Yellowstone Ski Festival

The Yellowstone Ski Festival has become a Thanksgiving tradition for competitive athletes, novice skiers, and families from around the world. Come join us this year and make West Yellowstone your Nordic ski destination!

Events

Skiing daily, clinics, biathlon, and ski race

Date

November 21-28, 2026

Let's Ski

2026 Clinics Registration Coming soon

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Schedule

Clinics

Races

Ski Passes

Handy Tips

Stay in the know with our useful advice.

Questions?

General Questions
Email: info@skirunbikemt.com
Call: Freeheel & Wheel (406) 646-7744

Registration Questions
Email: race_secretary@skirunbikemt.com

Biathlon Questions
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Email: altiusguns@gmail.com
Call: (406) 646-9222

FIS & USSA Status

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FIS Pole Length Guidelines

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XC Rendezvous Ski Trail November Passes

Trail passes are required all of November and during the 2026Yellowstone Ski Festival. Valid until 11/30/2026.

Regular season and day passes for December 1 to March 31 are available from the US Forest Service. These passes can be purchased from the US Forest Service at the Hebgen Lake Ranger Station (330 Gallatin Road), Freeheel & Wheel (33 Yellowstone Ave), or Rendezvous Trailhead.

Updates

Please look to our website, Facebook or Instagram for continued updates.

Notice

Please know all activities are subject to change. If there is no snow, then all ski races and clinics will be cancelled. If there is low snow, course modifications will be made.

Get ready to kick off an adventure with our detailed trail maps and race courses.

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The Rendezvous Ski Trails are managed in partnership with the United States Forest Service, Destination Yellowstone, and the West Yellowstone Ski Education Foundation.

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