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Nightly Yurt Stays in the Bear River Range: Steam Mill at Powder Ridge
Backcountry winter lodging operated by Powder Ridge Ski Touring with yurts accessed from Logan Canyon; this guide explains what to expect and what to bring.
Nightly Yurt Stays in the Bear River Range: Steam Mill at Powder Ridge.
Experience winter backcountry lodging in the Bear River Range at Powder Ridge Ski Touring’s Steam Mill Yurt, a cozy, intentionally simple outpost accessed from Logan Canyon that places skiers and snowboarders steps from varied terrain.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Cozy Yurts for Nightly Rentals
Steam Mill (and its sister Bunchgrass yurt) are offered as nightly backcountry lodging, configured to host groups so parties can sleep and cook at the yurt between days on the snow.
Access to Diverse Skiing and Boarding
The yurts provide access to terrain in the Bear River Range suitable for skiers and boarders of all levels, making them a base for exploratory touring or more relaxed winter outings.
Three Decades of Backcountry Hosting
Powder Ridge Ski Touring has provided winter backcountry lodging in northern Utah’s Bear River Range for over 30 years, maintaining the yurts and the access from Logan Canyon.
What the day feels like
What the stay feels like
Arrive via Logan Canyon to a small, intentionally rustic yurt—Steam Mill—where nightly rentals put your group at the edge of backcountry terrain. Days are spent touring nearby slopes and returns are for simple provisioning, shared meals, and a warm yurt to sleep in.
THE LODGING
Cozy Yurts for Nightly Rentals
Steam Mill (and its sister Bunchgrass yurt) are offered as nightly backcountry lodging, configured to host groups so parties can sleep and cook at the yurt between days on the snow.
THE TERRAIN
Access to Diverse Skiing and Boarding
The yurts provide access to terrain in the Bear River Range suitable for skiers and boarders of all levels, making them a base for exploratory touring or more relaxed winter outings.
THE OPERATOR
Three Decades of Backcountry Hosting
Powder Ridge Ski Touring has provided winter backcountry lodging in northern Utah’s Bear River Range for over 30 years, maintaining the yurts and the access from Logan Canyon.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this fits — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Guests should bring camping provisions, food and beverages, and warm clothing for winter backcountry conditions; pack carefully for self-sufficiency during a nightly yurt stay.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long are the yurt rentals?
Duration varies by selection; rentals are offered on a nightly basis.
Where do I meet for the trip?
The meeting location is Logan, UT.
What should I bring to the yurt?
Bring camping provisions, food, beverages, and warm clothing.
How many people can stay in a yurt?
Nightly rentals accommodate groups up to eight people.
Who operates the Steam Mill yurt rentals?
Powder Ridge Ski Touring operates the Steam Mill and has provided winter backcountry lodging in the Bear River Range for over 30 years.