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WHITEFISH MOUNTAIN

📍Whitefish, Montana, USA

🌲 Tree Skiing💎 Hidden Gem👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Cruiser🏞️ Scenic CruiserIndependent☀️ Year-round destination

Photo: dr-scott · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo details

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Vertical drop
2,353 ft
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Skiable terrain
3,000 acres
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Avg snowfall
About 300 in
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Lifts
14

Whitefish Ski & Ride School

Whitefish Mountain Resort

Ski LessonsSnowboard Lessons

Group and private ski and snowboard lessons cover beginners through experienced riders. The First Time Lesson Package combines instruction, equipment and beginner-area lift access.

Why we like it

A useful place to start when your group needs instruction and equipment together. Compare the beginner package with a private or group lesson as skills develop.

Best for:

First ski tripsFamilies and developing riders
Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, location, description, recommendation details, website, ski lessons, snowboard lessons.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-29

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Whitefish Base Lodge & Village Rentals

Base Lodge and village, Whitefish Mountain Resort

RentalsTuning

Two on-mountain shops offer ski and snowboard rentals, with beginner, performance and demo options. Repairs and overnight equipment storage are also available. Helmets are rented separately.

Why we like it

Choose the shop that fits your arrival and lodging. Staying close to the slopes makes equipment adjustments easier during the ski day.

Best for:

Convenient adjustmentsTrying different equipment
Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, location, description, recommendation details, website, rentals, tuning.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-29

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Pro Tip: Book Early

Lessons and rentals at popular resorts often book up quickly, especially during peak season and holidays. We recommend booking at least 1–2 weeks in advance to secure your preferred times.

Sources & planning context

Other names · Big Mountain, Whitefish Mountain Resort, Whitefish

Compare the kind of instruction or equipment you need. The provider can match your ability, age and dates to a current program.

Typically early December to early April

A broad planning range from the historical guide, conditions permitting. Use the operator’s schedule for your travel dates.

Official schedules & conditions ↗
Schedule source ↗Official resort ↗
Official website
https://skiwhitefish.com/
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Skiable area (acres)
3000
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Runs
110
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Lifts
14
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Base elevation (ft)
4464
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Summer and winter destination
Yes
Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
Beyond winter
Scenic lift rides, alpine slides, zipline tours, aerial adventure park and lift-access mountain biking.
Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
Vertical drop (ft)
2353
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Reported average snowfall (in)
About 300
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Summit elevation (ft)
6817
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Night skiing
Scheduled · 2026–27 · 16:00–20:30 · Friday-Saturday, January 8-March 6, plus published holiday dates · Chairs 2, 3, and 6; holiday operation includes the operator-listed December and February dates.
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026

Historical mountain figures awaiting field-level confirmation: Longest run (mi).

Individual listings retain their own sources and check dates. A source check covers only the named details; it does not confirm availability. Snowfall averages describe climate, not a forecast.

Official summit figures differ, so summit elevation and vertical drop remain historical references. The source describes annual snowfall as about 300 inches.

Getting to Whitefish Mountain ↗Resort about 30 minutes from Glacier Park International Airport, six-mile drive from town, free seasonal SNOW Bus and downtown rail arrival. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Whitefish Legacy trail report ↗Big Mountain Trailhead accesses community Nordic trails with grooming by Glacier Nordic Club; other trails and conditions vary. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Kandahar Lodge dining ↗Buchanan’s restaurant at the checked mountain lodge. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Whitefish Montana Hotel - The Lodge at Whitefish Lake ↗Whitefish Lake · 28-acre Viking Creek Wetland Preserve · luxurious spa · culinary experiences · genuine western hospitality · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Kandahar Lodge | Cozy Mountain Lodging at Whitefish Mountain Resort ↗Whitefish Mountain Resort · 50 charming rooms · slope side in the winter · continental breakfast is included · outdoor jacuzzi · steam room · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Grouse Mountain Lodge: Modern Lodge Style Hotel in Whitefish, MT ↗Grouse Mountain Lodge is at 2 Fairway Drive, steps from downtown Whitefish, and lists airport, train-station and downtown shuttles, a 24-hour gym, dog-friendly rooms and on-site dining. A current notice says north-wing construction runs October 12, 2026 through June 1, 2027, the hot tub is closed through November 2 and Logan’s Bar & Grill through December 2, 2026. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Whitefish Mountain Resort lodging properties guide ↗The resort identifies Edelweiss studios and one- and two-bedroom condos with kitchens and private balconies or patios near Lift Plaza. Kintla has hotel rooms or condos; Morning Eagle has studios and condos. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Whitefish Mountain Resort lodging reservations ↗Resort reservation page offers mountain rentals and the official catalog of property and unit amenities. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Whitefish resort contacts ↗Resort places Hibernation House at 3812 Big Mountain Road and directs central lodging reservations elsewhere; the address alone does not verify guest rooms. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Ed & Mully's ↗Ed & Mully's is in Whitefish Mountain Resort’s village area. The lunch venue has counter service, a full-service bar and a large fireplace. The resort currently marks it closed for the season. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Tupelo Grille ↗Southern-inspired cuisine in Downtown Whitefish, MT. Tupelo Grille is located in the heart of downtown Whitefish, Montana. We specialize in thoughtfully-prepared Southern cuisine. Our cuisine is served alongside an innovative beverage program and an award-winning wine list. Combined with a warm, casual atmosphere. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Blackstar ↗Blackstar is a brewery and restaurant at 2 Central Avenue in downtown Whitefish. Its food menu includes pizza, salads, burgers and sandwiches. The venue features beer from Jeremiah Johnson Brewing Company. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

  • Whitefish Mountain — official hours information ↗

    See the verified facts and dates listed above.

  • Whitefish Mountain Resort — Mountain Stats ↗

    The operator publishes vertical, snowfall, and summit facts not already covered by maintained adapters.

  • Whitefish Mountain — official homepage ↗

    See the verified facts and dates listed above.

  • Summer Activities ↗

    Scenic lift rides, alpine slides, zipline tours, aerial adventure park and lift-access mountain biking.

  • Whitefish Mountain Resort — Night Skiing ↗

    The live page explicitly publishes Winter 2026/27 regular and holiday calendars, 16:00-20:30 hours, and Chairs 2, 3, and 6.

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