Foot Passengers
Whitefish Mountain Resort allows foot passengers on Chair 1/Big Mountain Express during Winter and Chairs 1,10,6 during Summer with a foot passenger ticket. Guests with foot passenger tickets are not permitted to wear ski or snowboard boots.
Warning: When warmer and/or wetter weather conditions exist in combination with the lubricants we use to maintain proper operation of the lift machinery, there is risk that chair lift rider’s equipment may be affected by water droplets that can stain clothing. WMR is not responsible for any damage to clothing caused by the combination of variable weather and the necessary lubricants used to keep lifts operating safely.
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Sit Ski Access
Sit Skis can access Chair 1 via Patrol entrance if they are coming from west side of Chair 1 Terminal, or they can enter the general lift line. **Please note, priority will still be given to Ski Patrol to access when necessary.
Sit Skis can only access the ski school line at chair 1 if they are in a lesson (this includes DREAM Adaptive Lessons).
For all other lifts, sit skis must wait in the general lift line unless they are in a lesson in which they can access the ski school line.
Carrying Children
Whitefish Mountain Resort does NOT allow guests to ski or ride while carrying infants in any type of backpack or baby carrier nor are they allowed on chairlifts/t-bars/magic carpet etc.
Snow Bikes
Whitefish Mountain Resort guests who wish to ride snow bikes must wear ski blades to load and unload all lifts.
Ski Scooters
ALLOWED; but must come with a leash or tether. Abide by NSAA Skiers Responsibility Code and Montana Ski Statute.
Ski or Snow Bikes
ALLOWED; Must be designed to load lift without slowing or stopping. Only 1 rider per bike/trike. Rider must be able to ride the bike/trike down the unload ramp. If rider cannot ride down the ramp, rider is only allowed to use Chair 1 and unload on foot as offload ramp is designed for foot traffic unload. Rider must abide by NSAA Skiers Responsibility Code and Montana Ski Statute.
Snow Skates/Snow Skateboards
ALLOWED; but must come with a leash or tether. Rider must be able to ride the skates/snowboard down the unload ramp. If rider cannot ride down the ramp, rider is only allowed to use Chair 1 and unload on foot as offload ramp is designed for foot traffic unload. Rider must abide by NSAA Skiers Responsibility Code and Montana Ski Statute.
Fat Tire Bikes
NOT ALLOWED; Not allowed on Lifts.
Snow bikes – Bicycle Conversions
NOT ALLOWED; Snow bikes are not allowed to have gears, chain, wheels or tires or a crank assembly.
Carrying Children
Whitefish Mountain Resort does NOT allow guests to ski or ride while carrying infants in any type of backpack or baby carrier nor are they allowed on chairlifts/t-bars/magic carpet etc.
Sledding or the use of Infant Ski Carriers (Baby Buggy)
NOT ALLOWED
Winter: ONLY ON CHAIR 1 – Foot passengers ONLY are allowed to carry infants in backpacks or front carriers on lifts.
Summer: Chair 1,6,10 – Foot passengers ONLY are allowed to carry infants in backpacks or front carriers on lifts.
Dogs
Dogs are not permitted on chairlifts as they need to be properly trained to ride them. Dogs are not permitted in the gondolas because if they soil the gondola it is difficult to clean during operating hours making that gondola unavailable for other guests. Dogs are not allowed with Uphill Traffic.
Dogs (or other Domestic Animals) around Resort
Winter: Must be on a leash; cannot leave parking lot. Summer: Must be on leash; not allowed in buildings. People with disabilities may bring qualified service animals onto resort premises. WMR does hold the right to exclude the animal from this right if there is a direct threat to the health and safety of our employees or guests. We have the right to ask you whether your animal is a service animal and what tasks it performs for you. “Emotional support animals” are not considered service animals per the ADA and they are not allowed on the premises outside the parking lot.
