BOZEMAN WINTER ACTIVITIES FIELD GUIDE
Lamplight Sleighing Beneath the Bridgers: An Hour of Draft-Horse Magic
A one-hour sunset or evening sleigh ride from Sunrise Pack Station that slides across snowy fields to a riverside campfire—this guide explains what to expect and how to plan.
Lamplight Sleighing Beneath the Bridgers: An Hour of Draft-Horse Magic.
A one-hour sunset or evening sleigh ride from Sunrise Pack Station lets you glide by kerosene lamplight and Christmas lights, pulled by draft horses across silent winter fields to a fireside gathering beside the East Gallatin River beneath the Bridger Mountains.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Nighttime Glow and Quiet Fields
Christmas lights on the sleigh and kerosene lamplight set a warm, intimate tone as the ride runs at sunset or in the evening across snow-covered fields.
Draft Horses Lead the Way
Two draft horses pull the sleigh, giving the ride a deliberate, old‑world rhythm as you move between the barn and the campfire.
Riverside Campfire and Hot Chocolate
The sleigh stops at a cozy campfire near a bend in the East Gallatin River, below the Bridger Mountains, where hot chocolate is served and — during the holidays — a seasonal story completes the evening.
What the day feels like
What the Hour Feels Like
You board at sunset and, with Christmas lights aglow, slide across the snow behind two draft horses to a fireside setting by the East Gallatin River. There’s hot chocolate by the campfire under the Bridger Mountains and, in holiday weeks, a seasonal story at the fire before you load up again for the glide back to the barn.
THE AMBIENCE
Nighttime Glow and Quiet Fields
Christmas lights on the sleigh and kerosene lamplight set a warm, intimate tone as the ride runs at sunset or in the evening across snow-covered fields.
THE ANIMALS
Draft Horses Lead the Way
Two draft horses pull the sleigh, giving the ride a deliberate, old‑world rhythm as you move between the barn and the campfire.
THE GATHERING
Riverside Campfire and Hot Chocolate
The sleigh stops at a cozy campfire near a bend in the East Gallatin River, below the Bridger Mountains, where hot chocolate is served and — during the holidays — a seasonal story completes the evening.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this evening sleigh ride suits — and the specific participant details to note.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The outing is 60 minutes in length and is offered at sunset or in the evening, with available times between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Departures are organized from Sunrise Pack Station; the meeting point is 1099 Manley Rd., Bozeman, MT 59715.
Winter and Christmas-season pricing is published for adults, children (12 and under), lap children (2 and under) and private charters.
The experience includes a campfire stop with hot chocolate; during the holiday season a seasonal story is presented at the fire.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the sleigh ride?
The ride lasts 60 minutes.
When are rides offered?
Rides are scheduled at sunset or in the evening, with available times between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Where do I meet for the ride?
Meet at Sunrise Pack Station, 1099 Manley Rd., Bozeman, MT 59715.
Are draft horses used to pull the sleigh?
Yes — the sleigh is pulled by two draft horses.
What happens at the campfire stop?
The sleigh stops at a campfire by the East Gallatin River where hot chocolate is served; during the holidays a seasonal story is added.
How are children and lap children priced?
Children 12 and under have a child rate; lap children aged 2 and under are charged a nominal fee of $2.