Introduction to Nordic Skiing

Crosscut Mountain Sports Center

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Event Details
3 Mar
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Are you interested in learning foundational skills or improving your Nordic skiing abilities?

Join us for one of Ripple's more popular events. This Nordic clinic is designed to give you the knowledge and skills needed for a day on the snow while connecting you with other like minded women in the Bozeman community. A local Nordic ski coach, Natalie Flowers will cover Equipment 101 and the foundational motions of XC skiing technique including body positioning, how to fall, weight transfer, and more. You’ll practice key drills and movements with a small group to help you improve your Nordic skiing abilities, and will also be left with additional drills to take home and practice on your own or in future sessions. And if you love it (which we know you will) Natalie will share her best pointers for getting further engaged within the Bozeman skiing community including local tips on where to go, trail etiquette and future clinic opportunities. Lunch, day passes, and gear rentals included! You will receive all the details of the day including where to meet us and what you need in an email that will guarantee you are prepared to have a great day.

Cost per person:

$

Event Schedule

Meet at the Crosscut Ski Center at 10:00. We will get our gear and head to the practice area.

Class wraps up around 1:00 with lunch.

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About the Venue

Crosscut Mountain Sports Center

Crosscut is a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving our community and visitors alike. We offer human-powered recreation, outdoor education, and ski, biathlon and mountain bike programs for all ages, abilities, identities, and backgrounds. Located 17 miles north of Bozeman in the heart of the Bridger Range, Crosscut sits on 500 acres adjacent to Bridger Bowl and the Custer Gallatin National Forest.
What to Bring
Lunch, beverages and gear rentals included!
Watch your email for more details as we get closer to class!
  • hat/headband
  • gloves
  • layers
  • water & snack
  • backpack for your stuff
  • ski socks
  • buff
  • sunscreen

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Meet your guide.
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Ripple is a community-driven collective founded to equip women through skill-building, personal wellness, and meaningful connections. Our offerings include outdoor education courses led by women for women, tools and resources to support your pursuits, and a membership platform for shared learning and collaboration. From forums and packing list archives to film festivals, campouts, and vendor fairs, Ripple creates space for women to grow, connect, and find renewal—both in nature and within themselves.

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