Escape to the Snowy Range and feel right at home! Located 2 miles above the town of Centennial, WY and only 1 mile from the Snowy Range of the Medicine Bow Routt National Forest you will feel close to everything you could want to do in the mountains but secluded enough to escape the hustle. This home is perfect for families up to 6 people looking to get away without leaving all the comforts of home behind! Parking limited to a max of 2 vehicles and 1 trailer not to exceed 40' feet.
The space
As you step up to the home, you will notice the deck with a propane BBQ grill for your culinary enjoyment (we supply the propane) and, in the Summer, an outdoor table and chairs to take in the fresh mountain air.
Entering through the door with your provided door code, you will notice the open floor plan concept with kitchen, dining, and living room.
Enter into a Full Kitchen with the basic pots, pans, dinnerware, and utensils. A starter supply of coffee, tea, sugar, olive and vegetable oils, and some spices are also provided.
Dining area is setup with a dining table for up to 6 people as well as a breakfast bar with seating for 4.
The Living Room is complete with two couches with reclining ends and a Smart TV ready for your streaming services to be synced to. If you don't have any streaming services, don't fret! There are many live TV channels on the Roku Channel Ap for free. There are also a few family-friendly games and books.
Stepping up into the first bedroom features a King size bed, dresser, and dedicated workspace with ample natural and selectable lighting. Bedside you will find charging stations on both sides of the bed for your convenience.
NOTE: This first bedroom is a pass-through bedroom. All guests will have to pass through this room to the living room and/or bathroom. Great for families, may not be ideal for multiple couples or others looking for more privacy.
Off the first bedroom spurs the full bathroom stocked with towels, basic toiletries (shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and lotion), toilet paper, and a hair dryer.
Continuing through to the 2nd bedroom via the barndoor entrance, the kids or additional guests will find a comfy King and two Twin beds, dresser, and bedside charging stations to recharge after a long day of fun on the mountains!
*Snowy Range Escapes community Pickleball/Basketball Court located about 100 yards away. 8am to 8pm, feel free to join the owners and/or other guests, play at your own risk.
Other things to note
Popular Destinations:
--Summer recreation in the Snowy Range is only a few minutes away to the many hiking/mountain biking trails, ATV trails, streams, rivers, lakes, and some of Wyoming's best scenery!
--Winter recreation starts only a couple miles away to the snowmobile trailheads, ski area, and/or snowshoeing/cross country skiing opportunities!
--1 mile to the Centennial Visitor Center for the Medicine Bow National Forest where the border of the forest land starts.
--2 miles to the town of Centennial for restaurants, bars, basic groceries, and gas.
--30 miles to Laramie, home of the University of Wyoming, with all the larger city resources available.
November in the Snowy Range: Once general hunting season in the area ends at the end of October, the scenic byway over the Snowy Range is likely to close at the next significant snowstorm and remain closed until Memorial Day weekend. This has been known to happen as early as the 3rd week of October to as late as the 1st week of December. If you are planning to visit the Snowy Range in November, understand that options for hiking and sightseeing can diminish if the byway does close. Snowsports don't tend to be a viable option until the 1st week of December, so the month of November can be very limiting in outdoor activities.
April/May in the Snowy Range: The ski area typically closes by the 1st or 2nd weekend in April leaving Snowmobiling and Snowshoeing/Cross Country Skiing as the main Snowsports left to enjoy. With temperatures warming and snow melting away, we typically refer to April and the first part of May as our "Mud Season". The scenic byway typically opens by Memorial Day weekend which greatly increases the opportunities to hike, sightsee, and tour the Snowy Range. However, hiking trails don't tend to completely melt off until the last weekend in June, so bring some good mud/hiking boots and prepare to have a snowball fight in June!
Phone Service: Free Wi-Fi is provided, but cell service is hit or miss depending upon your carrier. If you have the ability to activate Wi-Fi calling on your phone, we highly suggest doing so if needing to make calls/texts. Otherwise, you may need to drive about a mile to get reliable cell coverage.
A 4WD vehicle is recommended December through April (and will even provide further access to forest service roads and adventures at all times). The road coming to the cabin is well plowed but can still be difficult at times to navigate in a 2WD vehicle. Also, winter storms can be somewhat unpredictable at times. As hard as we all try to keep the road open and accessible 24/7 for our guests and full-time residents, there are VERY RARE instances where it is too low of visibility and fast drifting snow to do so safely (typically during darkness). During these times, we suggest getting cozy in the cabin playing games or watching a movie until the weather can settle down to allow us all to move about safely.
