After growing up in Bozeman and living here for 10 years, you would think I would have done a lot of cross country skiing. You’re wrong. Almost all of my time on skis has been on downhill skis and I have not spent much time cross country skiing which is a real shame. Little did I know that Bozeman has some of the most premier cross country skiing trails, minutes away from downtown Bozeman.

Recently, I had the opportunity to experience some of these trails on cross country skis and I had an absolute blast. I was surprised to see so many other people out there skiing and the different types of skiing there are. From what I can tell, there are two main types of skiing. Traditional cross country skiing and skate skiing. Skate skiers are incredibly fast and it looks like a really intense workout. Cross country skiing is a little more welcoming to all skill levels, but is also a great workout. Skate skiing typically goes around in a short circuit where cross country skiing is built for longer trails for you to explore.

I really enjoyed my day out cross country skiing and have already been again since going my first time last week. I look forward to getting more involved in cross country skiing and embracing the workout that you get from going. Below are some pictures of my first cross country skiing venture and I look forward to sharing future cross country adventures with you all.