Hey guys! New here but I was curios what you guys would recommend for moving up there? I'm going to go to a college there but will be living in a house but am looking for some tips on good blades, clothes, bags, boots. Anything helps! Will be going there in March so it should be cold
WY is colder than Alaska in winter - and no, it is not a 'dry cold"... Buy your coats locally, you'll pay too much in SoCal. Good luck, should be fun. Can you share what institution?
Wmi of NOLS. Wilderness emt school and thanks for all of the responses! Always been an outdoorsman and am looking forward to moving up there
Just remember that the areas that say Reservation Land, Keep Out, mean it. I had a buddy who was up that way on business try and save a little time doing that, and his truck came back looking like it took part in Custer's Last Stand, if you take my drift.
Read up on Jim Bridger. Still a Fort Bridger, take the time to visit. Worth the effort. If you are going to be in the A/O learn some of the local history - make your weekends a chance to learn as well. Here is a good start - Wyoming State Historic Preservation Office, The Bridger Trail-Jim Bridger
First off, Welcome to the Monkey @Garyca .... I lived on the east slope for a few years and can tell you Carhart is your friend!! The joke is that you have to fill your pockets with rocks to keep fro being blown away.. the wind blows ALL winter.. High top Sorel's will serve you well or if money is not a problem, then a good pair of Whites boots..
Just remember that your body is used to so cal weather conditions. You will need to layer your cloths and get your self a Mad Bomber hat and make it a good one. It will keep your head and ears worm. Make sure your heave coat has a hood as that will help keep the wind from blowing down your back.
@Dont is correct about the wind. It blows & blows. Good shell/jacket that says windproof may help. Layers are good. Be prepared for snow. Many places are starting to clearance winter stuff so you can get lots of stuff on line. Thermal underwear, wool socks, boots- water proof or repellent. Hats, gloves and face protector. A bandanna can be used for facial protection also. Make sure your vehicle is winterized and you have proper tires and chains if needed. The couple near us came from CA. I told them they needed chains for their front wheel drive. They only put on one..... they didn't read the box that said you needed to use both. Have a winter bag in your car.
I actually bought a carhart the other day! Winter here is 70 degrees so I haven't had a chance to wear it but any suggestions on how to break it in?
Wyoming has two sections, the Flatlands, and the Mountains... and each has it's own Wx....Usually, little wind in places like Jackson's Hole, and Star Valley, but out on the FlatLands, Wind is with you 24/7/365..... cold is with you except in Summer.... If you like Mountains, the Tetons, will challenge even the Best Climber/Hiker... Spent 4 years, (college) on the Idaho side of the Tetons.... and SkiBummed a year in them.... Nice place to visit, but to many Sheeple, to actually LIVE there....
Welcome to the Monkey!! Ensure you put Cody, WY on your schedule for the 4th of July weekend. The rodeo and the week-long party is fantastic!!!!
WY is on my short list of retirement states. I know a handful of Upstate NYers who are sick of Cuomo and his games looking at moving there