Crosscut’s Ski Education Programs
Outdoor fun for young learners
Crosscut offers quality ski education programs to K-12 aged youth from around Montana. These programs are designed to introduce students and remote learners to Nordic skiing, and spark a lifetime of awareness and appreciation for outdoor landscapes. Whether you’re an educator, a student in school, remote or homeschool learning environment we have something for you!
Ski along for a field trip and experience the wonder of our ski education program.
Our Ski Education curriculum
Our curriculum is designed to offer place-based learning experiences in the outdoors, while incorporating elements of the Next Generation Science Standards within each activity. It supports experiential learning and offers a unique supplemental educational opportunity for students. We strive to provide an education experience that is adaptable and engaging for grades 3rd-12th. For K-2 graders, our program teaches students the basics of cross-country skiing and fosters an appreciation of the stunning environment and all the critters who call Crosscut home.
Program Offerings
Adventures in Winter Ecology (3rd-12th) and Nordic Adventures (K-2nd)
We are happy to partner with local schools again this year for our two of our longtime favorite programs: Adventures in Winter Ecology and Nordic Adventures. The programs provide skiing, science, and Indigenous Peoples education to a wide range of students. Our schedule for this season has already filled, but if you are a teacher who would like to get on the waitlist, please email skieducation@crosscutmt.org.
Sessions for remote learners and homeschoolers (K-6th)
Our homeschool program provides experiential, outdoor education for remote learners and homeschoolers grades K-6. The session will meet weekly for 6 weeks for a day of classic skiing and place-based education. Students will build on their skiing and science skills each week with the same group of peers. If your child has their own skis, please note that they must be classic skis. Fish scales are preferred, but waxable skis are okay if your student is experienced and self-sufficient with waxing.
Crosscut's Global Snowsports Program
Inglés abajo/English below
El “Programa Global de Deportes de Nieve” ofrece clases de esquí cada semana para estudiantes y familias que no han tenido muchas oportunidades de participar en deportes de nieve. Este programa es para todos, con un foco de servir a la gente bilingüe y multicultural.
El Programa Global de Deportes de Nieve ofrece instrucción y actividades para esquiadores principiantes e intermedios. El equipo, lecciones, y actividades son completamente gratis.
Si está interesado en participar o desea obtener más información, nos contacta a skieducation@crosscutmt.org. Este programa está financiado en parte por la Fundación SHARE WINTER.
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The Global Snowsports Program offers a weekly cross-country ski session to students and families that traditionally haven’t had many opportunities to participate in snow sports. This program is for anyone, with an emphasis on serving bilingual and multicultural students and families.
Global Snowsports offers ski instruction and activities to first-time, beginner, and intermediate skiers. Ski gear, lessons, and activities will be provided at no cost.
If you are interested in participating in this program or would like to learn more about it, please email skieducation@crosscutmt.org.
This program is funded in part by the SHARE WINTER Foundation.
About Our Instructors
Helping kids grow in confidence, knowledge, and self-awareness
Our instructors come from diverse educational and professional backgrounds, but share a common passion for getting kids outside on skis and connecting them with the natural world. From NOLS instructors, to retired teachers, all our instructors are knowledgeable, experienced educators.
Crosscut strives to make our ski education program accessible and inclusive to all students. We believe that cross country skiing can be a rewarding lifelong activity for everyone!
