Whitefish Mountain Resort, Whitefish Montana

Whitefish Mountain Resort, formerly

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Big Mountain, is set in the pristine splendor of Flathead National Forest of northwestern Montana amongst more than 1 million acres of designated wilderness. Truly one of the world’s most stunning ski spots for sheer natural wonder, the Whitefish Mountain Resort is just west of Glacier National Park in the heart of the Rocky Mountain range. One of the most attractive aspects of Big Mountain is that a wide range of ski levels are accommodated. There are easier runs on the front of Big Mountain and more advanced skiing on the back and west faces. www.skiwhitefish.com

Whitefish Mountain Resort Facilities.

The Whitefish Mountain Resort area offers a wide range of lifts to get up the mountain and runs to get back down the mountain with 10 chairlifts, two T-bars and a magic carpet, (all of which operate on a regular basis except for the T-bar, which is normally only open on weekends). Whitefish Mountain resort area also has a ski and snowboard school, and plenty to do besides skiing. There’s dining, bars and live music for fun between runs. To learn more about dining and nightlife at the Whitefish Mountain resort area, visit www.skiwhitefish.com/dinelife.php. [Top]  

Whitefish Mountain Resort Runs.

Big Mountain is Big Sky Country’s second-largest ski area only after Big Sky Resort, and the mountain has three major faces. A Whitefish Mountain Resort run caters to a wide of range of ability levels. The front side of the mountain generally has runs that are more suited to beginner and intermediate ski levels. The mountain’s back side and west sides generally have more tree skiing and advanced skiing. The most challenging skiing on Big Mountain can be found on the Hellfire Trail and the Hell Roaring basin. Truly ski terrain that lives up to its name, the Hell Roaring basin is the most advanced skiing on Big Mountain with tight tree skiing, steep cliffs and breathtaking vertical drops. To learn more about the runs at Big Mountain, Whitefish, Montana, visit www.skiwhitefish.com/statistics.php.  [Top]

Whitefish Mountain Resort.

Montana is a world-class ski destination, and the Glacier Mountain Lodge is the ideal luxury lodging close to all the action. Just 12 miles from the Big Mountain, the newly constructed Glacier Mountain Lodge is a luxury resort filled with welcoming warmth and elegance. Delight in stylishly designed suite accommodations and large cabins for families, exceptional services and top amenities, including spa treatments, delicious breakfast at the hotel restaurant, and an elegant events space for weddings and corporate functions. As our guest, you’ll enjoy an entirely nonsmoking hotel environment and complimentary high-speed Internet throughout. [Top]

Big Mountain Summer Fun.

Whitefish Mountain Resort isn’t just for wintertime fun, Big Mountain is a spectacular setting for outdoor adventure all year long. Take the Alpine Slide, which offers a luge-like fast slide down the mountain on a wheeled sled. There’s golf, hiking and mountain biking. The Flathead Valley was ranked among Golf Digest’s "50 Greatest Golf Destinations in the World," and is within only a short drive of 9 championship golf courses. There are more than 20 miles of biking trails-plus, the ultimate way to get down the mountain at the Whitefish Mountain resort. You can hop on the chair lift with your bike. Bike rentals are available on the village boardwalk in the town of Whitefish, Montana. To learn more about the many summer activities at the Whitefish Mountain resort area, visit www.skiwhitefish.com/activities.php. [Top]

Whitefish Mountain Resort Facts

• Located in Flathead National Forest
• Whitefish Mountain resort has 10 lifts, T-bars and a magic carpet
• Summit elevation reaches 6,817 feet
• Highest vertical drop - 2,353 feet
• Big Mountain receives 300 inches average annual snowfall
• Big Mountain is the second-largest ski area in Montana [Top]