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Feel the joy of speeding down the mountain side over miles of fresh powder. A day of Whitefish skiing makes every vacation perfect, so spend some time exploring Whitefish Mountain.
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Whitefish Mountain
Known for: An average of 300 inches of Rocky Mountain powder and a 2,353 vertical drop, Whitefish Mountain is a skiers dream. There are some beginner runs, however more than half of the mountain is geared toward intermediate and expert skiers. Night skiing is also available. There are top-notch accommodation and dining options available on the mountain.
- Location: Whitefish Mountain, 8 miles from downtown Whitefish
- Season: December 4 to April 10
- Phone: Whitefish Mountain Guest Services 406-862-1929
Blacktail Mountain
Known for: Set on 1000 acres of National Forest with a 1440 vertical elevation. Over 250 inches of snowfall. The longest run is 1.75 miles. Chair lifts. 15% beginner trails, 70% intermediate and 15% expert.
- Location: Lakeside, Montana just outside of Kalispell. Take Highway 93 south to Lakeside and make a right at the Blacktail Grocery onto Blacktail Road. Travel 14 miles on Blacktail Road till you hit the mountain.
- Season: November to April
- Phone: 406-844-0999
Fernie Alpine Resort
Known for: Covering 2,504 acres and featuring 10 lifts with 112 trails with an annual snow fall of over 25-feet, Fernie Alpine Resort is a world-class ski destination. Visitors will find a variety of lodging options ranging from family budget accommodations at the Wolf’s Den to luxury ski in/out at the Grizz Inn and Lizard Creek Lodge. The mountain features 5 alpine bowls and offers conditions suitable for beginners, intermediates and experts.
- Location: Located about 40 miles across the US border into Canada, Fernie Alpine Resort is only 2 hours from Kalispell.
- Season: Summer activities wrap-up September 5th and ski season begins in December.
- Phone: 1-877-333-2339
Castle Mountain
Known for: Situated on two of British Columbia’s finest towering peaks Castle Mountain covers over 3500 acres, 78 trails, 8 alpine bowls, 6 lifts and 3 terrain parks. With a summit of 7,463 feet and a vertical rise of 2,833 feet, Castle offers outstanding conditions for alpine and cross-country skiing, as well as snowboarding. On the mountain there is a choice of two accommodations, which offer upscale accommodations, as well as family friendly budget rooms and even a hostel-style dorm.
- Location: Just 1.5 hours from the US/Canadian border crossing at Roosville, Castle Mountain is easily accessible from Highway 6 and 507.
- Season: December to April.
- Phone: 1-800-ski-tons (1800-754-8667)