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Whitefish Mountain Resort

Mountain Information & Statistics

 

Whitefish Mountain Information
Once called the Big Mountain in northwestern Montana, Whitefish Mountain Resort offers spectacular views of Glacier National Park and Flathead National Forest. The original resort originally opened in 1947, and the slogan for the area “Ski the Fish” has been around since the 1990s. With its many trails and year-round activities, skiers and boarders of all levels will enjoy this scenic resort.

Where Is Whitefish Mountain Ski Resort Located?

The resort is located 19 miles from Glacier Park International Airport. Visitors can also get to the area via the Whitefish Amtrak Station. From either of these, you can rent a car for the short trip to the mountain, or take advantage of one of the shuttle services. The resort is also 66 miles from the Canadian border and 35 miles from Glacier National Park

Mountain Stats

Elevation
Summit - 6,817 feet
Base - 4,464 feet
Vertical Drop - 2,353 feet

Trails
111 - 3,000 Acres

Lifts
 14 - 5 Types

Snowfall
221"

Terrain
With annual snowfall of 300 inches and 3,000 acres of skier and rider accessible terrain, Whitefish Mountain Resort offers access to 111 named trails and vast bowl and tree skiing. All these are serviced by 11 lifts, a T-bar, and two conveyor carpets. The longest run is Hell Fire at 2.5 miles. The base elevation is 4,464 feet, and the summit is 6,817 feet with a vertical drop of 2,353 feet.

With a terrain rating of 12% beginner, 37% intermediate, 44% advanced and 7% expert, Whitefish can accommodate skiers and riders of all levels and abilities. Four terrains parks and a skier/boarder cross course entertain the freestylers in any group. Near the Base Lodge is the beginner area with two conveyor carpets. The resort is known for vast bowl and tree areas which are popular among advanced skiers and riders.

Terrain
Runs in Total - 111

Longest Run - 2.5 mi

Skiable Terrain - 3,000 ac

Night Skiing - 600 ac

Snow Making - 600 ac

Lifts - 14

High Speed Sixes - 1

High Speed Quads - 3

Quad Chairs - 2

Triple Chairs - 5

Surface Lifts - 3

Inside Scoop

The best time to head to the resort is January & February, typically, the snowiest month. Night skiing is available on Friday and Saturday nights. Be sure to take a ride up Chair 1 for amazing views of Glacier National Park.

For more post-slope adventures, book a dog sledding trip or horse-drawn sleigh or wagon rides. If you want to stick to skiing, take a full-day, guided backcountry cat skiing adventure, where you can take advantage of hidden powder stashes. Other activities include snowmobiling, ice fishing, fat tire snow bike rentals and snowshoeing on 28 acres of Living Wetland Interpretive Nature Trails. Cross-country skiers should head to the Glacier Nordic Center with its many trails.

 

 

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