The four-session series will get you kicking and gliding more efficiently on classic skis. January series is for beginner classic skiers. Check out the February series for intermediate classic skiers.
Practice is the key to progress! These four-session series will get you pushing and gliding more efficiently on skate skis. Beginner and intermediate skate skiers at least 15 years old are welcome to join.
Practice is the key to progress! These four-session series will get you pushing and gliding more efficiently on skate skis. Beginner and intermediate skate skiers at least 15 years old are welcome to join.
Ski for Soren is a community driven Nordic ski race taking place at Crosscut Mountain Sports Center on Saturday, January 11, 2025. The event will feature skate 20k, 10k, 5k, fun ski, and sit ski races.
The Montana State University Nordic Ski Team will host the MSU Invitational and SuperTour on Friday-Sunday, January 24-26. Most trails will remain open to the public through the duration of the event.
Practice is the key to progress! These four-session series will get you pushing and gliding more efficiently on skate skis. Beginner and intermediate skate skiers at least 15 years old are welcome to join.
This Beginner to Biathlon Clinic introduces the challenging and fun sport of biathlon, which combines Nordic skiing with shooting marksmanship. Join us for a fun introduction to biathlon!
The four-session series will get you kicking and gliding more efficiently on classic skis. January series is for beginner classic skiers. Check out the February series for intermediate classic skiers.
This Advanced Biathlon Clinic provides participants the opportunity to build on their skill set from previous clinics. The elements of this clinic include the fundamentals of prone shooting, prone shooting with a sling, zeroing by adjusting sights and windage, and conclude with an introduction to standing shooting.
Practice is the key to progress! These four-session series will get you pushing and gliding more efficiently on skate skis. Beginner and intermediate skate skiers at least 15 years old are welcome to join.
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.
The Bangtail Biathlon is hosted by Crosscut Mountain Sports Center at our race-ready range and on our beautiful trails and features competition and novice categories.
This Beginner to Biathlon Clinic introduces the challenging and fun sport of biathlon, which combines Nordic skiing with shooting marksmanship. Join us for a fun introduction to biathlon!
Crosscut is thrilled to be the host of the 2025 U.S. Biathlon Association Senior Nationals & Spring Festival drawing athletes from around the country including U.S. National Biathlon Team members.
Get ready for a memorable evening that combines the thrill of biathlon with the warmth of community spirit! Crosscut’s Backyard Biathlon BBQ is a kick off to the 2024-25 biathlon season and a celebration of Crosscut’s Elite Team.
Join us on October 18 and test your biathlon skills at Crosscut, then kick back with drinks and BBQ at Jim Bridger Lodge. Space is limited, so reserve your spot today!
Get to know our Elite Team of Olympic and Paralympic hopefuls. These incredible athletes, who train right here in our backyard, are aiming for greatness on the world stage this season and into the future.
Receive a biathlon lesson and test your skills with expert guidance from our Elite Team athletes. Whether you’re new to the sport or a pro, this exciting hands-on experience will surely be a highlight of the evening.
After biathlon at Crosscut, we’ll head over to our neighbors at Bridger Bowl to enjoy drinks and a delicious BBQ dinner.
Our online auction kicks off on Tuesday, October 15th and ends during the event. You can participate from home, but being at the BBQ gives you a front-row seat to all the action.
Our goal is to raise $10,000 to support our biathlon training program, which is crucial for nurturing the next generation of athletes. Your participation—whether through buying a ticket, bidding, or donating—helps to keep this program running strong.
Crosscut’s stadium has a bunch of asphalt that begging for a rollerskate party…so we’re throwing one! Bring your skates, friends, family, and good vibes up to Crosscut from 5-7pm on Monday, September 9th for a fun Community Skate Party.
The Bobcat Trail Challenge is a unique trail race, taking place on a challenging 5km cross-country ski trail loop Crosscut Mountain Sports Center. Proceeds from the race support the Montana State University Nordic Ski Team.
