The Hoot
Jul
27
10:00 AM10:00

The Hoot

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.

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RMISA/IMD Ski Races
Feb
23
to Feb 25
Races

RMISA/IMD Ski Races

  • Crosscut Mountain Sports Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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.

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Dee-O-Gee Crosscut Classic
Feb
10
9:00 AM09:00

Dee-O-Gee Crosscut Classic

  • Crosscut Mountain Sports Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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.

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Bangtail Biathlon
Feb
3
to Feb 4

Bangtail Biathlon

  • Crosscut Mountain Sports Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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.

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Community Biathlon Clinic
Nov
12
10:00 AM10:00

Community Biathlon Clinic

Join us for a Community Biathlon Clinic

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.


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Bobcat Trail Challenge at Crosscut
Oct
1
10:00 AM10:00

Bobcat Trail Challenge at Crosscut

Run or Ride with the Bobcats!

The Bobcat Trail Challenge is coming back to Crosscut Mountain Sports Center on Sunday, October 1st 2024. Join us in supporting the MSU ski team, at this fun community driven event. With five different race options, there is an event for everyone!

Events

5k run

3 hour run

6 hour run

6 hour relay run (3 person relay teams)

Untimed fun run

  • All races start at 10am. The 3 hour run will end at 1:00pm, and the 6 hour run will end at 4:00pm.

  • There will be a fully stocked aid station at the start of the lap.

  • Additionally, each registered racer will receive an event hat and a chance to win other sweet raffle prizes.

  • All races will take place on the 5km run course.

  • Final laps for the 3 and 6 hour races must be completed before the cutoff time.


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Mountain Bike Fundamentals II
Sep
21
5:00 PM17:00

Mountain Bike Fundamentals II

  • Crosscut Mountain Sports Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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.

Clinic Dates:

  • Thursday, September 21; 5-7:00pm

Cost:

  • $75

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Mountain Bike Fundamentals II
Sep
20
5:00 PM17:00

Mountain Bike Fundamentals II

  • Crosscut Mountain Sports Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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.

Clinic Dates:

  • Wednesday, September 20; 5-7:00pm

Cost:

  • $75

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Introduction to Mountain Biking
Sep
19
10:00 AM10:00

Introduction to Mountain Biking

  • Crosscut Mountain Sports Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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.

This clinic is designed for those who:

  • Recently purchased a mountain bike

  • Have never ridden a bike on singletrack trail

  • Are unfamiliar with the different components on their bike

Skill Focus:

  • Basic bike components, how to use and maintain them

  • Descending body position

  • Operation of controls

  • Climbing body position

  • Bike-body separation

  • Trail scanning

Clinic Dates:

  • Monday, September 11; 5:00-7:00pm

  • Tuesday, September 19; 10:00am-12:00pm

Cost:

  • $75

Rental Bike:

  • After selecting a lesson time, you’ll have the option to add rental bikes to your order ($30/bike).

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Mountain Bike Fundamentals I
Sep
14
5:00 PM17:00

Mountain Bike Fundamentals I

  • Crosscut Mountain Sports Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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.

This clinic is designed for those who:

  • 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

Skill Focus:

  • Bike-body separation and range of motion

  • Operation of controls

  • Descending body position

  • Climbing body position

  • Trail scanning

  • Braking

Clinic Dates:

  • Thursday, September 14; 5-7:00pm

Cost:

  • $75

Rental Bike:

  • After selecting a lesson time, you’ll have the option to add rental bikes to your order ($30/bike).

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Cornering Series
Sep
12
to Sep 19

Cornering Series

  • Crosscut Mountain Sports Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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.

This series is designed for those who:

  • 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.)

Skill Focus:

  • 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

Series Dates:

This is a 2 part series — we will meet for two 2-hour sessions over two weeks.

  • Tuesday Series: September 12th & 19th; 5-7pm

Cost:

  • $130, no rentals

  • $190, rentals included

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Introduction to Mountain Biking Clinic
Sep
11
5:00 PM17:00

Introduction to Mountain Biking Clinic

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.

This clinic is designed for those who:

  • Recently purchased a mountain bike

  • Have never ridden a bike on singletrack trail

  • Are unfamiliar with the different components on their bike

Skill Focus:

  • Basic bike components, how to use and maintain them

  • Descending body position

  • Operation of controls

  • Climbing body position

  • Bike-body separation

  • Trail scanning

Clinic Dates:

  • Monday, September 11; 5:00-7:00pm

  • Tuesday, September 19; 10:00am-12:00pm

Cost:

  • $75

Rental Bike:

  • After selecting a lesson time, you’ll have the option to add rental bikes to your order ($30/bike).

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Sep
1
to Sep 3

NICA Crosscut Classic

  • Crosscut Mountain Sports Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Youth Mountain Bike Race

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.

Trail Closures

We will close our summer trail system to hiking and mountain biking during the event. Please respect the following closures.

  • Friday 5pm-Sunday 3pm

Volunteers Needed

Holding a race of this size requires a lot of volunteers, and Montana NICA could use some help! Please consider volunteering.

