Inspiring Healthy Community by Connecting People & Nature
A place for community
Crosscut is a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving our community and visitors alike. We offer human-powered recreation, outdoor education, and ski, biathlon and mountain bike programs for all ages, abilities, identities, and backgrounds.
Located 17 miles north of Bozeman in the heart of the Bridger Range, Crosscut sits on 500 acres adjacent to Bridger Bowl and the Custer Gallatin National Forest.
Come ski with us!
For both skate skiers and classic skiers, we have all the gear and guidance you need to get out on the trails. Private or group, drop-in or weekly, first-timers or intermediates — we’ll find you the perfect rental kit, and help you gain confidence in your skiing skills.
Local weather & grooming report
Get the latest trail conditions and weather forecast before heading up the canyon to Crosscut.
Crosscut Classic & Bangtail Biathlon
February 15: Crosscut Classic Presented by Dee-O-Gee – Join us for our premier Nordic ski event! The Crosscut Classic is a classic technique event that draws skiers from the Bozeman community and throughout the Rocky Mountain west for the 20k, 10k, and 5k classic ski races and 6k sit ski event.
February 22: Bangtail Biathlon – The Bangtail Biathlon is a one day event with competition and novice races at our race ready range. Novice races are open to all and a great way to experience the sport of biathlon — rifle and ammo are provided.
Summer Camps!
Montana Outdoor Science School Camps – we are collaborating with MOSS for a second consecutive summer. Registration is open!
Mountain Bike Camps – registration opens Tuesday, March 4 at noon.
Youth Biathlon Camps – interested campers must fill out our Youth Biathlon Interest form to be eligible for camps; the interest form is live.
Learn more about our camp offerings:
Programs at Crosscut
In addition to our fantastic trail system, we also offer a number of programs serving all ages. Our Outdoor Education, Mountain Bike, and Biathlon programs have offerings for youth and adults in summer and winter.
Crosscut’s Program Staff
Out instructors are top notch holding advanced degrees and certifications. Most importantly, they are wonderful people dedicated to wholeheartedly supporting our guests and program participants. Explore our program offerings to learn more.
Join us on March 29
Crosscut on Snow
Join us for a rare opportunity to enjoy a gourmet dining experience while connecting with special guests, partners, and community leaders to champion Crosscut's vision for a stronger, healthier, and more connected future.
This exclusive event will feature:
3-course plated dinner by Chef Greg
Open bar and champagne toast
Gift bags for each guest
Live + silent auction
Land Acknowledgment
Our programs are held on the ancestral homelands of the Niitsítpiis-stahkoii (Blackfoot), Apsaalooké (Crow), Salish Kootenai, Cheyenne, and Očhéthi Šakówiŋ (Sioux) peoples. We honor the past, present, and future of these Indigenous groups, and acknowledge their role as caretakers to this land.
Become a Crosscut Steward and help us support a thriving community
Our monthly giving community is for those who want to make an ongoing commitment to connecting people with nature. Monthly donors are dedicated, strategic, and make our work sustainable - thank you!
