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Mountain Winter Facts: Terrain: 3,000 acres, 105 marked trails, Longest Run: 3.3 miles (Hellfire) Summit Elevation: 6,817 feet/2078 meters. Base Elevation: 4,464 feet/1361 meters. Vertical Drop: 2,353 feet/717 meters.
- When did big mountain become Whitefish?
- Why is Whitefish called Whitefish?
- Is Whitefish ski only?
- Who owns Whitefish Montana?
- How many acres is Whitefish Mountain?
- How far is Whitefish Montana from the Canadian border?
- Why is whitefish called Stumptown?
- How far is whitefish from Yellowstone?
- Can you eat whitefish?
- Is Whitefish good for beginners?
- How big is Whitefish ski area?
When did big mountain become Whitefish?
Much has changed over the years -- including renaming Big Mountain Resort to Whitefish Mountain resort in 2007 -- to drive awareness, taking its namesake from the historic railroad town where the resort was founded in 1947.
Why is Whitefish called Whitefish?
In the mid-1850s, a group of trappers working the Flathead Valley's rivers, lakes and streams for beaver and other pelts came upon a group of Indians pulling a native fish species—Whitefish—from a long, narrow lake... and suddenly, after tens of thousands of years, the lake had a name!
Is Whitefish ski only?
Whitefish Mountain, owing to its large size, has skiing for everyone, from quality intermediate ski runs to powder skiing to bump skiing to tree skiing. Not that many years ago Whitefish Mountain was just another local ski area. That has all changed, though.
Who owns Whitefish Montana?
Winter Sports, Inc. Incorporated on March 31, 1947, Winter Sports, Inc. is the owner and operator of Whitefish Mountain Resort.
How many acres is Whitefish Mountain?
With over 3,000 skiable acres, Whitefish Mountain Resort is one of the largest ski resorts in the US and Canada, priced at a significant value to destination and local skiers alike.
How far is Whitefish Montana from the Canadian border?
Whitefish is located in the Northwest corner of Montana just 60 miles (100km) from the Canada-USA border. The area can be accessed from the East and West via I-90 and US Hwy 2. Hwy 93 provides access from the North (Canada) and the South.
Why is whitefish called Stumptown?
Whitefish, Montana was called Stumptown as the area was cleared for the train station. Matthews, North Carolina was originally named Stumptown in the early 19th century after cotton farmers cleared the land, leaving tree stumps everywhere.
How far is whitefish from Yellowstone?
Yes, the driving distance between Whitefish to Yellowstone National Park is 421 miles. It takes approximately 7h 28m to drive from Whitefish to Yellowstone National Park.
Can you eat whitefish?
Whitefish is considered one of the best-eating freshwater fish there is. Because the fish lives in icy northern lakes, the meat has a high fat content, making it an excellent candidate for smoking. The mild flavor is more like salmon than trout. The meat is medium-firm with a large flake.
Is Whitefish good for beginners?
Beginners have incredible access at Whitefish. They have their pick of meandering green runs all over the frontside of the mountain, and a long, sustained run, Caribou on the Northside of the mountain allowing them to explore that zone.
How big is Whitefish ski area?
Mountain Winter Facts:
Terrain: 3,000 acres, 105 marked trails, Longest Run: 3.3 miles (Hellfire) Summit Elevation: 6,817 feet/2078 meters. Base Elevation: 4,464 feet/1361 meters. Vertical Drop: 2,353 feet/717 meters.
