Bigfork Community Nordic Center

Bigfork Community Nordic Center (BCNC) is located on Montana State land at the corner of Foothills road & Jewel Basin Road.

Blacktail Mountain Nordic Trails

Located 8 miles above Lakeside and at 5000’ of elevation, the 25 kilometers of varied terrain is groomed every day from December thru March.

Welcome to North Shore Nordic Club

The North Shore Nordic Club is a federally recognized 501c3 nonprofit dedicated to providing quality groomed cross country skiing in the lower Flathead Valley. Now in our twelfth year, NSNC maintains over 30 kilometers at two trail systems: Foothills Nordic Trails in Bigfork and Blacktail Nordic Trails above Lakeside. In partnership with the Swan River Ranger District and the Department of Natural Resources and Conservation, NSNC is committed to continual improvement of both trail systems by expansion, reconfiguration of trails, and acquisition of the latest grooming technology. The North Shore Nordic Club does not require a trail pass, nor do we charge trail fees. We are ENTIRELY funded by individual and business donations, state and local grants, and volunteer efforts. Our expenses include a School Trust Lands lease, grooming equipment and its maintenance, liability insurance, and two paid grooming employees. Our continued success would not be possible without the generous contributions of our skiers and our community. View our donations page to learn how you can help. Thank you!

North Shore Nordic Club News

Kick & Glide Party!

Kick & Glide Party!

North Shore Nordic’s annual Kick n Glide Fundraiser will be held Friday, February 28th from 5:00-8:00 pm at the Buffalo Saloon in Bigfork! This party supports NSNC’s beautiful trails in the North Valley. We’ll have music, raffle prizes and massages! A chili dinner...

Wax Clinic!

Wax Clinic!

Greetings NSNC Supporters, A few of you have inquired about ski waxing and North Shore Nordic Club has decided to hold a basic, ski wax clinic at Andy’s Crafthouse, February 4th, 6:00PM. We will cover glide wax application, scrapping, brushing and applying kick wax....

SNOW!!!

SNOW!!!

Since December 30th, BMNT and BCNC have received 18" and 16" of snow, respectively! We are busy packing all of this snow into a useable base and we will set classic track in the next day or two. Thank you for your patience.

Blacktail Mountain Nordic Trail Updates

21 February, 2025 09:09

Still 31 degrees and calm. Cloudy skies. Alpine and the Spur trails are groomed and new classic track set.

Bigfork Community Nordic Center Updates

21 February, 2025 08:07

32 degrees and no grooming today. Didn’t quite freeze enough after such warm temps yesterday…