Jacksonville Ski Club will be skiing beautiful Whitefish, Montana! Whitefish, Montana, is a vibrant, year-round resort town nestled in the Northern Rockies. Famous as the gateway to Glacier National Park, it offers world-class skiing at Whitefish Mountain Resort, pristine waters on Whitefish Lake, and a bustling, historic downtown filled with exceptional dining and boutiques.

Location & Geography

• Where: Located in Flathead County in northwest Montana, about 60 miles south of the Canadian border.

• Elevation: Roughly 3,000 feet, surrounded by the Flathead Valley's mountains and forests.

• Gateway: It is just 45 minutes from Glacier National Park and a quick 15-minute drive from Glacier Park International Airport.

Mountain Stats

• Base Elevation: 4,464 feet

• Summit Elevation: 6,817 feet

• Vertical Drop: 2,353 feet

• Skiable Terrain: 3,000 acres (110+ named trails)

• Lifts: 16 total (including 1 high-speed six-pack, 3 high-speed quads) [1, 2, 3, 4]

Winter Highlights

• Snowfall: Receives an average of nearly 300 inches of snow per year.

• Tree Skiing & Bowls: World-renowned for its vast tree-skiing, wide-open bowls, and distinct "Snow Ghost" frosted trees near the summit.

• Terrain: Features a healthy mix of runs for all abilities, night skiing, and four terrain parks.

• Free Mountain Tours: The resort offers daily guided

Things to Do

• Winter: Skiing and snowboarding at Whitefish Mountain Resort (located on Big Mountain), skijoring, and ice skating.

• Summer: Boating on Whitefish Lake, hiking the Whitefish Trail, and scenic drives or e-bike tours on the Going-to-the-Sun Road.

• Culture: A lively downtown scene along Central Avenue featuring local breweries, distilleries, the Whitefish Theatre Company, and the Huckleberry Days Arts Festival.
  

Trip Leader: Vince Brophy; 203.770.5514; jsc.vdb@gmail.com

The Lodge at Whitefish Lake is a upscale, 4-star waterfront resort located at 1380 Wisconsin Ave, Whitefish, MT 59937. Inspired by grand historic mountain lodges, it is nestled between the shores of pristine Whitefish Lake and the 28-acre Viking Creek Wetland Preserve. The resort serves as an ideal basecamp for Pacific Northwest adventures, sitting just a mile from downtown Whitefish, 10 minutes from Whitefish Mountain Resort, and under 30 minutes from Glacier National Park.

Accommodation Options for this trip:

• Viking Lodge: Classic hotel guest rooms with 2 beds featuring warm, Western-inspired decor.

• Lakefront Condominiums: 3b3b units with full home comforts and panoramic water views.

Premium Amenities & Dining:

Guests have access to an expansive list of year-round and seasonal resort amenities:

• The Boat Club Restaurant & Bar: The only full-service lakefront restaurant on Whitefish Lake, open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. It highlights regional Montana flavors and features live music on select nights.

• Pools & Wellness: Includes the Viking Falls indoor pool and hot tub, a lakefront outdoor pool, lakefront saunas, and a full-service day spa.

• Perks & Transportation: Free Wi-Fi, free parking, and a complimentary shuttle service servicing the airport (FCA), downtown Whitefish, and the ski slopes.