How to Go Skiing in Big Mountain, Montana

As one of the largest ski resorts in the United States, Big Mountain Ski Resort has over 3,000 acres of terrain for skiers and snowboarders to enjoy. Big Mountain is located in the town of Whitefish, Montana (about an hour's drive from the Canadian border), and offers majestic views of Glacier National Park from atop its 7,000-foot summit. With a vertical drop of 2,500 feet, close to 100 marked trails, a visit to Big Mountain Ski Resort is perfect for families and individuals who are looking to plan a ski trip to Montana.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Internet access
• Phone

Plan Your Trip to Big Mountain

1. Book on-site lodging through the Big Mountain Ski Resort Web site (see Resources below). Go to the 'Lodging' link under the 'Trip Planning' section. You can also call 800-858-4152 to reach the Central Reservations staff. Enjoy privacy in a single-family Town Home, stay near both the village and the ski lifts at Edelweiss or book an inexpensive to moderately priced room at Hibernation House.
2. Take a closer look at each lodging option by clicking on the 'Explore More' link. This should give you more detailed rate information, as well as a list of the amenities and services that are offered. Room rates that are listed on the Big Mountain Web site are estimates and can change due to room availability and the time of year you want to book a room.
3. View a current ski report for Big Mountain on the home page of its Web site.

Arrange Your Transportation

4. Book a flight into Glacier Park International Airport and arrange for transportation to the resort. If you rent a car from the Glacier Park International Airport, take I-90 West to U.S. Highway 93 for 125 miles.
5. Find driving directions from various points throughout Montana. Click on the heading 'Trip Planning' and choose 'Getting Here' from the pull-down menu.
6. Arrive by train. The town of Whitefish is a major stop for Amtrak's 'Empire Builder' train.

Tips & Warnings

• Some of the lodging options allow guests to ski there directly from the slope.
• Book online to find lodging and lift ticket combination specials.
• Twenty percent of Big Mountain's trails are for beginners, leaving 50 percent for intermediate runs and 30 percent for advanced.

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