations for the month of June, are constantly reevaluating how best to keep our facilities sanitized, and had our staff arrive on property an entire month early to quarantine in place. To keep our guests and staff safe as we reopen, we have reduced the scale of our operation by eliminating all large groups from our summer lineup. We have decided to allow only a small number of guests on the property at one time to ensure social distancing can be adhered to with ease — and we have created a new position of Sanitation Manager, who is responsible for keeping us up to date and in compliance with all government mandates regarding sanitation. We are closely following guidance from the Center for Disease Control, Food and Drug Administration, and the American Hotel and Lodging Association.

Our amended cancellation policy is:

At time of booking, 25% non-refundable deposit is due. If you travel plans need to be changed, we will allow you to alter your vacations within the following two seasons of operations. Meaning the balance can be applied to following winter or next summer, after that Brooks Lake Lodge will retain the deposit. Additionally, If your vacation with Brooks Lake Lodge and Spa cannot happen due to travel bans/restrictions in your home or ours, we will refund you in full.

For questions or concerns around our cancellation or other Covid-19-related policies, please contact our new General Manager, Matthew Tousignant. He will evaluate each set of circumstances individually.

Stay Safe and Healthy, matthew@brookslake.com

Brooks Lake Lodge (307) 455 – 2121

Dubois, Wyoming – December 14, 2020 – A world-famous Wyoming winter destination for snow enthusiasts, Brooks Lake Lodge is legendary for its incredible snowmobile scene, and for good reason. Offering the perfect mix of terrain, conditions and scenery, Brooks Lake Lodge & Spa offers expert sled heads as well as novices an exceptional experience, making the lodge a yearly tradition for many couples, friends and families. Averaging 400-600 inches of snow each winter, the remote Brooks Lake Lodge, perched at 9,200 feet in Shoshone National Forest backcountry, has been called a “bucket list destination” for snowmobilers, offering an extraordinary snowy playground with scenery for days, including the Pinnacle Buttes, Brooks Mountain, and Richard’s Peak.

Brooks Lake Lodge’s dedicated staff includes an elite roster of snowmobile guides who help riders create lifelong memories in the mountains. Activities Manager and Wyoming native Jeremiah “Skinner” Bell has been a snowmobile guide for over 25 years, the last 16 of them at the lodge where his passion for the sport is as deep as the snow he spends his winters exploring and conquering. A fierce competitor on the snow cross and hill climb circuits, Skinner has earned his reputation as a high-flyer who pushes the boundaries of snowmobiling as a sport. But his favorite part of guiding at Brooks Lake Lodge is helping build the confidence of guests and watching them overcome their fears. Especially rewarding is guiding returning guests year after year, “knowing where they started as a rider and seeing how far they have come,” he says. “It doesn’t get any better!” A two-day sledding trip at the lodge, guided by Skinner, was called “nearly perfect” by SnoWest magazine, who gave him high praise for knowing the area inside out.

Located in Wyoming backcountry so remote it’s accessible only by snowmobile or snowcoach in winter, Brooks Lake Lodge is snowmobiling heaven for riders from novices to experienced sled heads.

Snowmobile guide Kacy Conner’s roots at Brooks Lake Lodge are deep – and romantic: it’s where his parents met and fell in love, where Kacy was born and where he met his own wife – they even married at the lodge – making him a true Brooks Lake legacy. This will be Kacy’s fifth year guiding snowmobiling and he “lives for winter,” having started riding when his parents gifted him a 120cc Polaris at the age of two. Kacy’s favorite part of the job is bringing new clients to ride in the mountains surrounding the beautiful lodge he has been raised on.

The lodge’s third snowmobile guide, Jared Nichols, moved to Wyoming in 2012 after spending time in Hawaii on a Navy destroyer. The first thing he bought upon arrival in the state was a snowmobile, and it was during a trip to Brooks Lake Lodge for their notoriously awesome winter lunch when he fell in love with the area. This will be Jared’s second season guiding at the lodge.

At the end of a long snowy day, the lodge beckons with hearty gourmet dining and down-layered beds.

Aside from staggering amounts of powdery snow, epic riding and great guides, the lodge appeals to the appetites of the sled heads who in a typical year travel from around the world to ride, relax and eat like kings and queens. The culinary team at the lodge offers guests gourmet comfort through its hearty and thoughtful meals, all included in an overnight stay. As American Snowmobiler said of the dining scene, “Each course of every meal was a mouthwatering delight.” And after a day at play in the snow, the lodge’s private cabins with pine beds, down comforters and wood burning stoves provide the ultimate setting for a well-earned night’s sleep.

And while riders can arrive with their own sleds if they wish, Brooks Lake Lodge boasts a new-this-winter fleet that includes four Ski-Doo 850s, five Polaris 850s, two Polaris 800s and four Ski-Doo 600s. Enamored of the stellar snowmobiling scene, Travel + Leisure just recognized Brooks Lake Lodge in its coveted winter issue, encouraging travelers to “power through the powder” on the resort’s more than 2,500 miles of snowy trails.

Overnight winter rates at Brooks Lake Lodge start at $450 per person per night and include all meals and all activities and guides (snowmobile rentals carry a separate fee). For the 2020/21 winter season, which runs December 20, 2020, through March xx, 2021, the lodge is limiting accommodations to a maximum of 18 overnight guests at a time, as the safety of staff and guests is the number-one priority.

