Cross Country Skiing
Big Sky, Montana is a scenic winter wonderland. A great way to
experience this big sky country is to set off on a pair of
cross-country skis and glide over the landscape to soak in the awesome
beauty of this mountain paradise.
Cross-country skiing is an ideal winter sport. It offers a sense
of freedom in the great outdoors, with very little fuss to get you
going. The sport originated some 4,000 to 4,500 years ago in
Scandinavia as a means of transportation for snow and ice-bound
northerners. Cross county skiing is still appreciated today and
provides an excellent full body workout along with a unique experience
in the winter terrain.
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Cross Country Skiing Listings: (add your listing)
Grizzly Outfitters of Big Sky, MT - XC rentals
See our selection of X-Country, downhill, telemark, snowboarding, randonee, snowshoeing, hiking, biking and climbing gear, all discounted online.
(888) 807-9452
East Slope Outdoors - Best Prices in Town
Formerly Mad Wolf Ski & Sports, we have added many new X-C ski brands for 2007-08 featuring Alpina & Solomon skis, SNS Profil bindings and Solomon XC boots. Excellent value!
(406) 995-4369
The most popular style of cross-country skiing is referred to as
classic. The classic technique, which is also the most popular
and easily learned, is simply a walking motion with enough oomph to be
gliding, while your skis are parallel. This form of cross country
skiing can be done on powder, un-groomed snow and groomed trails.
Big Sky, Montana's Lone Mountain Ranch offers 75 kilometers of
international-caliber Nordic skiing for all levels, with groomed and
skating lanes. Beginners enjoy gentle open meadows, while other
trails offer a greater challenge through its forested canyons.
Cross-country ski equipment along with winter and outdoor accessories
can be found and purchased at the Lone Mountain Ranch Ski Shop.
Technically, you can cross-country ski anywhere. But the true
thrill of the sport is not simply the means by which you travel, but
rather the locale, the scenery and for some it's the challenge.
The Gallatin National Forest is easily accessible from Big Sky, Montana
offering numerous trails, and neighbor Yellowstone National Park is a
great area to cross country ski. Guided cross-country ski tours
are available and are ideal for those seeking spectacular raw scenery
complimented with the wintering herds of elk and bison.
32FOther pages you might find helpful:
Montana Wilderness Association
Learn information on travelling, safety, and recreation in the winter time in Montana.
Save Yellowstone
Save Yellowstone, located in West Yellowstone, encourages the enjoyment of Yellowstone National Park in the winter months via snow coach and cross country skiing, discouraging snowmobiling.
