Bitterroot Cross Country Ski Club – Ski Chief Joseph Pass

Bitterroot Gives in Partnership with Missoula Gives

Bitterroot Cross Country Ski Club is participating in a fundraiser for Non-Profits in the Bitterroot Valley (Missoula Gives/Bitterroot Gives). Join us and help us raise enough money for the Equipment Trailer we need to replace. We will need $12,000.

Starts May 6th at 5pm and goes all day May 7th until 8pm.
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Access our site at: http://www.bitterrootgives.org and click on our Logo to DONATE!

Or you can send a check to:
Bitterroot Cross Country Ski Club
P.O. Box 431
Corvallis, MT. 59828

Chief Joe 4/9

Grooming is done for the year at Chief Joseph Pass, but there is still plenty of snow and the trails are still in great shape for skate or classic skiing. The cabin is still open for day use until the 15th.

Chief Joe 4/1/21

Chief Joe 3/25

Chief Joe 3/19

Como 3/19/21

Our grooming crew planned on grooming at Como this morning, but it was pouring rain, so grooming was canceled. Most likely there will not be any more grooming at Como this season.

Earlier in the week the skiing was still good, and it will probably be good conditions this weekend for touring skis. The higher elevation trails should hold snow for a few more weeks, but you might have to do some walking to get to it.

Como 3/15/2021

Conditions at Como held up well over the weekend, despite the warm temperatures, and there should be good skiing for at least the next few days. Best skiing will probably be between 10 and 2, or after sunset.

Lake Como 3/12/21

All the ski trails at lake Como were groomed this morning. Should be great out there this weekend.

Chief Joe 3/11/21

Chief Joe 3/6/21

Chief Joseph Pass

We invite you to ski on the best cross-country ski trails in Montana or Idaho, the Chief Joseph Trail System located at the southern end of the Bitterroot Valley in the National Forest near Lost Trail Pass, just east of the junction of Highways 93 and 43. This area receives very reliable snowfall every year, and is generally skiable earlier, later, and more often than any other groomed trails in the area.

In partnership with the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest and Lost Trail Ski Area.

Groomed Trails for Everyone

Trail difficulties range from easy (green) to difficult (black) and are appropriate for every level of skier from beginner to expert. People of all ages and abilities use these trails (toddlers to retirees) for fun and fitness. Every trail junction is marked with a trail map—it’s almost impossible to get lost—and benches are placed at appropriate spots along the trails for those needing a short break or a place to sit while enjoying a snack or the wonderful views.