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In Bozeman, Jim Bridger Rollerski Races Look to Bring Summer Competition to the West

Ben TheyerlAugust 4, 2022

Logan Diekmann, Nina Seeman win on the streets of Bozeman, and BSF’s Rollerski races look to harness the momentum of summer training out West. Featuring Results and Video Highlights. BOZEMAN – Jim Bridger was a mountain man. One of those figures born firmly entrenched in the old ways back East, before he split for the Mountain West for something new. A character to chart a theme pervasive through the American vision of the West –...

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Erika Flowers Balances Life and Wins

Jason AlbertSeptember 23, 2019

Just shy of thirty-years-old, Bozeman’s Erika Flowers stills revs her aerobic engine up and over the big hills. The news that she had won the 50-kilometer The Rut mountain running race at Big Sky Resort outside Bozeman, Montana was a surprise to some — primarily to Flowers herself. She pulled away from full-time ski training last winter, but the 9,951 feet of climbing during The Rut proved she’s a multi-sport talent. Even with her reduced...

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Longtime XC Coach and Community Member, Floyd Bernard Reishus, 88, Passes

FasterSkierDecember 31, 2018

On Dec. 26, longtime cross-country skier, coach, and wax tech Floyd Bernard Reishus passed away in Bozeman, Mont. Bernard was a fixture from Alaska to Bozeman as he dedicated his time to enriching lives through cross-country skiing. You can read a complete obituary from the Bozeman Daily Chronicle. Reishus was a U.S. Marine, a high school teacher, and “wax guru”. Our thoughts are with his family and friends.

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Crosscut Seeks Head Coach for Bridger Biathlon

FasterSkierAugust 2, 2018

Bridger Biathlon is a program of Crosscut Mountain Sports Center, a nonprofit organization based in Bozeman, Montana that is building a year-round recreation, sports training and educational facility. Bridger Biathlon promotes athletic achievement and values of healthy living for all ages and abilities through recreational and competitive biathlon. Duties and Responsibilities Collaborate with the CMSC Executive Director on overall program and budget management Lead development of annual and seasonal training plans and daily workouts for...

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Evan Weiss New Executive Director at BSF

FasterSkierJuly 23, 2018

(Press release) BOZEMAN, Montana — A huge welcome to Evan Weiss, BSF’s new executive director, who started on July 9. Evan has been spending his first days at BSF meeting with BSF’s program directors, board, and staff, and learning the ins and outs of the club’s programs. Rebekah Bunting, president of the BSF board, noted, “Evan is a bright, energetic and well-qualified individual. I look forward to seeing him infuse those qualities in BSF as...

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Back in Bozeman, Flowers Switches Gears

Gabby NaranjaJuly 20, 2018

It wasn’t until recently that Erika Flowers learned the meaning of her middle name. At the time of her birth, her father had been cutting around Montana’s mountain slopes on Elan alpine skis. Though the brand’s company is based out of Slovenia, the definition of élan, according to Webster’s dictionary, is a vigorous spirit or enthusiasm. Whether Flower’s father, Pat, had researched the word’s meaning or whether the name had simply struck him, the skis...

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Under 23 Questions: Sofia Shomento

FasterSkierFebruary 4, 2018

In an effort to showcase the North Americans who competed at last week’s International Ski Federation (FIS) 2018 Nordic Junior/U23 World Championships in Goms, Switzerland, we asked those qualifying athletes several questions about themselves — actually, we had them fill in the blanks. Here we have 18-year-old Sofia Shomento, of the Dartmouth Ski Team, who represented the U.S. at her first Junior Worlds. Last week in Goms, Shomento qualified for the

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BSF Seeks Executive Director

FasterSkierNovember 16, 2017

office@bridgerskifoundation.org. In your email please insert in the SUBJECT line: ATTN: Pat Flowers. Deadline for applications is December 31, 2017.

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Crosscut Mountain Sports Center Acquires Bohart Ranch Property

FasterSkierJune 6, 2017

(Press release) BOZEMAN, Mont. — On June 2, local non-profit Crosscut Mountain Sports Center (CMSC) announced closing on the long- awaited acquisition of Bohart Ranch in Bridger Canyon. This landmark deal represents a commitment to continuing the Nordic skiing legacy at Bohart Ranch that Bozeman residents have cherished since the 1980s. “After nearly sixty years of skiing in Bridger Canyon, it’s really special to see this legacy of mountain recreation continue,” said Cliff Montagne, longtime...

