Quoted: Any area info would be appreciated. Did Kali/ Hollywood discover this town yet like the Jackson area? Loooong winters? I like the cold but not for 9-10 months. Thanks for any info...KM
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Trust me, man, that wont be a problem. I've lived here for almost a decade now, and Powell is still very much a backwater/farmer/rancher/redneck kinda town. Population is about 5500. Cody (about 20 miles west) is admittedly a little 'touristy' but really only during the summer when theres tons of people visiting Yellowstone (it's about 50 miles west of Cody). And never anything like Jackson (shudder). Theres a decent community college in Powell that draws people from suprising distances as well, but other than that theres not too much to say.
You wont lack for places to go shooting, as with almost anywhere in Wyoming, and being a 'gun-nut' is the norm 'round these parts
. The country is beautiful around here too (although Powell itself is in the desert, mountains are a good hours drive away, but never out of sight), so if you're an outdoors lover, you'll be at home. Great hiking, fishing, hunting, boating, biking...anything really.
As for the winters, I wouldnt say they get too cold. This year we've had maybe 6-8" of snow to date, and last year I'd be surprised if we had over 6" all winter. Winters can last a while, but summers do too, it seems. In fact I'd say its more like we have just two seasons; falls and springs go too fast to notice. Summers can get HOT, too. I remember temps. in the 110's at least two summers.