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LODGES OF THE BIGHORNS

BIGHORN MOUNTAINS, WYOMING

Introduction

Welcome to Lodges of the Bighorns. This is an exclusive

investment opportunity not yet available to the public. Yellowstone

Land Consultants is proud to present this investment opportunity.

The Lodges of the Big Horns are four special properties in the

magnificent Bighorn Mountains and Bighorn National Forest.

These lodges and cabins are located on U.S. Highway 16 between

two quaint and historic Wyoming towns, Buffalo & Ten Sleep. This

offering consists of Meadowlark Ski Lodge, Meadowlark Lake

Lodge, Deer Haven Lodge, South Fork Mountain Lodge and

Outfitters.

In addition to the Lodges, the offering includes two high quality

deeded land parcels. The first is a very private 3,187 deeded acre

tract high in the Bighorn Mountain back country. With spectacular

scenery, privacy, and abundant wildlife. This land is currently

utilized for exclusive trophy big game hunting operated by South

Fork Mountain Outfitters.

The Lodges and deeded parcels are offered as one package, giving

the new owner the chance to control all of the recreation properties

in the southern end of the Bighorn Mountains.

Pick your season and enjoy horseback riding, pack-trips, fishing,

boating, hunting, skiing, snowboarding or snowmobiling.

Lodges of the Bighorns

The Lodges of the Bighorns are operated on National Forest lands under a special use permit from the Bighorn

National Forest. These properties represent the only lodging and recreational venues between Buffalo and Ten

Sleep. As a major route between the mid-western states and Yellowstone National Park, the highway between

Buffalo and Ten Sleep attracts tourists from around the world. Each of these lodge properties have their own

charm, amenities, and recreational opportunities.

South Fork Mountain Lodge Meadowlark Lake Lodge Deer Haven Lodge & Cabins

Meadowlark Ski Resort


Meadowlark Ski Resort is located about 20 miles east of Ten Sleep and easily accessible from most of northern Wyoming.

The ski area offers two lifts to approximately 300 acres of skiable terrain, the variety of runs offers something for everyone.

The elevation at the lodge is 8500’ and 9200’ at the top of the slopes. Compared to other ski areas in northern Wyoming,

elevation at Meadowlark offers more snow and the best ski conditions in the region. As a result Meadowlark Ski Resort is

able to operate December through April, and some years longer.

The improvements include the beautiful 3 story 12,000 sqft

lodge with restaurant/bar, giftshop, and ski rentals; and the

1500 sqft equipment/generator building; and other out buildings.

The ski operation has 2 lifts, serving 20 runs. Currently open for

business with loyal clientele, Meadowlark Ski area is offered as

a turn key operation, including two snowcats, rental ski

equipment, gift shop inventory, restaurant furniture, and

equipment. All assets needed for successful operations are

included in the offering. A complete inventory is available to

potential buyers.

Along with skiing, snowmobiling, show shoeing, and cross

country skiing, the lodge is the perfect venue for wedding,

private parties, and corporate events.

Meadowlark Ski Lodge Continued

With the best snow

conditions in Wyoming,


offers a wide variety of

terrain, from beginner to

expert to back country.

Meadowlark Lake Lodge & Cabins

Meadowlark Lake Lodge is located on the scenic byway between Yellowstone National Park and Mount Rushmore. Meadowlark Lake Lodge is 47

miles from Buffalo Wyoming and 20 miles from Ten Sleep Wyoming. Situated in the Bighorn National Forest, Meadowlark Lake Lodge offers a

wide variety of mountain activities including hiking, fly fishing, wildlife viewing, photography, and snowmobiling. In addition, Meadowlark cabins

offer spectacular views of the lake and ski area directly across the water.

Meadowlark Lake offers some of the best year-round trout fishing in the Bighorn Mountains. The areas surrounding the lodge offers stunning views

of mountain peaks, wildlife and mountain meadows. Situated along numerous hiking trails and Forest Service roads with access to millions of acres

of public lands including Cloud Peak Wilderness area.

