I lived in Wyoming for the last three years, I just moved back to Montana 3-weeks ago. I own a pair of Swarovski SLC 10x42mm binos & aSwarovski 20x60x65mm spotting scope. I use my binos every time I scout or hunt. The spotting scopehas almost never been used. I wish I would not have bought the spotting scope, I just do not need it or use it.
I would not recommend a spotting scope. I would recommend top of the line binos. Check out ebay for a good used set. I have seen Swarovski 10x42 binos that look brand new selling for $850 on ebay.