If you’re planning a winter stay at Brown Dog Cabin, a little preparation goes a long way. The property sits in true snow country, and storms can drop significant snow with little warning, which is part of what makes it such a good winter destination.
Check the road conditions before you leave, and give yourself extra time for the drive up from Steamboat, especially after a fresh storm. Once you arrive, the cabin’s 35 private acres of pine forest turn into a quiet, snow covered landscape that most guests say is worth the drive on its own.
Bring firewood knowledge if you’ve never run a wood stove before, though instructions are provided at check in. Stock up on groceries before you head up, since the nearest larger grocery store is in Steamboat, and the Clark Store carries only basics.
Winter here rewards guests who come prepared and in no hurry. Plan for a slower pace, and the season tends to deliver some of the most memorable stays of the year.