Crosscut’s stadium has a bunch of asphalt that begging for a rollerskate party…so we’re throwing one! Bring your skates, friends, family, and good vibes up to Crosscut from 5-7pm on Monday, September 9th for a fun Community Skate Party.
Montana Interscholastic Cycling League Race Series will hold a double header weekend featuring two races at Crosscut Mountain Sports Center. Spectators are welcome. See the event listing for schedule and parking information.
Crosscut’s stadium has a bunch of asphalt that begging for a rollerskate party…so we’re throwing one! Bring your skates, friends, family, and good vibes up to Crosscut from 5-7pm on Thursday, August 8th for a fun Community Skate Party.
Join us for an engaging and thorough introduction into the sport of biathlon at this community clinic for girls & women*!
Where: Crosscut Mountain Sports Center’s Biathlon Stadium
Who: Girls & Women* at least 9 years old
When: Saturday, August 3rd, 2024
Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Schedule:
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Rifle safety and introduction
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM On range shooting practice
12:00 PM – 12:30 PM Introduction to shooting with intensity
12:30 PM – 1:00 PM Group relay
Biathlon rifles and ammunition are included.
* We welcome all women and girls — transgender and cisgender — as well as nonbinary folks who identify with the women’s community.
Contact Seth Hubbard at seth@crosscutmt.org with questions about this clinic.
If you are interested in additional biathlon programs, please complete a Masters Biathlon Interest Form or Youth Biathlon Interest Form. This is the best way to ensure you hear about the programs you are interested in when registration opens.
The Hoot at Crosscut is a premier mountain bike event hosted by Crosscut Mountain Sports Center on our expansive trail network in beautiful Bridger Canyon, outside of Bozeman, Montana. Join us on July 27, 2024 and be a part of this fun mountain bike event. With 20-mile, 10-mile, 5-mile, and kids race options the race offers a mix of climbs, descents, flow trails, and technical sections, showcasing the breathtaking beauty of the Bridger Range with panoramic mountain vistas, lush forests, and stunning meadows.
Bridger Ski Foundation is hosting rollerski races at Crosscut Mountain Sports Center’s asphalt rollerski loop on Friday, July 26, 2024, from 9am to 12pm. The event will feature U16, U18, U20 and Open categories and be a skate sprint format.
Gallatin Valley Trail Series is hosting three races Crosscut Mountain Sports Center this Summer. All races will feature mountain bike and trail running categories. Come join in the fun!
Gallatin Valley Trail Series is hosting three races Crosscut Mountain Sports Center this Summer. All races will feature mountain bike and trail running categories. Come join in the fun!
Gallatin Valley Trail Series is hosting three races Crosscut Mountain Sports Center this Summer. All races will feature mountain bike and trail running categories. Come join in the fun!
This coming June, Crosscut Mountain Sports Center will serve as the venue for the Montana Spartan Trifecta Weekend. Challenge yourself at altitude with steep climbs and descents in the Bridger Mountain Range. Complete a Sprint, Super, and Beast in one weekend for Spartan's ultimate challenge.
Hosted by the Bozeman Chamber of Commerce. Learn more about Spartan and register here.
Crosscut Mountain Sports Center provides year-round recreation, sports training, and outdoor education opportunities for everyone through our simple yet exceptional facilities and trails. Consider donating to support our ongoing efforts to connect people with nature.
Crosscut will serve as the host venue for a thrilling weekend of ski racing for youth, junior, collegiate, and para athletes from Friday, February 23 through Sunday, February 25, 2024.
This is a unique opportunity to cheer on some of the world's best sit skiers including Oksana Masters, Kendal Gretch, Aaron Pike, and Dan Cnossen, as well as Crosscut Elite Team athletes Ty Wiberg and Nicole Zaino.
Trails will remain open to the public, with select closures on race courses.
The Crosscut Classic is a classic technique only event that draws skiers from the Bozeman community and throughout the Rocky Mountain west for the 30k, 15k, and 5k classic ski races and 6k sit ski event. Whether racers seek grit or grace, effort or leisure, adventure or comfort, we welcome all participants to join in on the fun.
