Whitefish Mountain Resort
Where Whitefish Mountain Resort’s numbers come from
65 observations from 7 publishers behind 23 figures. Each row gives the figure we publish, how many sources gave one and how many agree; open it for what each said.
Figures
11/11 core figures collected.
Summit elevation6,817 ft4 sources4 of 4 agreefrom Whitefish Mountain Resort (Winter Sports, Inc.)
Whitefish Mountain Resort — Mountain StatsPublishedSep 2026“The summit elevation is 6,817 feet, and the base elevation is 4,464 feet, providing guests with a total vertical drop of 2,353 feet.”
OnTheSnow — Whitefish Mountain Resort Ski Resort Area OverviewSep 2026“Base elevation: 4,464 feet; Summit: 6,817 feet; Vertical drop: 2,353 feet”
Skiresort.info — Ski resort Whitefish Mountain ResortSep 2026“The winter sports area is situated between the elevations of 1,361 and 2,078 m.”
Highest lift-served elevation6,768 ft1 source1 of 1 agreefrom OpenSkiMap.org (OpenStreetMap contributors, Skimap.org)
OpenSkiMap — Whitefish Mountain ResortPublishedSep 2026“Top of the highest mapped lift: 2,063 m (6,770 ft)”
Base elevation4,464 ft3 sources3 of 3 agreefrom Whitefish Mountain Resort (Winter Sports, Inc.)
Advertised vertical drop2,353 ft3 sources3 of 3 agreefrom Whitefish Mountain Resort (Winter Sports, Inc.)
Lift-served vertical2,304 ftNo sources:Derived
Computed from highest lift-served elevation and base elevation, not read from a source.
= highest_lift_served_elevation_ft − base_elevation_ft
Skiable acres3,000 ac4 sources3 of 4 agree · differfrom Whitefish Mountain Resort (Winter Sports, Inc.)
Whitefish Mountain Resort — Mountain StatsPublishedSep 2026“The resort offers a diverse range of terrain across 3,000 acres, including 110 named trails, four terrain parks, a skier/boardercross course, and vast areas of bowls and glades”
OnTheSnow — Whitefish Mountain Resort Ski Resort Area OverviewSep 2026“3,000 acres of skier and rider accessible terrain”
PeakRankings — Whitefish Ski Resort ReviewSep 2026Differs: 2,295 ac “Whitefish's 2,295-acre skiable footprint makes it a decently sized resort”
Named trails1103 sources1 of 3 agree · differfrom Whitefish Mountain Resort (Winter Sports, Inc.)
OnTheSnow — Whitefish Mountain Resort Ski Resort Area OverviewSep 2026Differs: 111 “111 named trails”
Wikipedia — Whitefish Mountain ResortSep 2026Differs: 93 “number_trails = 93; - 15% beginner; - 35% intermediate; - 40% advanced; - 10% expert”
Longest run2.5 mi3 sources3 of 3 agreefrom Whitefish Mountain Resort (Winter Sports, Inc.)
Whitefish Mountain Resort — Mountain StatsPublishedSep 2026“The longest run at Whitefish Mountain Resort is "Hell Fire," an intermediate trail that stretches 2.52 miles through the Hellroaring Basin.”
OnTheSnow — Whitefish Mountain Resort Ski Resort Area OverviewSep 2026“Longest run: Hell Fire at 2.5 miles”
Beginner terrain12%2 sources1 of 2 agree · differfrom OnTheSnow (Mountain News)
OnTheSnow — Whitefish Mountain Resort Ski Resort Area OverviewPublishedSep 2026“Terrain distribution: 12% beginner, 37% intermediate, 44% advanced, and 7% expert”
Wikipedia — Whitefish Mountain ResortSep 2026Differs: 15% “number_trails = 93; - 15% beginner; - 35% intermediate; - 40% advanced; - 10% expert”
Intermediate terrain37%2 sources1 of 2 agree · differfrom OnTheSnow (Mountain News)
OnTheSnow — Whitefish Mountain Resort Ski Resort Area OverviewPublishedSep 2026“12% beginner, 37% intermediate, 44% advanced, and 7% expert”
Wikipedia — Whitefish Mountain ResortSep 2026Differs: 35% “number_trails = 93; - 15% beginner; - 35% intermediate; - 40% advanced; - 10% expert”
Advanced terrain44%2 sources1 of 2 agree · differfrom OnTheSnow (Mountain News)
OnTheSnow — Whitefish Mountain Resort Ski Resort Area OverviewPublishedSep 2026“12% beginner, 37% intermediate, 44% advanced, and 7% expert”
Wikipedia — Whitefish Mountain ResortSep 2026Differs: 40% “number_trails = 93; - 15% beginner; - 35% intermediate; - 40% advanced; - 10% expert”
Expert terrain7%2 sources1 of 2 agree · differfrom OnTheSnow (Mountain News)
OnTheSnow — Whitefish Mountain Resort Ski Resort Area OverviewPublishedSep 2026“12% beginner, 37% intermediate, 44% advanced, and 7% expert”
Wikipedia — Whitefish Mountain ResortSep 2026Differs: 10% “number_trails = 93; - 15% beginner; - 35% intermediate; - 40% advanced; - 10% expert”
Advanced + expert terrain51%No sources:Derived
Computed from advanced terrain and expert terrain, not read from a source.