About Brooks Lake Lodge & Spa

Brooks Lake Lodge & Spa, a nearly 100-year-old historic guest ranch near Jackson Hole, Grand Teton National Park and Yellowstone National Park, is located one mile from the North American Continental Divide, with views of the Pinnacle Buttes, Austin’s Peak and Brooks Mountain. Surrounded by evergreen forests, wildlife and alpine Brooks Lake, the exclusive, all-inclusive Wyoming Rocky Mountain resort offers five-star service, luxury accommodations and gourmet dining. Named a 2019 Best All-Inclusive Resort in the U.S. by MSN Lifestyle, a 2018 Best Lake Resort by National Geographic Traveler magazine, a 2017 Western Landmark and hidden gem by Western Art & Architecture, a U.S. Rocky Mountain Stunning Inn & Lodge by Vacation Idea, a Top 10 Luxury Wildlife Lodge by Money Inc., Where to Go Off the Grid by the Travel Channel, and a Travel + Leisure Great American Lodge. For additional information and reservations visit www.brookslake.com or call 866.213.4022. Follow Brooks Lake Lodge on Facebook and Instagram.

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Fatherly recommends Wyoming resort for families to unplug and enjoy in summer and winter

Dubois, Wyoming – October 16, 2020 – Brooks Lake Lodge & Spa, the remote, all-inclusive guest ranch tucked into the Wyoming woods near Yellowstone National Park, was recently honored by Fatherly.com as one of 9 Seriously Beautiful, Seriously Remote Family Vacation Spots. Citing the need for families to “get away from it all, unplug and enjoy” while remembering “there is beauty to be found in every corner” of the planet, the top dads’ website recommends picturesque places to weather the wilds in style – including historic Brooks Lake Lodge. Perfect for families with children 7 and up to escape to in both summer and winter, the resort opens for its winter season December 20, 2020, with summer season mid-June through mid-September. Located 25 miles from the nearest tiny town of Dubois, Wyoming, and 60 miles east of Jackson Hole, the lodge rests lakeside at 9,200 feet, surrounded by dramatic mountain landscapes deep in the Shoshone National Forest.

With eight private cabins ranging in size from cozy one-room cottages to large family-size structures that can accommodate up to eight people, each is equipped with a wood-burning stove, as well as a deck for taking in the tremendous views. Every cabin is close walking distance to the main lodge, which houses the Great Hall for family dining as well as the Cowboy Bar with tasty libations for adults. Hosting a maximum of 18 guests at a time for the upcoming winter season, the footprint at the lodge is small, ensuring each guest is always a VIP with a 1:1 staff-to-guest ratio for the ultimate in service.

In the summer, families can find themselves horseback riding along the scenic trails that surround the lodge or fishing for trout in one of the alpine lakes or rivers. The lodge offers a variety of nature-rich, outdoor ranch-style activities that engage kids and parents with the countryside and each other. Other summer activities include kayaking, hiking, archery and astronomy lessons that take advantage of spectacular starry nights.

And in the winter it’s all about snowmobiling on the lodge’s world-famous terrain with 2 million acres for beginners and experts alike to explore and enjoy. With a sweet fleet of new snow machines for the 2020/21 winter season, the lodge features the finest sleds and expert guides to lead a family on a fun, safe and scenic adventure. As Fatherly shares, families vacationing at Brooks Lake Lodge can also enjoy backcountry skiing and ice fishing in some of the Wild West’s truest wilderness.

While all this activity requires fuel, families can rest assured that the meals are hearty, delicious and offer something for everyone. Choosing from an array of gourmet comfort foods taken to the next level, families enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner served in the grand dining hall with its crackling fire in the massive stacked-stone fireplace. Recently recognized by Big Sky Journal for its legendary cuisine and local farm-to-table partnerships, the lodge offers dining that is nothing less than memorable. And with meals part of the lodge’s all-inclusive pricing, there’s no worry about selecting less expensive menu items – everyone orders exactly what they want and enjoys what’s famously been called “the best meal in the middle of nowhere.”

About Brooks Lake Lodge & Spa

Brooks Lake Lodge & Spa, a nearly 100-year-old historic guest ranch near Jackson Hole, Grand Teton National Park and Yellowstone National Park, is located one mile from the North American Continental Divide, with views of the Pinnacle Buttes, Austin’s Peak and Brooks Mountain. Surrounded by evergreen forests, wildlife and alpine Brooks Lake, the exclusive, all-inclusive Wyoming Rocky Mountain resort offers five-star service, luxury accommodations and gourmet dining. Named a 2019 Best All-Inclusive Resort in the U.S. by MSN Lifestyle, a 2018 Best Lake Resort by National Geographic Traveler magazine, a 2017 Western Landmark and hidden gem by Western Art & Architecture, a U.S. Rocky Mountain Stunning Inn & Lodge byVacation Idea, a Top 10 Luxury Wildlife Lodge by Money Inc., Where to Go Off the Grid by the Travel Channel, and a Travel + Leisure Great American Lodge. For additional information and reservations visit www.brookslake.com or call 866.213.4022. Follow Brooks Lake Lodge on Facebook and Instagram.