The Bangtail Biathlon is a two-day biathlon event hosted by Crosscut Mountain Sports Center at our race-ready range and on our beautiful trails. This pursuit style event draws biathletes and skiers from the Bozeman community and throughout the Rocky Mountain West.
Ski for Soren is a community driven nordic ski race taking place at Crosscut Mountain Sports Center on Saturday, January 20, 2024. The event will feature skate 20k, 10k, 5k, fun ski, and sit ski races.
Join Crosscut’s nerf biathlon competition at the Christmas Stroll. Our booth will be in front of Owenhouse Hardware. Can’t wait to see you there!
Are you curious about the sport of biathlon? Do you want to give it a try for yourself? Join us on Sunday, November 12th from 10am-1pm for a Community Biathlon Clinic!
Rifles and ammunition are provided. The clinic will be hosted on foot or on snow, weather dependent. Rentals will be available for those who may need them.
Come learn about rifle safety, and give shooting a try. There will also be ski or dry land instruction and a fun relay race at the end of the clinic.
This clinic is designed for emerging trail riders who may have limited experience riding singletrack, or for more experienced riders looking to solidify their fundamentals. We will hone in on the foundational skills of mountain biking to find more flow and comfort riding singletrack. Emphasis will be placed on being more dynamic with our bikes, with movements such as wheel lifts, advanced braking, ratcheting and balance skills, and confident cornering.
This clinic can be paired with our Fundamentals I clinic as a progression. This clinic is more focused on blended skills work. Fundamentals II will take the next steps in building your confidence as a rider.
Thursday, September 21; 5-7:00pm
$75
This clinic is designed for emerging trail riders who may have limited experience riding singletrack, or for more experienced riders looking to solidify their fundamentals. We will hone in on the foundational skills of mountain biking to find more flow and comfort riding singletrack. Emphasis will be placed on being more dynamic with our bikes, with movements such as wheel lifts, advanced braking, ratcheting and balance skills, and confident cornering.
This clinic can be paired with our Fundamentals I clinic as a progression. This clinic is more focused on blended skills work. Fundamentals II will take the next steps in building your confidence as a rider.
Wednesday, September 20; 5-7:00pm
$75
New to mountain biking and not sure where to start? Join us for a clinic focused on honing in on the very basics of mountain biking. We will demystify your bike’s components and share simple maintenance practices, discuss the unspoken rules of mountain bike behavior, and practice foundational bike skills to get you started on your new journey as a mountain biker! We utilize a growth mindset to build confidence and help you find flow on your bike.
Recently purchased a mountain bike
Have never ridden a bike on singletrack trail
Are unfamiliar with the different components on their bike
Basic bike components, how to use and maintain them
Descending body position
Operation of controls
Climbing body position
Bike-body separation
Trail scanning
Monday, September 11; 5:00-7:00pm
Tuesday, September 19; 10:00am-12:00pm
$75
After selecting a lesson time, you’ll have the option to add rental bikes to your order ($30/bike).
This clinic is designed for emerging trail riders who may have limited experience riding singletrack, or for more experienced riders looking to solidify their basics. We will hone in on the foundational skills of mountain biking to find more flow and comfort riding singletrack. Emphasis will be placed on body position, discovering our range of motion on our bikes, braking, climbing and shifting, and an introduction to cornering.
This clinic can be paired with our Fundamentals II Clinic, or stand alone. Skills learned in Fundamentals I progress well into Fundamentals II. For those looking for more advanced and dynamic skill work, you may want to step ahead to Fundamentals II.
Have prior experience riding non-technical singletrack
Have a basic understanding of their bike and how to use each component; shifting, braking
Have had little to no formal instruction on a mountain bike
Bike-body separation and range of motion
Operation of controls
Descending body position
Climbing body position
Trail scanning
Braking
Thursday, September 14; 5-7:00pm
$75
After selecting a lesson time, you’ll have the option to add rental bikes to your order ($30/bike).
