1. Who does this event benefit?

Champagne on Snow benefits Crosscut Mountain Sports Center, a nonprofit community organization providing human-powered recreation, sports training, and outdoor education for all ages, abilities, identities, and backgrounds.


As a nonprofit, Crosscut is dedicated to serving the community and stewarding our shared lands. Crosscut serves 50,000 users a year with 45 kilometers of winter trails for Nordic skiing, snowshoeing, and fatbiking and 15 miles of summer trails for hiking and mountain biking. Our numerous programs include biathlon, mountain biking, and outdoor education, and we take great pride in our many community and national partnerships. Crosscut is the official home of the U.S. Biathlon Junior National Team and U.S. Paralympics Nordic Team which covers both cross-country skiing and biathlon.

 

2. Where is Firelight Farm?

140 Quentin Way, Bozeman, MT 59718

 

3. What sponsorship opportunities are available? 

Silver, Bronze, and Table Sponsorships are available. All sponsorships include a reserved table with a featured elite athlete for plated dinner and an invitation to join the sponsorship reception. Please contact Angie (angie@crosscutmt.org) to learn more. 

 

4. What are the expectations for attire?

We kindly request semi-formal attire. If the weather allows, there are opportunities to enjoy an outdoor fire pit and beautiful patio with heaters. Please plan for a coat and appropriate footwear. 

 

5. Will a shuttle be provided?

Please request a shuttle when you purchase your event ticket. Shuttles will be arranged by request and need to be reserved in advance. 

 

6. Will I get to talk to the athletes?

This exclusive event provides an opportunity for guests to meet our featured elite athletes in a relaxed and celebratory atmosphere. Athletes will be available throughout the evening for conversations with all guests. Sponsors will have an additional opportunity to connect with the athletes in a pre-event reception. 


7. What is the VIP Race Day Experience Add-on?
Crosscut will serve as the host venue for a thrilling weekend of ski racing for youth, junior, collegiate, and para athletes from Friday, February 23 through Sunday, February 25, 2024. Limited guests of the Champagne on Snow Benefit Event are invited to experience this competitive ski weekend through a VIP experience on Saturday. With warm RV trailers as a home base, VIP guests will enjoy mimosas and Bloody Marys with breakfast and a warm lunch, with the opportunity to cheer on our featured elite athletes as they compete in the morning's cross country ski races. Crosscut coaches and staff will provide a commentary of the races and insight into both Nordic ski races and the sport of biathlon. This is a unique opportunity to celebrate our athletes of all levels, made extra special with an elevated spectator experience.

 

8. I can no longer attend or participate. May I receive a refund?
Your ticket purchase allows us to plan accordingly for event needs. Because of this, we are unable to offer refunds for any ticket purchases, sponsorships, or donations.