This May Be the Most Underrated Winter Town in Wyoming-and It Has Natural Hot Springs, Epic Snowmobiling, and a Private Ski Mountain

"As winter settles over Saratoga-a tiny Wyoming town set between the Sierra Madre and Medicine Bow ranges, about 98 miles west of Laramie-snow and serenity reveal its most compelling season. With a population of around 1,700 and a landscape defined by wide valleys, craggy snow-covered peaks, and an abundance of elk, deer, and moose, it's a place where travelers come to slow down, soak in steamy mineral-rich hot springs, and spend all their daylight hours outdoors."

"This quiet slice of southern Wyoming also happens to be one of the Cowboy State's more surprising-or at least underrated-winter playgrounds. Snowmobilers head for the surrounding mountains, where hundreds of miles of groomed trails and deep, untracked powder draw riders from across the country. Saratoga also sits within striking distance of some remarkable ski terrain. Snowy Range Ski Area is less than two hours away, while Brush Creek Ranch operates Green Mountain, an ultra-exclusive private snowcat-accessed ski experience just minutes from town."

Saratoga sits between the Sierra Madre and Medicine Bow ranges, about 98 miles west of Laramie, with around 1,700 residents and a landscape of wide valleys and snow-covered peaks. Winter offers hot springs, abundant elk, deer, and moose, and lengthy daylight for outdoor activities. Snowmobiling draws riders to hundreds of miles of groomed trails and deep powder; nearby ski options include Snowy Range Ski Area and private Green Mountain snowcat-accessed skiing from Brush Creek Ranch. Families can snowshoe, ice-skate, shop, and enjoy spa treatments. The town emphasizes simplicity and outdoor recreation.

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