With Wyoming’s Teton Range, Colorado’s Rocky Mountains and South Dakota’s Black Hills within a day’s drive, Casper, Wyoming, fills a sweet spot for winter snow sports, particularly since 2020. “Casper Mountain bloomed during the pandemic. There was plenty of local activity, but we got quite a few visitors from neighboring states, too,” says Bruce Lamberson, owner of Mountain Sports, a local retail store. “It was small scale but still noticeable.”