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

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.

Good News!

Good News!

North Shore Nordic Club has just been notified that the logging operation up on Blacktail, that was to close upper Alpine, will not use the Truman Saddle road and we will, once we have adequate snow, be able groom all of the Alpine Loop, including the Spur! Cheers and...

Blacktail Mountain Nordic Trail Updates

17 January, 2025 09:17

23F, clouds are thinning and some wind. Alpine and spur groomed for skate. The existing classic track is holding up well so it was left. It should be a great morning for a ski before the cold comes in. Have fun!

Bigfork Community Nordic Center Updates

17 January, 2025 08:30

25 degrees and all trails have been groomed. Old track is still there, snow melted yesterday and froze hard last night so snow consistency is like skiing on marbles...which can be fun and fast! Come on out and enjoy more winter like temps!