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Snow-encased trees on Big Mountain near Whitefish Mountain Resort, looking toward the Whitefish Range and Glacier National Park.
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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

PASS ACCESS

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DAY TICKETS

Historical adult budget guide

About $100 - $140

Use this as a broad planning range. The operator’s booking page has prices and conditions for your dates.

Earlier guide · sources

This listing retains historical planning guidance; current field-level evidence is still pending.

Without current field-level confirmation: adult ticket prices, adult ticket conditions, child ticket prices, child age band, child ticket conditions, senior ticket prices, senior age band, senior ticket conditions, multi-day availability, multi-day conditions, season-pass availability, season-pass adult price, season-pass conditions.

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Sources & planning context

Other names · Big Mountain, Whitefish Mountain Resort, Whitefish

Budget guides help compare destinations. Use the operator’s booking page for your dates, age group and pass restrictions.

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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