Whitefish Montana makes Best 25 Ski Towns

Just in from National Geographic – "25 Best Ski Towns" and guess what? Whitefish, Montana is one of them! If you are contemplating a visit to Whitefish, here are some tips…

Whitefish is the gateway to Glacier National Park and grew from logging and the Great Northern Railway. The train still carries passengers East and West daily.

Whitefish Mountain Resort at Big Mountain rises stunningly above this classy western town of 5000. There is a free skier shuttle that connects the town to the mountain. The ski area is family friendly with a good first-timer terrain and an abundance of long, wide-open, roller coaster groomers that skiers and snowboarders of all abilities can enjoy. A high-speed quad speeds to the mountain’s summit, which is often engulfed in clouds and studded with thickly rimmed, white trees known as “snow ghosts.”

Experts will find ample pockets of steep and deep terrain, including an abundance of backwoods tree skiing on the mountain’s less visited north side. The world-class groomers always make Inspiration and Big Ravine cruising delights. Advanced skiers should head for the East Rim and the Picture Chutes. Crowds are rarely a problem and views from the Summit House go on for miles!

Stay:
Budget - Hibernation House
High End – The Lodge at Whitefish Lake

Eat:
Budget: Buffalo Café
Gourmet: Tupelo Grille

After ski Party: Bierstube

Shopping: Pedestrian friendly Whitefish has tons of fun and eclectic shops. Enjoy!

Here is the link for more information:
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