Thinking of doing an April trip around there or in the Big Horns. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thank you.

BTW: Jackson Hole is too far a drive from Minneapolis.

Check with either Montana Alpine Guides in Bozeman or the Jackson Hole Mountain Guides office in Cody. Both are great outfits with fantastic guides. I don't think either advertise ski mountaineering, but both have guides that are qualified and would be more than willing to show you a great time.