This cozy yurt lies in the solitude of the backcountry wilderness, one hour west of Bozeman. Positioned at 8,500 feet, just below the desolate beauty of Bell Lake, the yurt has modern amenities, equipped to keep lodgers warm up to -40 below (which is important in a state that is known for brutal winter weather.)
So what exactly is a yurt? Modern variations of ancient shelters used by nomadic travelers in Siberia to Mongolia. They are ideal lodgings for alpine environments - able to withstand harsh conditions including gale for winds and deep snowfall. They are also a fun way to 'camp' in the winter months.
Managed in conjunction with the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest, the Yurt provides overnight accommodations for experienced skiers and winter enthusiasts, who ski/ride in and out. It is a pack-in-out for food, with many services included in the Yurt. This journey isn't for the faint of heart. You have to navigate avalanche prone trails through rugged terrain to reach the Yurt, but for seasoned winter outdoors enthusiasts, it is the perfect trip, yielding nearly 450 acres of trails, including Bell Bowl.
The scenery of Bell Lake is stunning, surrounded by the 10,000 feet tall Tobacco Root Range, a place known as an off the beaten path, gorgeous scene of never ending wonder and peace. Even in the frigid temps - your body battling the extremes, life is in these hills, beauty frozen in motion.
How to get there:
Information about the Yurt, trail, prep information is available on their website.
I recommend purchasing a map of the Beaverhead National Forest.
While in the region. After you've braved the elements a night or two, stop by the charming town of Ennis, which is known as a 'Fly Fishing Haven' in warmer months. The Sportsmen's Lodge is my favorite place to stay and eat in Ennis. Amble down Ennis's Main Street, where you'll discuss cute shops and galleries, stop for a soda at the Pharmacy...
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