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Whitefish Mountain Ski Holidays

At a glance

  • Historic town
  • Great value for USA
  • Varied terrain

Great for

  • Experts
  • Intermediate
  • Families

Ski Holidays in Whitefish Mountain

Though not yet globally renowned, Whitefish is one of those places you should ski - and ski soon. With floods of recent investment and a vast, varied mountain, the skiing's up there with the best of them, but lift lines remain minimal and pistes peaceful. It's also known for unbeatable value on and off the mountain and the eclectic town really is something special.

  • Flight Time
  • 9 hours
  • From London
  • Nearest Airports
  • Denver, Jackson Hole etc.
  • Time zone
  • GMT -5 to -8 hours
  • Language
  • English
  • Currency
  • US Dollar
  • Ski Season
  • Dec - April

Whitefish Mountain Stats

Top Altitude
6817ft / 2078m
Bottom Altitude
4464ft / 1361m
Resort Altitude
4464ft / 1361m
Total Piste
3020 acres / 105 runs
Longest Run
5.3km / 3.3 miles
Slope Orientation
N S W
Vertical Drop
2353ft / 717m
Skiable Vertical
Night Skiing
Yes
Glacier Skiing
No

Known as the “Big Mountain Ski Resort” until 2007, Whitefish has been through some changes – most recently huge renovation to the station at its 6817ft peak. What remains ever the same is its delightfully laid-back vibe, lack of show ponies, and continually unbeatable value.

Located at Big Mountain in northwest Montana, west of Glacier National Park and within the bounds of the Flathead National Forest, this area is like a showroom for Mother Nature’s finest handiwork. And some of her quirkiest - Big Mountain is famed for its eerie “snow ghosts”, fir trees crusted with ice, cloud and fog, that are an interesting photo op and totally unique to Whitefish.

With lots of recent investment, the Upper Village and Base Lodge are top-notch mountain stations, especially if you’re staying in one of the ski-in/ski-out hotels. But just 8 short miles from the slopes is the gorgeous old town of Whitefish, which many make their base for the earthy “realness” of the place and a good, almost hip selection of restaurants and nightlife. It’s only 15 minutes by the S.N.O.W shuttle or using the rather sweet donations-based taxi system.

Whitefish feels far far away, but getting here’s a breeze as it sits at the intersection of trans-national railway lines, interstate highways and an international airport. Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) is 19 miles away, with connections to Salt Lake City’ Seattle and Las Vegas.

Winter Sports Ratings

Beginners

Intermediate

Advanced

Snowboarding

Whitefish Mountain Transfer Times

Glacier Park International Airport 19 miles, 45mins

The nearest airport to Whitefish Mountain is Glacier Park International Airport at 32 km or about 45 minutes by car

What's the ski area like in Whitefish Mountain?

The Big Mountain was aptly named considering it has 3000 acres of skiable terrain across three mountain faces. Beginners, intermediates and experts are sure to end the day with stories to tell.

Beginners have nearly the entire lower, left-hand side of the mountain and lots of long greens to get into the flow of things. Rather uniquely, Whitefish also offers beginners backside access from the summit on green Caribou for a change of scene. To check out the “snow ghosts”, take Chair 1 to the summit and slowly work your way down Toni Matt to the base. You shouldn’t have to worry about being flattened - crowds and lift queues aren’t really a thing here, so first-time skiers and snowboarders can go at their own pace. Another highlight for first-timers is the amazingly cheap learn-to-ride packages that have been offered here, including beginner lift tickets, rentals, and 2 half day lessons – just enough to get you up and away, without shelling out for a week of ski school.

Intermediates can access the entire mountain - the Frontside, Northside and Hellroaring Basin - providing nearly 1500 acres to do with what you will (literally the size of entire ski resorts elsewhere). The blues in the Back Bowl are good for a gentle introduction, while the runs around Chair 2 are the more advanced, skis-straight kind of plummets. The resort’s longest run, Hellfire, is 8 rolling km of blue run and a real hoot.

For experts, the offerings are varied with a ton of options from the summit. Big Face runs nicely into the light glades around Chair 4 near Powder Trap, on possibly the longest vertical fall line of advanced skiing on the mountain. The Hell-Roaring basin, meanwhile, is a hub of chutes, steeps and cliffs.

Pitching itself as a “something for everyone” kind of resort, of course, boarders haven’t been left out. 5 different terrain parks join a skier/boarder cross course for hours of fun.

Ski Area Facts

LocationMontana, USA
Established1937
Downhill3020 acres / 105 runs
Lift Pass$76 (single day adult pass)

Beginner Slopes

12%

Intermediate Skiing

40%

Advance & Expert Terrain

48%

Snowboarding Trails

3020 acres / 105 runs100%

Whitefish Mountain Restaurants

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Whitefish Mountain Activites for Non-skiers

Clothing Food & Souvenir Shops

Shopping options have never been better in Big Mountain Village. The lower level of Kintla Lodge and Morning Eagle now hosts The Purple Pomegranate, The Towne Meeting and Cabin Creations. From the latest CD to a unique piece of local Montana artwork, Kintla and Morning Eagle's shops have everything you need while on vacation, including a post office and fax machines for the use of mountain visitors.

