Exciting Progress At Antelope Butte

They've had several snow flurries at Antelope Butte in recent weeks, along with a flurry of activity as they work hard to gear up for the winter season. With a little help from Mother Nature, opening day will be December 20th, 2019.

The team is working hard to finish renovations of the 11,400 square foot Antelope Butte Lodge.

The Lodge will be the hub of all of year-round mountain activities--hosting, teaching, learning, sharing, laughing, playing and celebrating. It's where all will gather to take a break, grab a bite, make new friends, enjoy a beverage après-ski and reminisce about the great day. The Lodge is the place where memories will be made!

They're making good progress, thanks to  donors and partners. Recent updates include:

  • Roofing was completed by Wyoming Roofing.
  • Aluminum siding material was supplied by Edge Exteriors and was installed by Affordable Siding Solutions.
  • Zowada Plumbing, Powder River Heating, Current Electric, and Wyoming Electric have all been working hard roughing in the plumbing, HVAC and electrical.
  • Cosner Construction has been doing a fantastic job with framing and trim work.
  • Thompson Master Masons were able to build the walls for the water storage and treatment room in a day!
  • WWC Engineering has been diligently crunching the numbers and completing drawings to ensure that our water system exceeds all demands 

The next phase of construction includes finishing the HVAC, plumbing and electrical work; interior walls, exterior siding, soffits and gutters

September was a busy month as staff worked with many great volunteers to clear trees and shrubs from the slopes. The Butte sends thanks to Rob, Tori, Aiden, Ethan, Tyler and Rachael Milne; Josh, Colleen, Addie, and Gavin Shaw; Jim and Tami Sorensen; Mark and Julie Weitz; Tony Tarver; Jim Benepe; Seth, Mandy and (9 month old) Orrin Roseberry; Ryan White and Van Wright for your hard work and help. 

Another great goal achieved is the installation of the crazy-looking space tube that you see in the photo above. The Sun Kids Conveyor Lift will keep beginners warm and dry as they gently glide up the hill. Huge thanks to the Wyoming Business Council, Big Horn County, incredible donors, staff and volunteers for the time, energy and funding to get this lift in place. Their mission is focused on youth and beginners, and this lift allows them to focus on fulfilling that mission. 

One of the reasons Antelope Butte is such a special place is because so many have supported the mission, donated to the project, worked hard to make thoughtful improvements, and volunteered to help tend the spaces. 

Antelope Butte will be a year-round mountain recreation area. With a strong 60-year history of skiing and snowboarding, snowsports will remain a dominant focus of Antelope Butte. Beyond the winter season, Antelope Butte will offer mountain biking, mountainboarding, disc golf, scenic chair lift rides, and host events. Our vision is for Antelope Butte to be a centerpiece of mountain recreation for northern Wyoming

The winter season at Antelope Butte begins in mid-December and can extend into mid-April. Antelope Butte is an all-natural snow mountain, is north-facing, and sits at exceptionally high elevation (8,400 ft. base, 9,400 ft. summit). Winter activities will include: 

·       Alpine (downhill) Skiing

·       Snowboarding

·       Telemark Skiing

·       Backcountry Skiing

·       Cross-country (nordic) Skiing

·       Winter Fat Biking

·       Snowshoeing

·       Winter programs for Scout, church, and youth groups

·       Avalanche & winter safety training programs

Antelope Butte sits in a picturesque valley at the heart of the Bighorn Mountains. The on-mountain amenities coupled with access to backcountry make spring, summer, and fall a perfect fit for Antelope Butte 

Antelope Butte is great because they're building it together.

 

 

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