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Chief Joseph Pass 1/17/25

Multi use trails at Chief Joseph pass are being groomed this morning. The ski trails should still be in great shape from yesterday’s grooming.

Author Jesse CrockerPosted on January 17, 2025Categories Trail Report

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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

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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.

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. In Partnership with the Bitterroot National Forest.

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The last days of ski season are always bittersweet

The last days of ski season are always bittersweet. Did you get out and enjoy that last batch of fresh powder?

Mark your calendars!

Mark your calendars!

We are so excited to host three days of free ski l

We are so excited to host three days of free ski lessons! Open to kids, adults, beginners, and those looking to refine their skills. Join us Saturdays on Feb. 18, Feb. 25 & March 4 at 10:00am at Chief Joseph Cross Country Ski Area.

We love this place.

We love this place.

We love recreating in the wintertime and we want t

We love recreating in the wintertime and we want to build more community connections! Join us this Saturday, December 17 at 10 AM for a ski race and gathering!

#nordic #nordicskiing #xcskiing #wintersports #snowshoeing #fatbike #dogsledding #grooming #snowsports

The trails at Chief Joseph cannot accommodate pets

The trails at Chief Joseph cannot accommodate pets so please seek out other options if you wish to ski with a furry friend! And, help keep our facilities tidy by picking up after your pets if they grace the parking lot this season.

Mark your calendars! Bitter Root Brewing is hostin

Mark your calendars! Bitter Root Brewing is hosting us this Friday, December 9, from 5 to 8 PM. One dollar for every beer sold goes to grooming cost for winter fun!

Can’t wait for this!!! #skirace #nordic #nordics

Can’t wait for this!!! #skirace #nordic #nordicskiing #classicskiing #community #gathering #wintersports

Join us this Saturday at 9am to get the trails rea

Join us this Saturday at 9am to get the trails ready for ski season at Lake Como! Bring a friend, water and lunch for a fun day of service!

Join public land solutions, a nonprofit recreation

Join public land solutions, a nonprofit recreation consultant working with the Ravelli county economic development authority to complete a countywide recreation review and report. The goal is to identify opportunities to improve and support recreation assets in the county.

If you enjoyed XC skiing in the Bitterroot this ye

If you enjoyed XC skiing in the Bitterroot this year, help us make it even better next year by donating this week!!

Update: we had the best of intentions to get out a

Update: we had the best of intentions to get out and groom today, but some mechanical issues are holding us back! Do your snow dances and we will keep you tuned on when we get the groomer up and running!

10 inches of fresh snow and everything has been gr

10 inches of fresh snow and everything has been groomed today! Get out and enjoy it!

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Read this and consider participating in a meeting!

Read this and consider participating in a meeting!

Groomed and ready for the weekend. #bitterrootxc

Groomed and ready for the weekend.

#bitterrootxcski #groomingreport #nordicskiing #skilife #xcski

6” of fresh snow, 16 degrees, and all the club t

6” of fresh snow, 16 degrees, and all the club trails are groomed.

#bitterrootxcski #groomingreport #nordicskiing #skilife #xcski

Chief Joe was groomed yesterday. The pass had 55-7

Chief Joe was groomed yesterday. The pass had 55-70 MPH winds last night. If anyone ends up clearing branches or tree fall from the wind please let us know!

#bitterrootxcski #groomingreport #nordicskiing #skilife #xcski

Chief Joe trails currently being groomed! 10" of f

Chief Joe trails currently being groomed! 10" of fresh snow. Should be a great weekend!

Grab a map and a coffee at Big Creek so you’re p

Grab a map and a coffee at Big Creek so you’re prepared for the trails!

#bitterrootxcski #groomingreport #nordicskiing #skilife #xcski

6” of snow overnight and a fresh groom today, Ja

6” of snow overnight and a fresh groom today, Jan. 21, will make for the perfect ski conditions!

#bitterrootxcski #groomingreport #nordicskiing #skilife #xcski

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