Black Mountain Nordic

🚜❄️ Summer trail work is hard work—and this week, we made some major progress!

After three summers of work with an excavator, we have finally completed the major dirt work along the Sageway Loop! We originally cut in Sageway and Greta’s Run three summers ago, but the trail was still pretty wild during its first season of skiing. Last summer, we focused on improving the lower section, and this summer we finished the upper side.

That means the big machine work is finally done—but the project isn’t quite finished yet! There are still plenty of rocks to pick up, dirt to move, and areas to rake and smooth. The remaining work will all be done by hand. If you’d like to help us put the finishing touches on Sageway, reach out—we’d love the extra hands!

We also had enough time to make significant progress on the west side of Mutt Meadow, continuing work that began last fall. The Bighorn National Forest brought in their rock blasters last year to address some particularly problematic rocks, and this week we were able to continue the work with the excavator—moving additional rocks and leveling sections of trail that were off-camber.

There’s still some hand work to do there as well, including moving dirt and cleaning up smaller rocks, but the trail is already taking shape!

And a BIG shout-out to Curt Schwamb, who volunteered well over 40 hours this week as our machine operator. We are incredibly grateful for the time, skill, and hard work he gives to help improve our trails. 👏

Our trails are built and maintained by a community of people who care deeply about winter recreation in the Bighorn Mountains. Every hour of volunteer time makes a difference—and every bit of summer work helps create better skiing when the snow finally returns. 🌲❄️🎿

💙 For 24 hours, Wyoming comes together to make a difference.

July 15 is WyoGives, our statewide day of giving! Every gift, no matter the size, helps Black Mountain Nordic create miles of impact by providing free winter trails, youth programs, adaptive equipment, and outdoor experiences that connect our community to the beauty of winter.

Together, let’s keep Wyoming moving, exploring, and thriving—one gift at a time.

Every great nonprofit is powered by people who believe in the mission, and we’re so grateful for board members like Shannon, who generously give their time, talents, and heart to Black Mountain Nordic.

As WyoGives approaches, we invite you to join Shannon in making a difference. Every gift, no matter the size, helps provide free youth programs, maintain miles of trails, and ensure that financial barriers never keep someone from discovering the outdoors.

Together, we’re creating miles of impact, one gift at a time.

💙 Donate July 15 for WyoGives and help us keep winter accessible for everyone!

❄️ Meet one of the guys behind the trails!
Every smooth glide, every freshly groomed mile, and every unforgettable winter adventure starts long before the first skier arrives. Hear from one of the dedicated people who makes it all possible.

This July 15 for WyoGives, help us keep the trails groomed, the snow accessible, and our community skiing all winter long. Every gift matters!

Only 10 days until WyoGives! 🎉❄️

The countdown is on, and we love getting to share why Black Mountain Nordic is so much more than groomed trails.

Every ski lesson, every family adventure, every mile of trail we groom is possible because of this incredible community.

On July 15, you have the chance to help keep those experiences accessible for everyone. Whether you’ve skied our trails, volunteered, donated, or simply believe that kids and families deserve opportunities to get outside, you’re part of this story.

Take a few minutes to watch Nick’s message, and mark your calendar for WyoGives on July 15! Together, we can make this our biggest year yet.

💙 Thank you for believing in Black Mountain Nordic. We can’t do it without you!

Winter has a way of bringing people together. ❤️❄️

One of my favorite parts of our mission at Black Mountain Nordic is seeing kids, families, homeschool groups, and first-time skiers discover the joy of being outside together. Every smile, every new skill, and every shared adventure is made possible because of the generosity of our community.

This July 15, your gift during WyoGives helps us provide free winter programs, loan equipment, and create opportunities for people of all ages to connect with nature and each other.

Thank you for believing in our mission and helping us make winter accessible for everyone. 💙