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and wooden skis hiked up these slopes in the 1930s, the hill
was known as Hellroaring Mountain and the price of a tick-
et was determined by how far you were willing to walk up
the hill! Locals were thrilled when the mountain's first lift,
a wooden T-bar, could carry them up, providing access and
the ability to ski much more terrain for only $2. Today, with
moderately priced tickets and some of the shortest wait times
for lifts, Whitefish Mountain is a true gem tucked away in
northwest Montana.
Things have changed quite a bit since those early days,
with name changes to Whitefish Mountain Resort from The Big
Mountain, and the installation of new high-speed chairs and
several new chairs altogether. A new Hellroaring area chair is
currently being installed and will be finished for winter 2022.
The cherry on top while riding off the summit isn't the
incredibly deep and amazing snow, but the views into Gla-
cier National Park, captivating one while riding over three
miles of soft groomers down Inspiration, which is constantly
voted one of the best ski runs in the United States. White-
fish Mountain Resort boasts the whole Montana experience:
from incredible skiing to multiple choices for post-ski aprés,
this mountain will have you coming back for more.
TRULY CAN CLAIM
TO HAVE A HILL
FOR EVERY
EXPERTISE LEVEL
OF SKIIER.
MONTANA'S
SKI RESORTS
