Multi-Week Programs at Big Sky

The multi-week program is for participants looking to ski or snowboard on a regular basis with consistent coaches. For Saturdays, there are 2 six-week sessions available. Our Wednesday program is one session.. Both are out of the Mountain Village location. We offer both full and half-day lessons.

(If you choose to purchase your pass with Eagle Mount, this will be available to use on the day of the lesson)

Adaptive Guide at Big Sky

Eagle Mount’s Guide Program is a great option for individuals that are independent skiers or riders that DO NOT need instruction but would like a guide to navigate the mountain and lift access.

Guide for the Visually Impaired at Big Sky

If you already know how to ski or snowboard, and simply a guide due to your visual impairment, this is the spot for you!

Stay tuned for a more detailed description of our VI Guide Program.

Adaptive Lessons at Big Sky

​Check back later for a detailed description of our Adaptive Lessons at Big Sky

Veterans Retreat

Are you a disabled veteran looking to get back on the snow or get on the snow for the first time? Maybe challenge yourself and conquer some of the most breathtaking slopes in America?

This retreat is for you!

Eagle Mount Bozeman hosts a six day/five night Disabled Veteran’s Retreat at Montana’s beautiful Big Sky Resort. It is suitable for beginner, intermediate, or advanced skiers or snowboarders, including but not limited to, Bi-Skiing and Mono-Skiing (Sit-Skiing) and Visually impaired skiing or snowboarding. You’ll develop and refine your skill while exploring some of the most enchanting terrain in the west. Take your skiing to the next level, on your own terms. Eagle Mount’s expert instructors will be present to facilitate your enjoyment of this dynamic winter landscape.

Monoski Camp

Are you looking to challenge yourself and conquer some of the most challenging — and breathtaking — slopes in America? Eagle Mount will host another spectacular Mono Ski Camp at Montana’s beautiful Big Sky Resort. This camp is suitable for intermediate, advanced, and expert skiers who are adept at self-loading. You’ll develop and refine your skills while exploring some of the most extreme and enchanting terrain in the west. Take your skiing to the next level, on your own terms. Eagle Mount’s expert instructors will be present to facilitate your enjoyment of this dynamic winter landscape.

Mono Ski Camp includes four nights of double-occupancy lodging and ground transportation in Big Sky, three days of skiing, lift tickets, coaching and instruction, and all meals. Equipment is also available.

For more information or to register, contact the Eagle Mount Snow Sports team at snowsports@eaglemount.org

Big Sky Kids

LAUGH, MOVE, PLAY, EXPLORE: GET THE CHANCE TO BE A KID.

To be a Big Sky Kid at Eagle Mount is to experience the incredible wonders of Montana’s outdoors, even as you face the challenges cancer has brought into your life. Big Sky Kids empowers participants to escape the confines of treatment schedules and hospital walls and experience all the thrills that our state has to offer!

Through this program, children and young adults aged 5 to 26, along with their families, can attend medically supervised camps that promote strength, wellness, fun, and freedom in an inspiring natural landscape. You’ll make new friends and memories, and forge meaningful connections that bring deep emotional support both during and after your camp experience.

Begun in 1985, Big Sky Kids serves young people with cancer from Montana and all over the U.S. We provide four different oncology summer camps, as well as a family ski weekend every spring. Our camps are centered around exciting Montana adventures such as white-water rafting, horseback riding, kayaking, fishing, zip-lining, and touring the wonders of Yellowstone National Park.

For more information, contact bigskykids@eaglemount.org.

Arts

Participating in the Arts encourages creativity, nurtures independence, develops social skills, boosts confidence, and gives folks an outlet for communicating thoughts and emotions in a supportive setting. At Eagle Mount, participants explore a variety of artistic mediums, from theater and dance to drawing, painting, and even design thinking.

Different activities are offered during each 3, 6, or 9-week session throughout the year. Check below to see what activities we’re offering now!

Participant Information:

Want to tap into your creative side? Or perhaps you’re already an artist looking to sharpen your skills in a supportive environment? No matter your background, you’re welcome in Eagle Mount’s Arts activities. *Please note, all activities require advance registration.* Please email arts@eaglemount.org for more information.

Volunteer Information:

Want to help others tap into their creative sides? No experience in the arts is necessary to volunteer with Eagle Mount Arts. Once you fill out the volunteer application, we’ll reach out with more information.

Adventure Days

Adventure Days is all about having fun with friends and building skills for a variety of summer activities for our Eagle Mount participants. Each day, we meet at 9am and get back by 3:30pm. We travel to different locations to explore and make memories together. The program culminates in an overnight trip for each age group. Adventures include: group games, canoeing and kayaking, hiking, ziplining, rafting, soaking in the hot springs, and more!

For more information, please email recreation@eaglemount.org.

Climbing

Get your climb on! Develop your strength, endurance, agility, balance, and mental control—and see how high you can go. This indoor climbing program is designed to encourage positive progression in every participant. We practice safe and proper techniques and use specialized, adaptive equipment. All necessary gear will be provided. You’ll scale new heights in more ways than one!

