Ski School - General Information

Let us teach you!

Bohart Ranch Cross Country Ski Center offers daily lessons for all levels of skiers in both classic and skate techniques.  You may also enroll in a Classic Clinic or Skate Ski Clinic for more in-depth instruction.

Our knowledgeable and friendly Ski School Staff can help you choose the best type of lesson for your needs. Whether you are a beginner needing an introductory lesson or an advanced skier wanting a technique tune-up, a lesson from a professional instructor will enhance your Nordic enjoyment.

Bohart offers gift certificates for lessons
Cash or Check Accepted. No Plastic.

Ski School Instructors

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Matt Calverley
Originally from upstate New York, Matt comes to Bohart by way of central Oregon and many places in-between.  He instructed at Mt. Bachelor and Royal Gorge prior to joining the Bohart team. Matt is currently studying as a graduate student at MSU. During the summer, he enjoys running and fishing. When not outside, Matt enjoys reading and following football and hockey.

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Maggie Litchy
Maggie has worked at Bohart since 2010.  She loves the combination of teaching skiing and outdoor science in the Ski Education Program for school groups.  This year she joins the Ski School as well.  Nordic skiing has been her passion beginning her freshman year of high school, and she has skied competitively from then on.  Maggie says, “There is nothing better than freshly groomed trails on a crisp January morning!”  Along with skiing her passions include rock climbing, camping, and anything outdoors.  In the summer she guides whitewater raft trips on the Gallatin River.

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Leslie Dominick
Leslie graduated with a BS in recreation management from the University of Montana. She has worked in the recreation industry as a river guide, biking and hiking guide, ranch manager and as a ski patroller at Bridged Bowl.  Leslie began instructing at Bohart in 2007.  She holds a PSIA Level Two Nordic Certification and has taught Alpine and Tele skiing in the past.  Leslie also runs the Eagle Mount Cross Country Program for disabled skiers at Bohart.  On her time off Leslie loves spending time with her husband and daughter exploring nature.

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Doug Masterleo
Doug loves to ski. You will see him on the Bohart trails both skate and classic skiing, but on a good powder day he will grab his telemark skis and head to the downhill area for turns off the ridge.  He also likes backcountry adventures and winter camping. Doug has instructed for many years including at Lone Mountain Ranch at Big Sky MT, and has been at Bohart since 2005. If you look up the word adventure in the dictionary you will find Doug’s photo! Doug likes to climb and hike. Summers will find him on long distance bike tours in remote areas of the world.

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John Skemp
As the Shop Manager John keeps the Bohart Ski Shop running smoothly. He began instructing at Bohart in 2005. Previous to working at Bohart, John instructed Nordic skiing at Royal Gorge near Lake Tahoe, CA and at Lone Mountain Ranch at Big Sky, MT  John also has 14 years experience as a collegiate coach at Saint Mary’s University in MN where he coached cross country running, track and XC-skiing. In the off season John likes to travel, hike and bike tour. His interesting travels have taken him all over the world.

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Kat Hickman
Kat is the Bohart Ski School Director and started Nordic skiing at Bohart in 1993.  She has been in love with it ever since.  Kat began instructing at Bohart in 2005 and enjoys working with people of all ages and abilities.  In addition to Nordic skiing, her winter addictions include Telemark skiing, reading and eating.  In the summertime she works on trails for the Forest Service, which supports her summer addictions of running, backpacking, picking huckleberries, and eating (most everything, not just huckleberries).

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News Flash -

02.22.2012

Open. Sign-in Required. Ski with Caution and Courtesy.

USE CAUTION IN THE PARKING LOT. 

Perks of a Season Pass
Ski before and after season, before and after daily hours during season and opportunity to ski with your dog after 3 pm on Wednesday during season. (Season Pass skiers only).

Happy Birthday   Debbie Marshall-Pryde, Bozeman, MT.  Jenny Ryan, Marquette, MI.