Enjoy summer or fall dryland and/or winter coached workouts with a great community of skiers. Dryland training includes ski imitation, running, strength and agility to get you ready for ski season. Winter sessions include a mix of classic and skate techniques, but we can accommodate for both during workouts if you prefer one over the other. Perfect for getting (or staying) in shape and/or for tackling cross-country ski races. Skilled coaches. And a fun community, too!

‍Includes:  coach-led sessions one or two days a week, technique analysis, BSF Nordic clinics and season goal setting.

Recommended for: intermediate & advanced skiers.

Racing?  We will offer technique-focused training and intensity-focused training options. You can identify this focus after you register, and it can be flexible week by week based on your goals, training calendar, and events. We understand that goals and training changes for adults year to year, based on many factors. We feel this will give everyone the best possible combination of training.

We are planning group travel for events such as the American Birkie, and the Boulder Mountain Tour. These trips will have additional costs for coaching, waxing, lodging etc.

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Summer 2023

No ski expertise necessary! Our adult summer program will help you enjoy the outdoors, boost your fitness, stay connected to your ski goals, and maintain sport-specific muscle memory.

These once-a-week, small group workouts will incorporate many levels of fitness - agility, balance, coordination, technique, strength, intensity, and of course, safe fun effort with ski friends! Includes optional rollerskiing and intervals progressions. Rollerskiing is optional but we will teach you if you want to learn. Loaner rollerskis are available.

When:

• June - mid-August (June 6 - August 19 in 2023)
• Attend 5 or 10 sessions over the 11 weeks
• Multiple sessions to choose from will allow you flexibility to come to two in a week for makeups and still have adequate recovery.
• Tuesdays 8:30 - 10:00 a.m. or Thursdays 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. 

Locations: various local spots, Lindley and close-to-town trailheads (Triple Tree, Kirk Hill, Sourdough, Foothills)

Equipment: Your life-long-learner, growth mind-set, best self! Short ski poles or hiking poles for ski imitation days.

Rollerskiing is optional: we have loaners if you want to try it out. We will always have an on-foot option. If rollerskiing, you will need ski boots and a helmet. Knee or elbow pads encouraged. We are also planning to do a "learn to rollerski mini camp" in June.

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Registration - opens May 17

5 or 10 sessions over 11 weeks, from June 6 - August 19:

Tuesdays: 8:30 - 10 a.m.

Thursdays: 4:30 - 6 p.m.

*times for base builder sessions will be based on group input (either Fridays or Saturdays)

Cost:

Full (10 sessions): $330

Half (5 sessions): $215

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FALL: September - Early November

1 day a week: $350

2 days a week: $525

‍You choose your day(s)
M 12:00-1:15 pm
W 12:00-1:15 pm
TH 9:00 - 10:15 am
TH 4:15-5:30 pm
Location: Lindley Playground on Cypress

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WINTER: late November  - March

Join anytime! You can choose technique or intensity focus at each of your sessions.

1 day a week: $455

2 days a week: $750

‍‍You choose your day(s):
Mon: 12:00-1:15 pm
Tues: 4:15-5:30 pm
Wed 12:00-1:15 pm
Thurs: 4:15-5:30 pm
Fri: 12 - 1:15 pm

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FALL & WINTER COMBO

1 day a week: $600

2 days a week: $990

(Follows the schedules above)

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Location: Primarily Sunset Hills (Lindley Center), but sometimes at Bridger Creek Golf Course, Bozeman Creek and Crosscut, depending on snow.

Registration opens August 17, 2023 for fall & winter programs.

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1 day/week for 4 weeks

$195

Learn to skate ski. Four progressive sessions will focus on the fundamentals of skate technique. We'll work on applying our new skills to varying terrain so you can get out and enjoy the trails.

Location: Meet up at the "stadium" area in front of the Lindley Center, Bozeman, MT

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SESSIONS TO CHOOSE FROM

(2023/24 dates TBA)

(choose 1)

Session 1: December 7, 14, 21, 28, 2022

Wednesdays 12 - 1 pm

Session 2: January 4, 11, 18, 25, 2023

Wednesdays 12 - 1 pm

Session 3: January 5, 12, 19, 26, 2023

Thursdays 4:30 - 5:30 pm

Session 4: February 1, 8, 15, 22, 2023

Wednesdays 12 - 1 pm

JUST ADDED: Session 5: February 6, 13, 20, 27

Mondays 11am - 12 pm

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SKIS

Each participant must bring his/her own skis, boots, and poles. You will need skate-specific equipment.  Equipment may be purchased at Bangtail Ski Shop, The Gear Wizard, Gallatin Alpine Sports in Big Sky, and perhaps other outdoor retailers in town. There are no skate rentals available right now.

