Crosscut’s Biathlon Stadium & Open Range

Safety is our first priority

Crosscut’s biathlon stadium was built and opened in 2021 after an extensive planning process that ensured the range and stadium would meet the highest and most stringent safety standards. In addition to a concrete back wall and stem wall, we also installed a “second level” steel wall to ensure the absolute safety of our guests.

The range features 30 firing lanes with Kurvinen electronic targets designed for .22 calibre biathlon rifles, as well as 12 para biathlon electronic targets designed for air rifles. We are proud to serve as the home training base for the U.S. Biathlon Junior Team and the U.S. Paralympics Nordic Team which includes the sports of cross-country skiing and biathlon.

The biathlon stadium serves our biathlon program which consists of Youth Teams and a Masters Team. It also serves a number of community and competition events throughout the year, including Nordic ski races, biathlon races, and mountain bike races.

Open Range Information

Biathlon Range Passes

*Annual range pass is non-refundable, and runs from November 1, 2024 - October 31, 2025

**Please contact biathlon@crosscutmt.org to inquire about purchasing day passes and arranging a group visit to the range. All other passes can be purchased online.

***Please contact biathlon@crosscutmt.org to confirm Open Range requirements have been met in order to receive access to sign up for Open Range times.

Range Use: Rules and Requirements

Range use is available only when a Crosscut staff member or Crosscut certified Range Safety Officer (RSO) is on the range

• Open Range sessions are typically two-hour time blocks starting at 8am, 12pm and 5:30pm any day/time an RSO is present

• Winter Day or Season Trail Pass is required during the winter season

• All group members must have the following:

• Attend a Crosscut Mountain Sports Center Open Range certification course

• USBA membership in good standing

• USBA Basic Rifle Safety certification

• All group members must have their own rifle and ammo

• Crosscut provides paper and paint to groups

• Special range use requests (Including visiting teams) must be submitted at least 2 weeks prior to the date groups are interested in using the range

Visiting Biathlon Teams and Clubs 

Crosscut Mountain Sports Center offers special access to our state-of-the-art biathlon range in limited instances.

• Range use is available only when a Crosscut certified RSO is on the range

• Winter Day or Season Pass required

• Cost is $20/person/day (this amount does not include cost of required day or season pass)

• All group members must have their own rifle and ammo

• All participating individuals must be members of USBA, and have completed the USBA Rifle Safety Certification course OR have equivalent certifications from your home country

• Range use requests must be submitted at least 2 weeks prior to the date groups are interested in visiting

• Crosscut provides paper and paint to groups

Biathlon Teams interested in range use, please fill out our Range Use Interest Form at least 2 weeks in advance. Contact biathlon@crosscutmt.org to receive additional information on planning a trip to train at Crosscut Mountain Sports Center. 

Buying a Biathlon Range Pass

Please visit this link to purchase an annual or monthly range pass.

• To purchase a day pass, or if you are visiting as a group, please contact biathlon@crosscutmt.org for more information

• Range users must also have a valid trail pass if they are skiing or visiting during the winter

To Reserve Biathlon Range Lanes

Please contact biathlon@crosscutmt.org to confirm that Open Range requirements have been met in order to receive access to sign up for Open Range times.

• You must be a Crosscut certified RSO to book the range if no other Crosscut RSO is present

• Alternatively, you could arrange a training time when a Crosscut RSO has already indicated that they will be present at a session

To Become a Crosscut Range Safety Officer (RSO)

To act as a Crosscut RSO, you must obtain the following:

• Attended a Crosscut Mountain Sports Center RSO certification/recertification course

• USBA Coach or Official member in good standing

1. This requires an up-to-date SafeSport and Background check

• USBA online Rifle Safety Course completed

• Rifle Safety in-person assessment completed

• Completed the USBA online RSO course

1. RSO course link

• SafeSport Training

1. Please go to this SafeSport Link and set up an account for yourself and follow the instructions

• NCSI Background check cleared

1. For background check process, go to this link (it can take 10-14 days to process)

• Acquire a range pass from Crosscut