The Beartooth Pass is among the most scenic highways in the United States, topping 10,947 feet (3,337 meters) with views that feel like you’re at the top of the world. It is also the home to a ski area that doesn’t even open until late May! This tour will take us through Yellowstone to Cooke City, then onward to the summit of the pass. From that point, we will turn around and return.
Along the way, we will enjoy the most wildlife-rich part of Yellowstone, and may have the chance to see mountain goats near the summit of the pass. There are also numerous small mountain lakes, and there’s almost always snow somewhere on the Beartooth. We will make stops to enjoy everything.
Note: This will be a long day of driving, so we will need an early start to fully enjoy it. It is also possible at any time, even in the height of summer, for the pass to temporarily close for weather. (My wife and I once narrowly squeaked through ahead of a winter storm that closed the pass… in late June!) In the event of a weather-based cancellation, we will either reschedule or refund you. See the cancellation policy for more details.
If you are interested in making this into a two-day tour, refer to our custom adventure tours page.
| Cost | $1,125 for 1-3 people +$50 for each additional person over 3 * |
| Maximum capacity | 6 people |
| Duration | 12 hours |
* Park entrance fees and gratuity are not included.
What’s included
Tours include the following for no additional charge:
- A highly qualified tour guide
- Certified Yellowstone Master Naturalist
- Certified Montana Master Naturalist
- Certified in CPR and Wilderness First Aid, and will carry a first aid kit, bear spray, and GPS with emergency SOS capability for safety
- Box lunch and snacks
- A reusable water bottle and a supply of water for refills
- Use of a limited selection of equipment
- Transportation in a Cadillac Escalade
Not included:
- Park entrance fees
- To streamline entry, your fees can be pre-paid through us, or you can bring an America The Beautiful Pass and an ID to cover your entry
- Gratuity
- Not required, but always appreciated
What you should bring
There are some basics you’ll need for any trip to this area.
- Good shoes
- If hiking, wear wool socks and a good pair of comfortable shoes or boots.
- Layers!
- No matter what time of year you visit, layers of clothing you can add or remove are crucial. Even in the summer, the Beartooth can drop below freezing.
- Sun protection
- Long sleeves/pants, sunscreen, hat, etc. The sun is powerful out here!
- Rain gear
- Rain can spring up out of nowhere, so having a raincoat and rain pants available is important.
- For any children under 60 lbs, you will need to bring a car seat.