Registration opens October 18 at Noon. Email heidi.makoutz@bridgerskifoundation.org with questions.

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1 day/week for 4 weeks

$275

Learn to classic cross country ski with more efficiency and fun. Four progressive sessions in December, January, or February, will focus on the fundamentals of technique. We'll apply your new skills to varying terrain so you can get out and enjoy the trails. (Good for both beginners and intermediates looking for classic instruction, we are able to split groups to accommodate varying levels.)

Location: Meet up at the "stadium" area in front of the Lindley Center, Bozeman, MT.

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SESSIONS TO CHOOSE FROM

2023/24 dates TBA

Session 1: December 5, 12, 19, 26, 2022

Mondays 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Session 2: January 4, 11, 18, 25, 2023

Wednesdays 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Session 3: January 6, 13, 20, 27, 2023

Fridays 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Session 4: February 1, 8, 15, 22, 2023

Wednesdays 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

SKIS

Each participant must bring his/her own skis, boots, and poles. Any type of classic cross-country ski setup will work. Equipment may be purchased at the BSF Ski Swap, Bangtail Ski Shop, The Gear Wizard, Gallatin Alpine Sports in Big Sky, and perhaps other outdoor retailers in town.

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Registration opens Oct 18 at Noon. Email heidi.makoutz@bridgerskifoundation.org with questions.

1 day/week for 5 weeks, plus one adult training group session of your choice

$275

Ready to go beyond the beginner skate skiing course and become a better, more efficient skier? We'll meet for five group lessons in January or February to work on technique. A sixth session is offered to join an adult training group at any of their normally scheduled times.

Location: Meet up at the "stadium" area in front of the Lindley Center, Bozeman, MT.

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SESSIONS TO CHOOSE FROM:

2023/24 dates TBA

Session 1: January 9, 16, 23, 30, & Feb 6, 2023

Mondays: 4:15 - 5:15 pm

Session 2: January 4, 11, 18, 25, & Feb 1, 2023

Wednesdays: 12 - 1 pm

Session 3: February 1, 8, 15, 22, & March 1, 2023

Wednesdays, 12 - 1 pm

Plus one session with the adult training group.

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SKIS

Each participant must bring his/her own skate skis, boots, and poles. Equipment may be purchased at BSF Ski Swap, Bangtail Ski Shop, The Gear Wizard, Gallatin Alpine Sports in Big Sky, and perhaps other outdoor retailers in town.

Registration opens October 18 at noon. Email heidi.makoutz@bridgerskifoundation.org with questions.

2023-24 DATES TBD

Learn techniques and tips for classic or skate skiing. A great way to brush off the cobwebs and start your ski season. Clinics are led by certified BSF Coaches.

Cost: TBD

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Cost: TBD

Take some time for yourself and join a bunch of fun-loving women as we learn techniques and tips for classic or skate skiing. We divide up into smaller groups based on skate or classic with experienced instructors for all ability levels. We have a blast.

Time: The Lindley Center will be open from 12 - 3 p.m. with ski instruction from 12:30-2:30pm. Come early and/or stay late for socializing with new and old friends!

Treats, snacks and hot drinks will be provided in the Lindley Center.

Location: Lindley Center (stadium area), Bozeman, MT

2023 DATES TBD

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What to Bring

1. Skis, boots and poles! Either classic or skate. Dress in layers.

2. Enthusiasm!

Bring a friend!

*We welcome all women — transgender and cisgender — as well as nonbinary people who identify with the women’s community.

Looking for individual instruction? BSF has professional and highly credentialed coaching staff ready to work with you!

Email heidi.makoutz@bridgerskifoundation.org with interest or questions, and Heidi will connect you to the best coach for what you want to work on.

Private Lesson (1 person)

$85 per hour

Private Lesson (2 people)

$100 per hour

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VOLUNTEER EXPECTATIONS

• Training Programs: 1 to 3 volunteer sessions (or a donation of $75 - $225)
• All other courses & clinics: please help as you can
  

(Suggested donation calculated based on an average volunteer session of 3 hours and the industry standard value of volunteer time ($25/hour).)

One of the ways BSF keeps program fees lower is through volunteer hours. Without your volunteer hours, we would need to use additional paid staff to fill the void; this would increase program costs significantly, which would also make it more difficult for some families to afford BSF. When only a small percentage of BSF parents take on the brunt of volunteer hours, it leads to volunteer burnout.

