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HE STORY STARTS ABOUT 50 YEARS AGO when skiers using long, wooden skis started
exploring the forest trails and open slopes around the base of what is now the Bridger Bowl
Ski Area. In the 1980s, Bohart Ranch established cross-country skiing in Bridger Canyon,
but the adjoining land was targeted for an extensive second-home condominium development.
Today, with the generous philanthropic support of many in the Bozeman community, the
CROSSCUT MOUNTAIN SPORTS CENTER has purchased both properties to protect and connect
as a 533-acre recreation hub with unparalleled mountain access.
COMMUNITY is at the core of Crosscut's mission and vision. In the winter months, miles of groomed
trails are the perfect place for cross-country skiing, fat-tire biking, and snowshoeing. During the
summer, the terrain is a perfect venue for trail running, mountain biking, hiking and wildlife viewing.
Crosscut strives to promote healthy lifestyles and enjoyment of the outdoors.
ATHLETES of all ages and abilities will find outdoor recreation and training opportunities at
Crosscut. From enthusiastic novice skiers to Olympic hopefuls, Crosscut has something for
everyone. Crosscut is also the home training site for the U.S. Paralympic Nordic and
Biathlon team, which won 16 medals at the 2018 Winter Games.
Bozeman's Recreation Hub:
"OVER THE PAST TWO
DECADES I'VE HAD
THE OPPORTUNITY TO
EXPERIENCE SOME OF
THE BEST RECREATION
CENTERS IN THE WORLD,
AND THE CROSSCUT
MOUNTAIN SPORTS
CENTER SITE HAS THE
POTENTIAL TO RIVAL
ALL OF THEM,"
~ Lowell Bailey
U.S. Biathlon Team
Gold Medal Winner,
Biathlon World Championship