Email recreation@eaglemount.org for more information.

Fitness

Injuries and challenges don’t have to stand between you and a good workout. Tone your body and lift your emotions at our wheelchair accessible gym. Designed primarily for people with spinal cord injuries, our equipment promotes aerobic fitness as well as basic range of motion and strength training. Individual training is available by appointment. All are welcome in the gym and it can be used independently.


The gym is open during regular pool hours year-round. Individual training is available by appointment. To find out if the gym is a good fit for you or for general information, contact Eagle Mount at (406) 586-1781.

Ski Cross Country & Snowshoe

Connect with the natural world as you move through the shimmering winter landscape on cross-country skis or snowshoes. This is a wonderful way to get some exercise and grow some invaluable friendships. Our caring volunteers and staff make it possible for every participant to practice the art of cross-country skiing or snowshoeing. We also offer a sit-ski session. This program offers Nordic adventures throughout Bozeman, Big Sky and Yellowstone National Park.

For questions regarding participating or volunteering, please email snowsports@eaglemount.org.

Ski Bridger Bowl

You can ski or snowboard once a week when you sign up for our 8-week program at Bridger Bowl. Don’t want to commit to the program? Planning to visit Bozeman from out of town? No problem! We’ll gladly take any individual who needs assistance skiing or snowboarding, and we’ll work with your schedule. Please contact us well in advance of your visit so we can be sure to accommodate you.

We are now accepting sign-ups for our 2024 multi-week snow sports program at Bridger Bowl.

Eligibility: Eagle Mount Bozeman is committed to providing quality adaptive recreation opportunities for people with disabilities and young people with cancer.

There are 3 steps to becoming eligible and they can all be completed at the following link: Eagle Mount Participant Application

• Complete the Annual Participant Application
• You will be prompted to sign all of the necessary annual waivers
• If you have not completed one this year, you will receive an email with the Physician’s Approval Form as an attachment. It will be filled in with your answers to the application questions. This must be signed by the doctor and returned to us to establish eligibility. The form that we began using 10/01/21 does not expire; if you have completed one in the past two years, you do not need to do this step.
• Reach out to Colleen at snowsports@eaglemount.org if you have questions.
  

Winter Program

There is a multi-week downhill snow sports program at Bridger Bowl for local participants. Students may choose skiing or snowboarding as well as adaptive disciplines for individuals with physical disabilities. Each snow sports student is paired with their own coach or pair of coaches for the duration of the season. They may choose to bring their own equipment, or they can be provided with rentals. Lift tickets are included. Students must have their own transportation to the location. Some of the school & other groups that have signed up provide transportation.

Program Cost: The full multi-week session of Bridger program for individuals and those coming as part of a group is $240. There are need-based scholarships available (email mlowry@eaglemount.org for support).

Dates: Program begins Saturday January 20th and ends Friday March 8th There is no program during President’s Weekend (Feb 17th - 19th)

Family Week is March 21st – 24th. Students from the weekly Bridger program can sign up for an AM or PM slot on one of those days and bring family members along for lessons, activities, and free skiing.

Timeslots for the Multi-Week Program:

Wednesday 1PM-3PM

Saturday & Sunday 10AM-Noon, 10:30AM-12:30PM, 1PM-3PM, 1:30PM-3:30PM

Group Slots: We have spaces reserved for some groups that have already signed up. This includes some schools, Counterpoint, and Reach. If you have questions about that, direct them to the teacher/group leader or snowsports@eagelmount.org

How to sign up: Please use THIS LINK to sign up for Bridger. This form helps us gather helpful information about schedules, gear needs, learning styles, and goals. If you are filling this out on behalf of a participant, please answer from their perspective as best you can. This information really helps us match our coaches to the lessons to create the best season possible! There is also a spot on the form to request a call from a staff member- we are always happy to answer questions and chat about the upcoming season!

Next Steps: Please wait to hear from us with your confirmed schedule. We will be accepting applications until December 1st. Slots will be assigned after December 1st via email. We look forward to a winter filled with joys, challenges, and accomplishments!

For more information, contact us at the Eagle Mount Ski Hut at (406) 586-9122 during the Bridger Bowl ski season or via email at snowsports@eaglemount.org.

If you are interested in Skiing or Snowboarding at Big Sky instead, please go to the Big Sky Page. Eagle Mount is now offering six-week sessions at Big Sky, as well!

Ice Skating

Experience the sheer delight and sense of freedom that come from gliding across the ice. Through the use of adaptive equipment and the help of dedicated volunteers, participants with a reduced ability to balance and those who use wheelchairs will become ice skaters during these fun, liberating sessions.

For questions regarding participating or volunteering, please email recreation@eaglemount.org.

Ice Skating will resume Fall of 2024.

Horsemanship

Learning how to handle and care for a horse promotes confidence, patience, self-esteem, and improves social skills. Horseback riding helps improve flexibility, balance, and muscle tone. Unmounted lessons focus on establishing a working relationship with a horse. Eagle Mount’s Adaptive Horsemanship instructors and program are certified through the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH Int).

