Ski Big Mountain at Whitefish Mountain Resort

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You will not be dissatisfied when you come to ski Big Mountain, situated about four miles northwest of Whitefish, Montana, just west of Glacier National Park in the Flathead National Forest. The Whitefish Mountain Resort also has dramatic sights overlooking Whitefish Lake and the Flathead Valley. Whitefish Mountain has 3,000 acres of good ski trails with slopes for skiers at each level of expertise, from beginner to double diamond specialist trails as well as tree skiing. Since skiers are not restricted to ski trails, Whitefish Mountain is a huge place for skiers who desire to ski off trail.

The Hell Roaring Basin area of Big Mountain is not for learners but is a beloved of some advanced skiers. As a skier nears the bottom, the trees are quite thick and therefore not recommended for anyone who cannot make tight turns in deep snow. At the intermediate level, one of the benchmark runs you will not want to miss is called Inspiration that begins from the Summit House that lets you ski with giant slalom turns at comfortable speeds those winds down the front face of Big Mountain. Skiing is available on all sides of the mountain.

Snowboarders have their own ski lift and terrain park known as the Fish Bowl, a play on words with the name of their hometown of Whitefish. The terrain park Includes rails and boxes for learners, intermediates and freestyle snow boarders. The 2009-2010 season features 2 progressive hip jumps for those that like to fly. Big Mountain is the residence of champions as well as great ski practice for the average skier.

There are quite a small number of activities at the Whitefish Ski Lodge in addition to snow skiing. These comprise night skiing, dog sledding, sleigh rides and ski sailing. Dog sledding is free for the kids. You can also have a change of pace with guided snowmobile visits that cover hundreds of groomed trails in the limited area. A free transport runs from the town of Whitefish to the base of the mountain. Get pleasure from the affability of Whitefish shops and restaurants. They swank about not having any chain stores in Whitefish. It is true; everything is exclusive with no big city image to support.