Spectators Welcome!

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.

More About Montana Interscholastic Cycling League

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.

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Bozeman Youth Cycling Parent Clinic
Aug
15
5:15 PM17:15
Mountain Biking, Clinics

Bozeman Youth Cycling Parent Clinic

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.

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Mountain Biking Fundamentals II Women's Clinic*
Aug
10
6:00 PM18:00
Clinics, Mountain Biking

Mountain Biking Fundamentals II Women's 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.

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Jump & Drop Series
Aug
3
to Aug 10
Mountain Biking, Clinics

Jump & Drop Series

  • Crosscut Mountain Sports Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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.

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Mountain Biking Fundamentals I Women's Clinic*
Aug
1
6:00 PM18:00
Mountain Biking, Clinics

Mountain Biking Fundamentals I Women's 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 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.

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Mountain Bike Demo Day + Group Rides
Jul
30
10:00 AM10:00
Races, Spectator Events, Mountain Biking, Summer

Mountain Bike Demo Day + Group Rides

Come out to Crosscut and try the latest and greatest bikes from Owenhouse and other demo partners. Demos will be available from 10am-4pm. Group rides will start at 11:00am, with specific routes and hosts to be announced. Group rides are open to anyone so please consider heading up to Crosscut to join in on the fun!

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The Hoot at Crosscut
Jul
29
8:00 AM08:00
Races, Spectator Events, Mountain Biking, Summer

The Hoot at Crosscut

Join us on July 29 for an exciting mountain biking adventure at Crosscut Mountain Sports Center, in beautiful Bridger Canyon near Bozeman, MT. Our approximately 20-mile and 5-mile races, as well as an untimed group ride promise a thrilling challenge for all experience levels, with a mix of climbs, descents, flow trail, and technical sections on scenic trails that offer panoramic mountain vistas, lush forests, and stunning meadows.

 Don't miss this opportunity to ride with a fun group of mountain bikers and take part in a brand-new event in one of Montana's premier outdoor recreation areas. More information including accurate race distances, event maps, schedule, and more will be available soon. Sign up for our newsletter to stay in the know or check back here for more!

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Bozeman Youth Cycling Parent Clinic
Jul
25
5:15 PM17:15
Mountain Biking, Clinics

Bozeman Youth Cycling Parent Clinic

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.

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Weekend Warrior Clinic
Jul
22
to Jul 23
Mountain Biking, Clinics

Weekend Warrior Clinic

  • Crosscut Mountain Sports Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Take your riding to the next level with one of our certified BICP and PMBIA instructors. This is a full and fun weekend of skill progression.  Saturday will build you up from your fundamentals —body positioning, balance, braking, and cornering.  Sunday will include dynamic skills like wheel lifts, navigating obstacles and drops. Both days include guided practice and fun out on the trails. Two 6-hour days help you develop more finesse on your bike and gain the skill and confidence needed to have more flow and fun on your rides - up steep climbs, along skinnies, over rocky and rooty terrain, around corners and off small jumps and drops!

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Mountain Biking Fundamentals II Clinic
Jul
20
6:00 PM18:00
Mountain Biking, Clinics

Mountain Biking Fundamentals II 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.

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Introduction to Mountain Biking Clinic - Women's Clinic*
Jul
18
6:00 PM18:00
Mountain Biking, Clinics

Introduction to Mountain Biking Clinic - Women's Clinic*

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.

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Cornering Series
Jul
17
to Jul 24

Cornering Series

  • Crosscut Mountain Sports Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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.

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Weekend Warrior Women's Clinic*
Jul
15
to Jul 16
Mountain Biking, Clinics

Weekend Warrior Women's Clinic*

  • Crosscut Mountain Sports Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Take your riding to the next level with one of our certified BICP and PMBIA instructors. This is a full and fun weekend of skill progression.  Saturday will build you up from your fundamentals —body positioning, balance, braking, and cornering.  Sunday will include dynamic skills like wheel lifts, navigating obstacles and drops. Both days include guided practice and fun out on the trails. Two 6-hour days help you develop more finesse on your bike and gain the skill and confidence needed to have more flow and fun on your rides - up steep climbs, along skinnies, over rocky and rooty terrain, around corners and off small jumps and drops!

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Cornering Series
Jul
13
to Jul 20
Clinics, Mountain Biking

Cornering Series

  • Crosscut Mountain Sports Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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.

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Mountain Biking Fundamentals I Clinic
Jul
11
6:00 PM18:00
Mountain Biking, Clinics

Mountain Biking Fundamentals I 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 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.

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Bozeman Youth Cycling Parent Clinic
Jul
11
5:15 PM17:15
Mountain Biking, Clinics

Bozeman Youth Cycling Parent Clinic

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.

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Mountain Biking Fundamentals I Women's Clinic*
Jul
6
6:00 PM18:00
Mountain Biking, Clinics

Mountain Biking Fundamentals I Women's 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 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.

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