Check out the live progress on our Horsemanship Education Center here!

Participant Information:

Lessons are held for one hour, once a week in four week sessions year round. Participant assessments will be used to determine what type of lesson would be most beneficial and appropriate for each participant. Assessments are held most Mondays between 3p and 5p, please contact us at horsemanship@eaglemount.org to schedule a half hour appointment once all paperwork has been completed. Space is limited and filled on a rotating basis.

Volunteer Information:

Most volunteers serve as leaders and sidewalkers in lessons. Volunteer commitment is approximately one and one half hours per week for each four week session. Volunteers are also needed for barn chores and facility maintenance. No experience is necessary, training is held prior to volunteering.

Family Engagement

Eagle Mount understands the unique delights and challenges many families face when a family member has special needs. The Family Engagement program is designed to improve the lives of caregivers, parents and siblings by providing respite, support, and family-centered recreational opportunities. This goes right to the heart of Eagle Mount’s mission: using recreation as a means to improve and transform lives.

Participant Information:

Eagle Mount’s family engagement activities include events designed for participants and their families, as well as events designed exclusively for sibling groups and parents/guardians. Activities include incorporation into all our standard offerings, family camps, and special events held at our campus throughout the year.

Volunteer information:

Volunteers are needed to support our special events, family camps, and program collaborations.

For questions regarding participating or volunteering, please email familyengagement@eaglemount.org

Horticulture

Participating in Horticulture encourages creativity, nurtures independence, develops social skills, boosts confidence, and gives folks an outlet for communicating thoughts and emotions in a supportive setting. At Eagle Mount, participants get their hands dirty and enjoy the therapeutic benefits of planting, weeding, watering, and caring for plants in our greenhouses and outdoor gardens. Different activities are offered during each 6-week session throughout the year. Check below to see what activities we’re offering now!

Participant Information:

Ready to get your hands dirty and develop your green thumb? Join us in Horticulture! Working in the gardens and greenhouses isn’t just fun, it helps foster independence, improve cognitive abilities, support language skills, and provide social interaction. It also can strengthen muscles and improve coordination, balance, and endurance. *Please note, all activities require advance registration.* Please email horticulture@eaglemount.org for more information.

Volunteer Information:

Ready to get your hands dirty and develop your green thumb, while helping others do so, too? Join us as a Horticulture volunteer! In addition to supporting participants during program sessions, volunteers are vital to maintaining our greenhouses and outdoor gardens with regular re-potting, weeding, watering, and pruning, as well as tool maintenance. Once you fill out the volunteer application, we’ll reach out with more information.

Cycling

Experience the most efficient form of travel with our cycling program. Whether it be flying down the roads on a purpose built road cycle, or experiencing the exhilaration of a steep, rocky downhill while in the mountains, the cycling program offers it all. We ride in a multitude of different locations throughout the Gallatin Valley. Cycling brings with it fun, adventure and time to connect with other cycling enthusiasts.

Email recreation@eaglemount.org for more information.

Aquatics

Eagle Mount’s Aquatics Program offers year round adaptive swim and exercise opportunities to individuals with a wide range of abilities.  With the support of trained and dedicated staff and caring volunteers, people with disabilities enjoy the therapeutic benefits unique to our warm saltwater pool. From learning to swim to regaining strength and balance, our aquatic programs offer all participants the opportunity to engage with other participants, stay active and reach personal fitness goals.

Participant Information:

Adult and Young At Heart (YAH) Swim is for individuals over the age of 50 who also meet Eagle Mount’s Eligibility Guidelines. Our adult and Young at Heart classes offer water experiences designed to improve strength, balance, endurance, and overall health improvement.

Independent Exercise is a 45 minute block of time set aside for individuals who want to work at their own pace independently.

Young Adult Water Exercise Classes are for participants aged 18-30 who are looking for the opportunity to either swim laps together, or do water exercise once a week. In these classes we not only work on physical exercise, but also social communication. These classes are led by an instructor and are limited to 6 participants.

Family Swim provides an opportunity for families to enjoy the use of the entire pool for a 45 minute block of time. It is offered Tuesday through Friday. Space is limited and must be scheduled in advance. There will be no instructor, but a lifeguard will be on duty.

Cancer Support Community water aerobics classes are held on Monday and Friday at 2:00 pm. Participants must register through the Cancer Support Community.

Volunteer Information:

Building relationships with children and adults in the Eagle Mount pool is a satisfying way to give back and help others achieve their goals. Volunteers are also needed for cleaning, administrative support, and special initiatives.

For questions regarding participating or volunteering, please email aquatics@eaglemount.org

Family Swim Registration

We offer Family Swim Tues through Thurs at 5pm and Fridays at 3pm. It costs $10 per swim, no matter how many members in your family attend. We cap the number of swimmers in the pool at 20 people. At least one attending member of your family must be eligible for Eagle Mount services.