We have openings for help at practices, organizing ski and fundraising events, helping at the events themselves, as well as trail work and volunteering for our community trails. We encourage you to volunteer for ANY program--Nordic, Alpine, Freestyle, or trails. If you have a specific skill set you think would be helpful, please let us know. There are always little things we need, from photography, to database entry, to hanging up posters around town.

We highly encourage our Adult Nordic skiers to take a turn as a trail ambassador: help answer questions/pass out maps at a trailhead one morning and then ski for an hour or two!

We post signup sheets and volunteer needs throughout the year HERE.

Payment options:

At checkout, you can choose:

• credit card (pay in full)*
• payment plan* (credit card or bank transfer)
• payment in full via bank transfer
  

*See processing fees below.

Payment Plans

For invoices over $1500, payments can be made in 3 payments. IMPORTANT: If your family is registering multiple children, please be sure to register and checkout all in one transaction if you'd like a payment plan option. The newly updated system does not allow us to combine orders/create payment plans after the fact. If participants are registered in separate transactions, it will result in separate payment plans.

(*If you have extenuating circumstances with the $1500 starting point on payment plans, please contact us.)

How the payment plan works: When checking out in SkiClub Pro (our registration system) choose "payment plan." New this year: the SkiClubPro system will automatically charge you for each of the three payments.

Processing fees:

The following processing fees will be added to your total. These are the fees charged by the payment processor; BSF does not keep any of these fees.

Credit cards paying in full: 3% fee

Bank transfer paying in full: no fee

Credit cards payment plan: 3% fee and $1.50 per payment ($4.50 total)

Bank transfer payment plan: $2.50 fee per payment ($7.50 total)

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Community Nordic Trails Passes are optional. But there's a catch ...
You are not required to have a trail pass to participate in ski programs on the in-town Community Nordic Trails. However, if you can afford it, we highly encourage all who use the winter trails to purchase a voluntary trail pass. (Your program fee does not help fund grooming operations.) The voluntary trail pass is a unique system, but it only works if skiers contribute. Bridger Ski Foundation grooms over 70km of trails for the community, which is an expensive proposition--from labor and maintenance to equipment. This year we will be adding snowmaking at Sunset Hills, as well. Donations and trail pass sales are vital to continuing this service. Be sure to explore all the trails.

The adult training group does occasionally conduct optional sessions at Crosscut, depending on snow conditions. A day or season's pass would be necessary if you choose to participate in a session at Crosscut.

WHERE TO BUY EQUIPMENT

• The Nordic Team holds an intra-club gear swap each October (before the big BSF Ski Swap at the Fairgrounds). This is a great time to source (and sell) used equipment among fellow teammates.
• Local retailers or online. (Your BSF membership gets you discounts at several local shops.) Also, keep your eyes out for the team BSF emails—occasionally retailers will sponsor team nights with discounts.
  
• The Ski Swap, held each November at the Fairgrounds. Thousands of items. (It’s also one of BSF’s biggest fundraisers.) BSF members get in an hour early. If you volunteer at the event, you get in even earlier!

SKIS

For skate and classic specific gear, it is best to use the manufacturer's size charts which correlate the skier's weight and height to ski length and stiffness. At the ski swap, BSF volunteers/coaches will be on hand with a flex-test board to help match your skier with the best skis available. Please take advantage of this opportunity--skis that are too stiff or too soft can make for a very frustrating skiing experience. When purchasing new equipment through a local retailer, they will provide similar testing.

POLES

Ski poles for skate should reach between the skiers chin and "mustache area."

Classic poles should reach between the armpit and the shoulder.

CLOTHING

Our best advice is to dress in layers, so you can adjust as you heat up or cool off. No spandex or fancy pants are needed to get started! Just wear good layers that allow you to move comfortably. For evening sessions, be prepared for temperatures to drop as soon as the sun goes down.

EMAIL

When you register for the program, you will be added to an email list. Your coaches will send weekly emails with the full schedule and important notes. Last-minute changes may also be emailed. (It’s important that you do not unsubscribe to any BSF emails, as this is our main mode of communication in the winter.) If for some reason, you are not receiving emails from us, let us know!

Bozeman skiers are a hardy bunch, but we will cancel a session if temperatures are extreme--especially if paired with wind. Whenever possible, an email will be sent out notifying everyone as soon as it is determined to be too cold to train.

Your best bet is to always bring lots of warm layers; weather changes quickly.

Please make yourself familiar with our policies, the BSF Athlete & Parent Handbook, and other important information on the Resources Page.