crosscut mountain sports center

CROSS COUNTRY SKIING, Fatbiking AND SNOWSHOEING

(406) 586-9690

16621 Bridger Canyon Road, Bozeman, MT 59715

http://crosscutmt.org/

The Crosscut Mountain Sports Center is nestled on the flanks of the Bridger Mountains in Montana, just 17 miles from downtown Bozeman. This non-profit organization is a year round mountain hub providing opportunities for human-powered recreation in competitive endurance sport, and outdoor education for all ages, abilities, identities, and backgrounds. There are more than 45 km of pristinely groomed trails for classic and skate skiing, narrow-gauge trails for snowshoeing and fat biking, and an uphill track to access the backcountry. The center is home to the Crosscut Elite Team for Nordic skiing and biathlon as well as the home training center for the U.S. Paralympics Nordic Ski Team.

Crosscut is closed in April for the 2023-24 winter activities. For up to date info check http://crosscutmt.org/

Crosscut’s 533 acres sits on Niitsitpiis-stahkoii, Apsaalooke. Salish Kootenai, Cheyenne, and Ochethi Sakowin land. This land was developed into a logging camp in the 1800s and then became the Bohart, Pryor, and Forsythe family ranches. These ranches have seen variations of XC skiing competitions since the late 1960s. A community-based movement was formed in 2016 to help Crosscut preserve and expand upon the former Bohart Ranch. As current caretakers of the land, Crosscut seeks to create comfortable and sustainable facilities, embody a welcoming environment for all peoples, and preserve the enduring vitality of the land.

When open Crosscut skiers under age 10 or older than age 80 ski for free. Crosscut offers rental equipment for skate and classic skiing as well as snowshoeing.

One of the most unique programs for kids is the Adventure in Winter Ecology (AWE), which is an active and fun-filled discovery based learning experience featuring skiing, science and Indigenous Peoples education to a wide range of students. Crosscut also offers learning opportunities for remote students and home-schoolers through skiing and place-based education.

Crosscut Mountain Sports Center has embarked on a bold vision to ensure that Bozeman’s outdoor community has a place to enjoy for generations to come. In 2021, they built a 1 km paved rollerski loop and a state-of-the-art biathlon range that features 30 biathlon target points, and 12 para biathlon targets. Soon Crosscut will finalize a homologated trail system. In the coming years, with the generosity and support of the community, there is a plan to build a sustainably built lodge to better serve the community.

Directions: From I-90 the Main Street Exit toward downtown Bozeman. After one mile turn right onto Rouse Avenue North, which becomes Bridger Canyon Road (Hwy 86) and follow this for 16.6 miles. Crosscut Mountain Sports Center is past mile marker 16 on the left. From the airport, turn left on Frontage Road and go 10 miles. At the 2nd set of stoplights, turn left onto Griffin Drive, go 1 mile and turn left on Rouse Ave. North and follow as above.