Mountain Information
Big Mountain Ski Resort a.k.a. Whitefish Mountain Resort has been a premiere winter destination since 1949, offering a wide variety of terrain, and beautiful groomed trails for all ages and levels of skiers.
- Whitefish Mountain Ski Resort a premiere winter destination since 1949
- Skiable acres are 3,000 and vertical drop is 2,353 feet
- Beginner terrain is 15%, intermediate is 35%, advanced is 40% and expert is 10%
- Have a meal at Summit House Restaurant
- Enjoy a drink at Kandahar Lodge
Overview
Whitefish Mountain Resort contains three parts - front side, backside and Hellroaring Basin. Most beginner trails are found on the front side, while the backside faces north and has excellent skiing conditions for intermediate and expert skiers. Hellroaring Basin boasts extensive off-trail skiing on uncrowded terrain. Whitefish Mountain is also known as Big Mountain Resort and is located just north of the town of Whitefish, Montana.
Mountain Details
- Skiable Acres: 3,000 acres
- Vertical Drop: 2,353 feet
- Marked Trails: 94
- Longest Run: 3.3 miles
- Terrain Difficulty:
Beginner – 15%
Intermediate – 35%
Advanced – 40%
Expert – 10% - Average Annual Snowfall: 300 inches
- Lifts:
Quads – 3 (high-speed)
Quad Chairlifts – 2
Triple Chairs – 5
T-bars – 2
Magic Carpet conveyor – 1
Mountain Activities
To ski Whitefish Mountain may be your primary goal, but there are many other activities offered on the mountain to make your vacation complete, such as snowcat skiing, cross-country skiing, tubing and snowshoeing.
You can also explore hundreds of trails by snowmobile, take a sleigh ride through a winter wonderland or go dogsledding with the family.
Services
When skiing Whitefish Mountain Resort, you will have access to some fine eateries and apres-ski right on the mountain. Summit House Restaurant provides incredible views while you enjoy a drink or a delicious lunch or dinner. Stop at Kandahar Lodge for an espresso or hot chocolate.
There are rentals and repairs available, as well as lessons for all ages. With the Kids Center, you know you are in good hands with daycare facilities and indoor instruction to get the little ones introduced to snow sports.
Contact Info
For guest services and information call 800-858-3930 or email info@skiwhitefish.com.
For lodging or reservations call 800-858-4152 or email cenres@skiwhitefish.com.
Snow Phone: 406-862-7669
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