Whitefish, Montana
Overview
Whitefish, Montana
SEASON
December 4, 2010 - April 10, 2011
HOURS Lower Lifts: 9am - 4pm Chair 1 & Chair 11: 9:30am - 4pm Chair 7: 9:30am - 3:30pm
Night Skiing Operating Hours Lower Lifts 4:00pm - 8:30pm
NIGHT SKIING: Ski under the lights at Whitefish Mountain Resort is an all-time classic experience. Whatever the conditions, with the twinkling lights of Whitefish, the cool air, and a hot chocolate by the fire pit, any night on the slopes is a good night. Join us Friday and Saturday nights.
MOUNTAIN STATS Base elevation: 4,464 ft. Peak: 6, 817 ft. Vertical drop: 2,353 ft.
SKIABLE ACREAGE 3,000 acres
ANNUAL SNOWFALL 300 inches
NUMBER OF TRAILS 94 trails - 15% beginner, 35% intermediate, 40% Advanced, 10% Expert
LIFTS 12 lifts - 3 high-speed quad chair lift; 2 standard quad chair lifts; 2 triple chair lift; 2 t-bar lifts; 1 carpet conveyor lift; 2 additional triple chair
CAR RENTAL
Budget Rent A Car in Whitefish, MT
Hertz Rent A Car in Whitefish, MT
RESTAURANTS
The Base Lodge Café – 406-862-1735
The Bierstube – 46-06-862-1993
Ed & Mully’s 406-862-1980
Espresso Montano 406-250-3633
Aunt B’s 406-862-4349
Summit House Restaurant 406-862-1971
RESORT LOCATION: Northern Rocky Mountains in Northwest Montana 8 miles north of whitefish 7 miles north of Whitefish Train Depot – Amtrak Empire Builder 18 miles north of Glacier Park International Airport 32 miles west of Glacier National Park 60 miles south of the Canadian border
Lodging
FIT & Groups booked before NOVEMBER 15, 2010 receive FREE NIGHTS Lodging at Whitefish Mountain Resort!
Hibernation House
Anapurna
Sherpa
Bitterroot
Lotus
Morning Eagle
Kintla Lodge
Town Homes
Tamarack Loop
- Edelweiss - Moderate Property in the Village
- The Lodge at Whitefish Lake - Full-service property, 10 minute shuttle ride to slopes
- Grouse Mountain Lodge -
Lessons
2009-2010 rates. Please check back for 2010-2011 rates.
Semi-Private Adult (13+) - 1/2 day Only - $50
Group Junior (7-12) - 1/2 day - $40
Group Junior (7-12) - Full day - $65
Child Ski & Play (3-6) - 1/2day SKIER ONLY - $80
Child Ski & Play (3-6) - Full day SKIER ONLY - $115
No lunch provided for any Half Day lessons.
Rentals
EQUIPMENT RENTALS: Base Lodge Rental Shop (use for guests staying in town) Village Equipment Rentals (use for guest lodging on mtn)
Activities
Private Group Races: Located on Hellroaring or Ed’s Run on Chair 2. Evening races will be held on Chair 6. There is a slalom option if the group has previous racing experience. Races need to be scheduled and purchased in advance and are based on availability.
Moonlight Dine & Ski: Bundle up for an open air ride on the Big Mountain Express chair to the top of our mountain for a unique dining experience. Enjoy a spectacular evening meal at the Summit House restaurant, complete with several entree options. A guide will ski or ride down the mountain with you under the full moon or you can take the chair lift back down. Reservations are required.
Snowmobile Tour: Enjoy a guided snowmobile tour from the summit of Big Mountain. Ride your own 4-stroke Skidoo snowmobile or double up for speeds of 20-30 mph. Get ready for a fun filled tour on groomed snowmobile trails with views of Glacier Park and the Canadian Rockies. Only guided tours, no individual rentals. Activity Reservations call 406-862-2919
Remedies Day Spa: The Remedies Day Spa menu caters to outdoor sports enthusiasts - massage, body wraps, face and scalp treatments and more. Pre-book or walk in. Hours 12/19-01/2 10am-6pm. Regular hours: 12pm-5pm. By appointment: Boardwalk - 406-862-2919 or Kandahar Lodge 406-862-6098
Glacier Adventure Guides: Experience the wonder of Glacier National Park peacefulness of winter. Experience hemlock and cedar forests, mountain views and all things wild on primitive trails via snow shoes, cross country skis, or back country skis. This is a wonderful opportunity to admire Glacier National Park on a personal level where professional guides will lead you into the wilderness of Glacier at your pace. www.glacieradventureguides.com
Glacier Outdoor Center: Join West Glacier’s only full service winter recreation base camp, Glacier Outdoor Center, for an interpretive half day or full day tour of Glacier National Park. Our experienced local guides will tour you among the mountains and vistas of Glacier Park’s peaks while sharing their years of accumulated knowledge about the regional flora, fauna, glaciations and winter outdoor conditions. These all inclusive tours include round trip transportation, park fees, rentals, lunch for full days, and a guided tour.
Dog Sled Adventures: Dog Sled Adventures will take you on a half-hour tour “at the speed of dog” on a 12 mile long track outside of Olney, Montana. Transportation provided on Tuesdays & Thursdays to Olney. Black out dates: 12/25, and 1/1
Valhalla Adventures Cat Skiing: Enjoy approximately 35 square miles of backcountry snowcat skiing in deep powder with open glades and enough terrain to match your ability within the Stillwater State Forest in the Whitefish Range.
Bar W Ranch Sleigh Rides: The fabulous folks of Bar W Ranch will take you on a winter wonderland tour by horse drawn sleigh where you can savor a hot drink, chili, or a full meal to enhance your experience. Minimum 6 People. Maximum 22 people; no minimum for just sleigh ride