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Under 23 Questions with Corey Stock

FasterSkierJanuary 31, 2017

In an effort to showcase the North Americans competing at this week’s International Ski Federation (FIS) 2017 USANA Nordic Junior World Championships and U23 Cross Country World Championships at Soldier Hollow in Midway, Utah, we asked those qualifying athletes several questions about themselves — actually, we had them fill in the blanks. Here we have 22-year-old Corey Stock, of the Bridger Ski Foundation, who’s representing the U.S. at her first U23 Worlds Championships after competing at Junior...

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Under 23 Questions with Cole Morgan

FasterSkierJanuary 31, 2017

In an effort to showcase the North Americans competing at this week’s International Ski Federation (FIS) 2017 USANA Nordic Junior World Championships and U23 Cross Country World Championships at Soldier Hollow in Midway, Utah, we asked those qualifying athletes several questions about themselves — actually, we had them fill in the blanks. Here we have 22-year-old Cole Morgan, of the Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation (SVSEF) Gold Team, who’s representing the U.S. at his first U23 World...

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Under 23 Questions with Logan Diekmann

FasterSkierJanuary 30, 2017

In an effort to showcase the North Americans competing at this week’s International Ski Federation (FIS) 2017 USANA Nordic Junior World Championships and U23 Cross Country World Championships at Soldier Hollow in Midway, Utah, we asked those qualifying athletes several questions about themselves — actually, we had them fill in the blanks. Here we have 19-year-old Logan Diekmann, of the University of Utah who’s representing the U.S. at his first Junior Worlds. On Monday, Day 1 of...

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Season-Opening SuperTour Races Rescheduled for West Yellowstone

Gabby NaranjaNovember 26, 2016

The opening SuperTour races of the 2016/2017 ski season scheduled to take place next weekend, Dec. 3 and Dec. 4 in Bozeman Mont. at Bohart Ranch were recently canceled and rescheduled to take place in West Yellowstone, Mont.

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17 Questions for 2017: Lowell Bailey

BrainspiralNovember 9, 2016

U.S. biathlete Lowell Bailey joined the new-parent club this year - and is finding ways to take his daughter, Ophelia, on training runs and skis with him.

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‘Why not Ishpeming?’ Unpacking the 2016/2017 SuperTour Schedule

Gavin KentchAugust 25, 2016

Here's an in-depth look at the upcoming U.S. SuperTour schedule, addressing why the season’s first races won't be in West Yellowstone, why some SuperTour races are in Canada, why U.S. nationals are returning to Soldier Hollow so soon, why there is a skiathlon at Spring Series, etc.

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Wednesday Workout: Looping L3 Rollerski Intervals with BSF

Gabby NaranjaJuly 27, 2016

Know a spot where the pavement is ideal for rollerskiing but the loop just isn't long enough to keep your interest? Austin Caldwell, head coach of the BSF elite team, has the threshold workout for you: 4 x 15-minute intervals on the same loop to track progress.

General Lifestyle News

The Wedding Proposal: SMST2 Teammates Flowers and Newell Get Engaged

Gabby NaranjaJuly 15, 2016

After four years of dating, Stratton Mountain School teammates and couple Andy Newell and Erika Flowers are engaged. "So much can happen in professional athletics and Erika and I wanted to enjoy each other’s company before we have to grow up and get serious," Newell said.

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USSA Releases 2016/2017 SuperTour Calendar: Opening in Bozeman, Ending in Fairbanks

BrainspiralJune 27, 2016

On Monday, the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association published its 2016/2017 SuperTour calendar, which includes seven stops, not including West Yellowstone. “We’ve rotated a few sites this year and will continue to move around in the future to get the SuperTour to new places," USSA Nordic Domestic Program Director Robert Lazzaroni explains. "Moving the event around helps stimulate top-level racing in America.”

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Wednesday Workout: Backyard Climbing Endurance and How to Make Your Own Wall

Gabby NaranjaJune 22, 2016

The call to climb can be strong, especially if the place to climb is located in your backyard. This week, we caught up with avid rock climber Jason Brenden for a Wednesday Workout that involves traversing the holds and building strength, all on a homemade wall. "I just didn't want to pay for a gym membership," he explained.

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Malcolm Leads Bridger Biathlon Club’s First Summer Program as Club Expands Its Reach

Chelsea LittleJuly 23, 2015

Corrine Malcolm has one word to describe the Bridger Biathlon Club: momentum. “It has gained a lot of momentum,” she said of the fledgling program based in Bozeman, Montana. “It’s a really big ball of energy and momentum. It’s pretty cool to be part of.” Malcolm, a former national team biathlete who just finished her bachelors degree at Montana State, was hired as the club’s first paid coach this summer. That represented another big step...

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