12/20 Update: Sunday, Dec 21st we will reopen to the public! We received ~6” of snow Friday night and look forward to welcoming folks back to Crosscut this holiday week!
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.
Winter Season Passes at Crosscut
Hit the trails how you want, when you want with a season pass at Crosscut
Enter to Win the Trip of a Lifetime
We’re raffling off a 7-day Nordic ski vacation, courtesy of Lumi Experiences! You’ll choose from one of their trips in France, Norway, or Slovenia, and it includes lodging, breakfasts & dinners, trail passes, local guides, ski waxing, and more. The raffle is open until December 31 (or until sold out).
Rockin’ TJ Ranch
5-10pm
651 Lynx Ln
Bozeman, MT 59718
Join us on Saturday, January 31
Crosscut On Snow
Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating the rich history of Nordic skiing in Bridger Canyon at our third annual Crosscut On Snow Benefit Event.
Enjoy a gourmet plated dinner curated by Chef Greg, exclusive live and silent auctions, and a captivating panel discussion featuring Cliff Montagne and others, sharing stories of skiing and building a legacy.
Emceed by the vibrant Missy O’Malley, this evening is more than a fundraiser. Buy a ticket and support Crosscut's mission of providing year-round outdoor recreation, sports training, and outdoor education for all ages, abilities, and backgrounds.
Fresh Air and Fresh Tracks
Come ski with us!
With ski rentals and lessons available for all abilities and most ages, we’ve got you covered — whether it’s your first time on skis, or just your first time on our trails. Skate or classic? Snowshoeing, fatbiking, or even biathlon? There’s always something new to try this winter at Crosscut. Crosscut has 28 miles of pristine trails waiting for you.
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! Most have 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.
Outdoors for Everyone
Crosscut is committed to expanding access to outdoor education and recreation for underserved communities across Montana. Through our Ski Education and Global Snowsports programs, we serve thousands of students and families each winter that traditionally haven’t had opportunities to participate in snow sports. We provide access directly through our programs and by partnering with other impactful organizations. From adaptive athletes to multilingual learners, we strive to create inclusive, meaningful opportunities for all to explore, learn, and thrive outdoors.
Skyloppet
February 14-15, 2026: Skyloppet is Crosscut’s new signature Nordic ski event—a celebration of winter endurance, breathtaking trails, and Montana’s expansive skies. Set against the backdrop of the Bridger Mountains, this two-day event features skate and classic races for skiers of all ages and abilities. With world-class grooming, panoramic views, and a welcoming Nordic culture, Skyloppet is designed to offer something for everyone.
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!