South Fork Mountain Lodge

Built in 1917 South Fork Mountain

Lodge is the oldest and first lodge in

the Big Horn Mountains. Located just

16 miles west of Buffalo, Wyoming,

there is everything you need for an

exciting Wyoming mountain vacation,

fishing trip, hunting trip, or other

outdoor recreational experience, all in

view of the beautiful Big Horn

Mountains of North Central

Wyoming. Situated in the Bighorn

National Forest, South Fork Mountain

Lodge provides visitors with access to

more than a million acres of public

lands, including the Cloud Peak

Wilderness Area, and the only two

permitted wilderness camps in the

Bighorn Mountains. The South Fork

setting is framed by towering

evergreens, along the banks of

Southfork Creek. There are 13 rustic

and modern cabins, a

restaurant/lodge, an equipment

barn/shop, and horse corrals. In

addition to the guest facilities, South

Fork offers the only Forest Service

lodge operation with a beautiful

custom log owners home.

Deer Haven Lodge

Located 16 miles east of Ten Sleep, Deer Haven is at an elevation of 8000’. Improvements

include the historic restaurant/lodge, motel unit, 6 rustic cabins, shower house, two-story guest

house and one-story guest house. The cabins are backed up to the banks of Ten sleep Creek,

offering spectacular fishing. Historically the restaurant has been open to the public, and the

cabins have been rented during the summer months to tourists, hunters in the fall, and

snowmobilers through the winter. Deer Haven, has potential for summer, fall hunting and

winter lodging for snowmobilers.

Deeded LandsAlong with the Lodges of the Bighorns, this offering includes two very special deeded land tracts.

First is 3,166 acres, located on the eastern border of Washakie County. This tract is made up of 3 contiguous

deeded parcels, for a total of 3,166. This land is remote and very private. With abundant wildlife, elevations

range from 7600’ to 8400’. The property is bordered by BLM to the east and other large private land owners

to the north and south, which makes access by the public difficult. The scenery is breath taking, and the land

is rugged with a combination of timbered ridges, aspen groves, sagebrush rangeland, and creek bottom. Billy

Creek bisects the property east to west for approximately 3.75 miles. The creek supplies a 22-acre reservoir.

Historically, this property has been utilized as part of South Fork Mountain Outfitters hunting operation.

With little pressure from the public, elk, mule deer, and moose are all found here year-round. Hunting is

phenomenal. In past years the property has also been leased for cattle grazing. The high mountain grasses

provide excellent forage for both livestock and wildlife.

Conservation Easement

Option

The 3,166 acre parcel is one of the few large land

tracts left in northern Wyoming not encumbered by

a conservation easement. These easements can offer

significant tax benefits to the new land owner,

which protects ranch lands in perpetuity.

Offering

This is an exclusive offering off all the Lodges and the deeded land as one package. The new

steward will own the only lodging facilities and unlimited recreation available in the southern

Bighorn Mountains. With the ski lodge, cabins, outfitting business, hunting property, fishing,

wildlife and unmatched scenery, the possibilities are only bound by imagination. There is no

other opportunity like this in Wyoming.

This special opportunity includes all equipment and is turn-key. Offered at $16,900,000

These lodges can be purchased individually:

Meadowlark Ski Lodge $4,000,000

Meadowlark Lake Lodge $1,500,000

Deer Haven Lodge $650,000

Southfork Lodge and the Elk Property can only be purchased as part of the whole package.

For more information contact Ted Harvey.

Ted Harvey | Accredited Land Consultant

United Country |Yellowstone Land Consultants

32 River Ridge Rd. Cody, WY 82414

Cell 307-699-4114

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.YellowstoneRanchland.com

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The Wyoming Advantage

Wyoming is the #1 Friendly Tax State in America.

Below is a list of tax advantages for buyers considering

Wyoming versus other parts of the country.

1. No state income tax on personal or corporate income

2. No state inheritance tax or estate tax

3. No state excise taxes on gas or food

4. No tax on the sale of real estate

5. No state capital gains tax

6. Dynasty trusts are permitted to shelter assets from generation to generation

7. Wyoming Close LLC statute

8. No tax on out-of-state retirement income

9. No state gift tax

10. No intangible taxes on financial assets

11. No personal property tax on property held for personal use

12. No tax on individual mineral interest

13. Lower property taxes based on the assessed value

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