= advanced_percent + (expert_percent ?? 0)
Beginner runs13No sources:Derived
Computed from beginner terrain and named trails, not read from a source.
= round(beginner_percent × trail_count ÷ 100)
Terrain parks42 sources1 of 2 agree · differfrom Whitefish Mountain Resort (Winter Sports, Inc.)
Whitefish Mountain Resort — Mountain StatsPublishedSep 2026“four terrain parks, a skier/boardercross course”
Night skiingYes1 source1 of 1 agreefrom Whitefish Mountain Resort (Winter Sports, Inc.)
Whitefish Mountain Resort — Night SkiingPublishedSep 2026“Night skiing takes place on Fridays and Saturdays during much of the winter operating season, and around the holidays. The slopes under Chairs 2, 3 and 6 are illuminated by the stars and stadium lights.”
Total lifts145 sources3 of 5 agree · differfrom Whitefish Mountain Resort (Winter Sports, Inc.)
Whitefish Mountain Resort — Mountain StatsPublishedSep 2026“The resort operates a total of 14 lifts: 11 chairlifts, one T-bar, and two conveyor carpets designed for beginners.”
OnTheSnow — Whitefish Mountain Resort Ski Resort Area OverviewSep 2026“11 lifts, a T-bar, and two conveyor carpets”
Skiresort.info — Ski resort Whitefish Mountain ResortSep 2026Differs: 16 “16 lifts transport the guests.”
OpenSkiMap — Whitefish Mountain ResortSep 2026Differs: 16 “Lifts mapped in OpenStreetMap: 12 chairlifts, 2 T-bars, 2 magic carpets (16 in all)”
Average annual snowfall≤ 300 in3 sources3 of 3 agreefrom Whitefish Mountain Resort (Winter Sports, Inc.)
Whitefish Mountain Resort — Mountain StatsPublishedSep 2026“The long-term average is nearly 300 inches of snow each year.”
OnTheSnow — Whitefish Mountain Resort Ski Resort Area OverviewSep 2026“Annual snowfall of 300 inches”
Drive from the fly-in airport29 min2 sources2 of 2 agreefrom aurora.ski
Drive from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Whitefish Mountain Resort, estimated on roads open on 20 January 2027PublishedSep 2026“Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Whitefish Mountain Resort: 29 min and 19.2 mi by road without traffic, on roads open on 20 January 2027 (Valhalla routing on OpenStreetMap)”
Whitefish Mountain Resort — Getting HereSep 2026“Conveniently located only a 30-minute drive from the resort, Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) offers direct flights from 17 major U”
Drive from nearest major airport4 h 38 min1 source1 of 1 agreefrom aurora.ski
Drive from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Whitefish Mountain Resort, estimated on roads open on 20 January 2027PublishedSep 2026“Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Whitefish Mountain Resort: 4 h 38 min and 267.1 mi by road without traffic, on roads open on 20 January 2027 (Valhalla routing on OpenStreetMap)”
Road miles from nearest major airport267.1 mi1 source1 of 1 agreefrom aurora.ski
Drive from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Whitefish Mountain Resort, estimated on roads open on 20 January 2027PublishedSep 2026“Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Whitefish Mountain Resort: 4 h 38 min and 267.1 mi by road without traffic, on roads open on 20 January 2027 (Valhalla routing on OpenStreetMap)”
Drive from closest airline airport29 min2 sources2 of 2 agreefrom aurora.ski
Drive from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Whitefish Mountain Resort, estimated on roads open on 20 January 2027PublishedSep 2026“Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Whitefish Mountain Resort: 29 min and 19.2 mi by road without traffic, on roads open on 20 January 2027 (Valhalla routing on OpenStreetMap)”
Whitefish Mountain Resort — Getting HereSep 2026“Conveniently located only a 30-minute drive from the resort, Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) offers direct flights from 17 major U”
Road miles from closest airline airport19.2 mi1 source1 of 1 agreefrom aurora.ski
Drive from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Whitefish Mountain Resort, estimated on roads open on 20 January 2027PublishedSep 2026“Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Whitefish Mountain Resort: 29 min and 19.2 mi by road without traffic, on roads open on 20 January 2027 (Valhalla routing on OpenStreetMap)”
Pages cited
Every source behind the figures, passes and facts, best tier first.
