Winter Report: 7 Cozy (and Safe) Getaways in the West

A sprawling Westworld for well-heeled cowboy wannabes, this rustic showstopper features top-flight fishing and shooting programs and a honkytonk complete with saddles for barstools and a two-lane bowling alley.

One of our favorite towns in the West, Bozeman is the portal to loads of outdoor recreation in Montana. The Bridger Bowl ski area, Chico and Mammoth Hot Springs, and Yellowstone National Park are all within day-trip distance. And back at the hotel, you’ll find Kimpton- style interiors wrapped in a historic armory shell.

The best way to experience winter on the ranch? The Winter Discovery Package. Guests enjoy farm-to-table cuisine, evenings around a glowing wood-stove, miles of cross-country ski terrain, and live western music to name a few of the experiences that leave guests returning year after year.

This 12-room hotel dates back to 1889, an era it tries hard to preserve thanks to barnwood floors and its sturdy limestone exterior. If the on-piste aprés scene is too rowdy for you, the pool here is guests-only.

A riff on the classic mountain resort, this collection of rustic cabins and modernized vintage trailers offers a welcoming Lake Tahoe home base. Snowshoeing on property, nearby hot springs, and other winter pursuits help round out the package of this affordable property, nearing 100 years of operation.

There’s no better place to unpack your bags and unwind from the city than the mountain-modern Lodge at Nakoma. Located just 45 miles from Truckee, you won’t find more pristine, private hotel-style accommodations in the North Lake Tahoe area. Plus, the resort features a Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Clubhouse.

Situated in a hidden gem of a town, Silverton, Colorado, the Wyman punches above its weight. The real draw: adventure in the nearby Wiemenuche Wilderness. Design-wise, you’ll find the 1902 digs updated in neo-Scandi form with rustic touches.