Best Time to Visit Whitefish Mountain

Whitefish gets a very respectable average of 300+ inches (7.6m+) of snow a year and, facing north, the back bowl usually has outstanding snow conditions all the way to April. It’s still yet to receive the global attention it deserves – and that’s a great thing, as it means lift lines are minimal and crowds few throughout the season.

This resort’s famous “snow ghosts” are a sure sign of a whole lot of snow – but they’re also formed by fog, which this resort has a slight affliction for. It’s a good thing there are so many tree runs to combat low visibility – and when the heavens clear again, the views across Whitefish Lake, Glacier National Park and the Canadian Rockies are out of this world.

What's Whitefish Mountain like at Christmas?

With a torchlit parade and gifts from Santa, Christmas in Whitefish is a hit with the kids, while downtown decks the halls with garlands and bells and celebrates with drinks deals.

What's Whitefish Mountain like in the New Year?

The folk get a little excited for New Year in Whitefish. Previous years have seen a skier jam, the weird and wonderful dash-for cash, and an on-snow bar to help you enjoy the fireworks that little bit more.

What's Whitefish Mountain like in Half-Term?

Thanks to the sterling Kids Center and oodles for grown-ups, families and teachers will have a grand old time over Half Term in Whitefish, where queuing is rarely an issue.

What's Whitefish Mountain like at Easter?

With a shedload of snow each season, Easter in Whitefish usually sees the snow in great nick, with the end of the season celebrated with the likes of the Pond Skim (skiing/boarding over a pond in costume for a cash prize).

Whitefish Mountain Snow Conditions

Snow Report, History & Forecast

View our detailed Whitefish Mountain snow report to see skiing confitions now. Our Whitefish Mountain snow history shows you what snow depths have been in recent years month-by-month. If you're visiting soon, use the Whitefish Mountain snow forecast to see predicted snowfall over the coming days.

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Kiddie Korner is Big Mountain's on-mountain daycare centre offering safe, supervised activities for kids of all ages, including newborns, in a friendly and stimulating environment – and at prices that are very reasonable compared to other US resorts. Kiddie Korner and the Snowsports Center usually have a transfer programme that allows children to be picked up and returned before, between and after lessons by an instructor at the school. Indoor activities include free play, creative arts, music, reading, cartoon time and rest/quiet time. This is often open for business when the resort runs night skiing, so that parents with non-skiing nippers can make the most of it.

If the whole family isn't into skiing every day, snow tubing is a great option, with a tubing lift to take care of the legwork. There’s also shopping down town, with the ever-popular Sweet Peaks ice cream parlour where you can try unique flavours like chili chocolate and huckleberry.

Groups of mixed ability and tastes are well taken care of at Whitefish. And whether you want the iconic, all-or-nothing après like that at the Bierstube or merry group meals (try The Boat Club), your time off the slopes will be every bit as enjoyable. Head back up the hill at night for a Moonlight Ski and Dine session that makes for something special to look back on.

Groups of 20 or more have even seen discounts on lodging, lift tickets, lessons, rentals and dining in recent years.

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Ski Extras

How much is a ski pass in Whitefish Mountain

Maximum and minimum adult Whitefish Mountain lift pass prices ranged from $324 to $432 for 6 days access to the Whitefish Mountain ski lift system at the start of the 2025 winter season. Our lift passes are part of a packaged Whitefish Mountain holiday with accommodation, so prices vary depending on chalet or hotel suppliers. Confirm price for the lift ticket before booking your holiday.

Lift Tickets Child Adult Senior
1 Day Price $30 - $40 $59 - $79 $51 - $68
6 Day Price $158 - $210 $324 - $432 $281 - $372
Age Range 7 - 12 19 - 64 65+

Getting to Whitefish Mountain

Most of our ski holidays to Whitefish Mountain packaged with flights include airport transfers. We can also arrange private transfers to Whitefish Mountain from nearby airports

How long does it take to fly to Whitefish Mountain from the UK?

Flights from London take about 9 hours to Denver, Jackson Hole etc.. This table shows approximate transfer times to Whitefish Mountain from the nearest airports, smaller airports can be more prone to delays.

Airport Distance Transfer Time
Glacier Park International Airport 32 km 45 minutes

How long is the transfer from nearest United States train station to Whitefish Mountain?

The transfer time from alpine train stations are generally shorter than from airports, Call us for details of Whitefish Mountain transfers.

Station Distance Transfer Time
Whitefish 13 km 13 minutes

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