- Tier 1Whitefish Mountain Resort — Lift Tickets - Whitefish Mountain ResortWhitefish Mountain Resort · skiwhitefish.com
- Tier 1Whitefish Mountain Resort — Getting HereWhitefish Mountain Resort (Winter Sports, Inc.) · skiwhitefish.com
- Tier 1Whitefish Mountain Resort — HomeWhitefish Mountain Resort (Winter Sports, Inc.) · skiwhitefish.com
- Tier 1Whitefish Mountain Resort — Mountain StatsWhitefish Mountain Resort (Winter Sports, Inc.) · skiwhitefish.com
- Tier 1Whitefish Mountain Resort — Night SkiingWhitefish Mountain Resort (Winter Sports, Inc.) · skiwhitefish.com
- Tier 1Whitefish Mountain Resort — Our HistoryWhitefish Mountain Resort (Winter Sports, Inc.) · skiwhitefish.com
- Tier 2Indy Pass — partner resortsIndy Pass · indyskipass.com
- Tier 2Power Pass — season passes (Purgatory Resort)Mountain Capital Partners (Power Pass) · purgatory.ski
- Tier 2Pacific Northwest Ski Areas Association — member resortsPacific Northwest Ski Areas Association · pnsaa.org
- Tier 2Mountain Collective — Resort Map (partner list)The Mountain Collective · mountaincollective.com
- Tier 3Lift Blog — WhitefishLift Blog · liftblog.com
- Tier 3OnTheSnow — Whitefish Mountain Resort Ski Resort Area OverviewOnTheSnow (Mountain News) · onthesnow.com
- Tier 3PeakRankings — Whitefish Ski Resort ReviewPeakRankings · peakrankings.com
- Tier 3Skiresort.info — Ski resort Whitefish Mountain ResortSkiresort Service International GmbH · skiresort.info
- Tier 3Wikipedia — List of ski areas and resorts in the United StatesWikimedia Foundation · en.wikipedia.org
- Tier 3Wikipedia — Whitefish Mountain ResortWikimedia Foundation · en.wikipedia.org
- Tier 4Drive from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Whitefish Mountain Resort, estimated on roads open on 20 January 2027aurora.ski · openstreetmap.org
- Tier 4Drive from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Whitefish Mountain Resort, estimated on roads open on 20 January 2027aurora.ski · openstreetmap.org
- Tier 4Passenger boardings by airport, calendar year 2024: BTS T-100 airline traffic (U.S. airlines, domestic flights)Bureau of Transportation Statistics (U.S. DOT) · geodata.bts.gov
- Tier 4GMBA Mountain Inventory v2.0 (standard): mountain range outlines, with each ski area placed where its runs and lifts areGMBA Mountain Inventory (placed by aurora.ski) · earthenv.org
- Tier 5OpenSkiMap — Whitefish Mountain ResortOpenSkiMap.org (OpenStreetMap contributors, Skimap.org) · openstreetmap.org
Other facts
Where the page's other facts come from: its location, website, owner and the like.
- Nearest major airport
- Passenger boardings by airport, calendar year 2024: BTS T-100 airline traffic (U.S. airlines, domestic flights)
- Closest airline airport
- Passenger boardings by airport, calendar year 2024: BTS T-100 airline traffic (U.S. airlines, domestic flights)
- Airports the resort recommends
- Whitefish Mountain Resort — Getting Here
- Coordinates
- OpenSkiMap — Whitefish Mountain Resort
- Year opened
- Whitefish Mountain Resort — Our History
- Mountain range
- GMBA Mountain Inventory v2.0 (standard): mountain range outlines, with each ski area placed where its runs and lifts are
- Nearest city
- Wikipedia — Whitefish Mountain Resort
Operating status
The sources that list this area, and what each says about whether it operates.
- operatingWhitefish Mountain Resort (Winter Sports, Inc.) · Tier 1 · 2026-09-28…rmation Video Tours Elopements Activities Inquiry Form 31°F Webcams Snow Report 2026/27 Winter Pass Sale! Under a week left to get your 2026/27 Winter Season Pass at p…
- operatingPacific Northwest Ski Areas Association · Tier 2 · 2026-09-28Listed by Pacific Northwest Ski Areas Association: "Whitefish Mountain Resort"
- operatingWikimedia Foundation · Tier 3 · 2026-09-28* Whitefish Mountain Resort – Whitefish
- operatingLift Blog · Tier 3 · 2026-09-28Whitefish: 14 operating lift(s) — Bad Rock (Triple), Big Creek Express (High Speed Quad), Big Mountain Express (High Speed Quad), Bigfoot (T-Bar), Easy Rider (Quad), Elk Highlands (Triple), Flower Point (Triple), East Rim (Triple), Heritage (T-Bar), Hellroaring (Triple), Snow Ghost Express (High Speed Six), Swift Creek Express (High Speed Quad), Tenderfoot (Triple), Base Lodge (Quad); 12 removed/not operating
- operatingOpenSkiMap.org (OpenStreetMap contributors, Skimap.org) · Tier 5 · 2026-09-28Whitefish Mountain Resort — status: operating; activities: downhill, nordic; lifts mapped: 16; downhill runs mapped: 137;