This clinic is intended for intermediate to experienced riders with solid foundational skills who are looking to improve their ability to ride corners on varying terrain. We will break down the techniques involved in ascending and descending a variety of corners — including flat turns, berms, switchbacks, and tight turns.
This is a great next step for riders who complete our Fundamentals II clinic.
Have 2+ years of riding experience and are comfortable riding a variety of trails
Have basic skills involved in riding (e.g., basic riding body position, braking, shifting, etc.)
Body position
Trail scanning
Bike-body separation and range of motion
Steering and leaning
Balance
Pressure control
Downhill flat corner techniques
Downhill bermed corner techniques
Switchback techniques
This is a 2 part series — we will meet for two 2-hour sessions over two weeks.
Tuesday Series: September 12th & 19th; 5-7pm
$130, no rentals
$190, rentals included
New to mountain biking and not sure where to start? Join us for a clinic focused on honing in on the very basics of mountain biking. We will demystify your bike’s components and share simple maintenance practices, discuss the unspoken rules of mountain bike behavior, and practice foundational bike skills to get you started on your new journey as a mountain biker! We utilize a growth mindset to build confidence and help you find flow on your bike.
Recently purchased a mountain bike
Have never ridden a bike on singletrack trail
Are unfamiliar with the different components on their bike
Basic bike components, how to use and maintain them
Descending body position
Operation of controls
Climbing body position
Bike-body separation
Trail scanning
Monday, September 11; 5:00-7:00pm
Tuesday, September 19; 10:00am-12:00pm
$75
After selecting a lesson time, you’ll have the option to add rental bikes to your order ($30/bike).
NICA is hosting a double header mountain bike race Labor Day Weekend at Crosscut Mountain Sports Center. Middle and High School racers from across the region will be toeing the line on Saturday and Sunday.
We will close our summer trail system to hiking and mountain biking during the event. Please respect the following closures.
Friday 5pm-Sunday 3pm
Holding a race of this size requires a lot of volunteers, and Montana NICA could use some help! Please consider volunteering.
Come cheer on some of the best youth mountain bikers in Montana! Racers in middle school through high school will be giving it their best on a fun course with lots of climbs and descents. Cow bells, clapping, and hootin’ and hollerin’ words of encouragement welcome! Please follow the link below to our event parking in Lot D.
The Montana Interscholastic Cycling League is a youth development organization working with the National Interscholastic Cycling League (NICA) as a Project League under NICA’s nonprofit umbrella. The Montana League is dedicated to building relationships in Montana communities that help promote healthy lifestyles in middle and high school youth, grades 6-12, through the lifelong sport of cycling.
The Montana League provides athletic opportunity to student-athletes of all skill levels and all socioeconomic backgrounds. Any child who wants to participate is welcome to join their local team. If the child does not have proper gear or cannot afford to purchase equipment necessary to participate, the Montana League is dedicated to helping provide the necessary items through our network of community-based gear donations and scholarships.
Trying to keep up with your kids on bikes? Join us for parent clinics during BYC sessions! (Non-BYC folks are also welcome — invite your friends!) Sign up for as many of these clinics as you would like! They will be held during the time your kids are riding with their BYC crew at Crosscut Mountain Sports Center.
This clinic is designed for emerging trail riders who may have limited experience riding singletrack, or for more experienced riders looking to solidify their fundamentals. We will hone in on the foundational skills of mountain biking to find more flow and comfort riding singletrack. Emphasis will be placed on being more dynamic with our bikes, with movements such as wheel lifts, advanced braking, ratcheting and balance skills, and confident cornering.
Looking to find more confidence and technique in the air? Want to try a jump or drop for the first time? This clinic is designed for intermediate to advanced riders to learn how to jump and drop safely. We start on the ground and work riders up to getting some air time, whether it be two inches or two feet off the ground.
This clinic is designed for emerging trail riders who may have limited experience riding singletrack, or for more experienced riders looking to solidify their basics. We will hone in on the foundational skills of mountain biking to find more flow and comfort riding singletrack. Emphasis will be placed on body position, discovering our range of motion on our bikes, braking, climbing and shifting, and an introduction to cornering.
