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January 2018 newsletter

Author Jesse CrockerPosted on January 6, 2018January 6, 2018Categories Newsletters

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The Bitterroot Cross-Country Ski Club is a non-profit, non-partisan, public-interest corporation whose purpose is to benefit the public by promoting Nordic (cross-country)skiing and other outdoor recreational activities by educating the public about the health and recreational benefits of such activities, and by assisting appropriate public authorities in the management and operation of the Chief Joseph Cross-Country Ski Area.  Become a member

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.

US Forest Service LogoIn partnership with the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest and Lost Trail Ski Area.

Lake Como

For skiing closer to the Bitterroot valley check out the trails at Lake Como. This trail system is at lower elevation, so it does not receive as much snow and generally has a shorter season. The Como Trails are open to dogs, and there are designated single track trails for fat biking.

US Forest Service LogoIn Partnership with the Bitterroot National Forest.

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.

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Grooming update for January 13! There were a lot o Grooming update for January 13! There were a lot of trees down from the wind yesterday, so be cautious out there! 

#bitterrootxcski #groomingreport #groomer #nordicskiing
We need you! Join us this Saturday, Jan. 16 for tr We need you! Join us this Saturday, Jan. 16 for trail maintenance! Meet at the chief Joseph parking lot at 9:30 AM 

DM for more details! 

#bitterrootxcski #trailmaintenance #skitrails #volunteerday #weneedyou #careforyourtrails #sawyer
Grooming update for January 8! Get out and enjoy t Grooming update for January 8! Get out and enjoy the corduroy! Swipe right for full report. 

#bitterrootxcski #groomingreport #skitrails #nordicskiing #fatbiketrails #snowshoetrails #outdooradventures
Grooming update for January 7! #bitterrootxcski # Grooming update for January 7!

#bitterrootxcski #groomingreport #freshcorduroy #skilife #nordicskiing
Fresh Skalkaho groom in the evening light. #bitt Fresh Skalkaho groom in the evening light. 

#bitterrootxcski #multiusetrail #groomingreport #skilife #nordicskiing #getoutside #skitrail
When @montanaman42 is the only other one out there When @montanaman42 is the only other one out there, so you take turns making first tracks. 

#bitterrootxcski #multiusetrail  #groomingreport #skitracks #fatbike #getoutstayout
Grooming report January 2! #bitterrootxcski #gro Grooming report January 2! 

#bitterrootxcski #groomingreport #getoutside #getoutdoors #corduroy #skilife #nordicskiing #xcskiing
When the tracks are endless and the conditions are When the tracks are endless and the conditions are primo. 

#bitterrootxcski #getoutside #stayoutside #skitracks #kickandglide #classicskiing #nordicskiing #xcskiing #backcountryskiing
Sneaking in some views on our trails! #bitterroo Sneaking in some views on our trails! 

#bitterrootxcski #skiviews #skilife #nordicskiing #xcskiing #getoutside #playoutside
And more new trails. Montana has some great Nordic And more new trails. Montana has some great Nordic ski options . 

#botterrootxcski #skimontana #skilife #nordicskiing #nordiclife #xcski #corduroy #groomedtrails #skitrip #skitrails
Exploring Montana trails. #botterrootxcski #skim Exploring Montana trails. 

#botterrootxcski #skimontana #exploremontana #snowday #glaciernordiccenter #whitefishmountainresort #whitefishmontana #whitefishmountain
Conditions at Chief Joseph Pass were really nice t Conditions at Chief Joseph Pass were really nice this afternoon.
Our volunteer grooming crew was at Chief Joseph Pa Our volunteer grooming crew was at Chief Joseph Pass today starting to prepare the trails for the season. #skichiefjoe #crosscountryskiing
It’s beginning to look a lot like winter at Chie It’s beginning to look a lot like winter at Chief Joseph Pass.
#crosscountryskiing #skichiefjoe
Thanks to everyone who came out to help with trail Thanks to everyone who came out to help with trail work at lake Como yesterday. With 15 people we made quick work of it.
Thanks to everyone who came out to today’s work Thanks to everyone who came out to today’s work party at Chief Joseph Pass, the cabin has been stocked with firewood and the branches have been pruned back on several trails. Now all we need is some snow.
Trails at Chief Joseph pass are in great shape. Ge Trails at Chief Joseph pass are in great shape. Get out there and ski away from other people.
This is Hank. Hank has been one of the main operat This is Hank. Hank has been one of the main operators grooming the trails at Chief Joseph Pass in a snow cat since mid December. If you have enjoyed the grooming lately, thank Hank.
When Hank is not out grooming the trails, he can be found managing the rental shop at Lost Trail.
Skalkaho Pass was groomed by the Bitterroot Ridge Skalkaho Pass was groomed by the Bitterroot Ridge Runners snowmobile club today. Should be great skiing and fat biking conditions Thursday morning. #nordicskiing #okgroomer
Our grooming crew made some very liney snow at lak Our grooming crew made some very liney snow at lake Como today. #nordicskiing #OKgroomer
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