Mountain Stats

For current Whitefish Mountain Resort information, check out our Hours & Dates page as well as the Snow Report.

Typical ride duration for all our chairlifts are listed below. Ride times and operating hours are subject to change based on weather and other conditions.

Lift	Type	Vertical	Ride Time
Chair 1 — Big Mountain Express	High-Speed Quad	2,084 feet	8 minutes (15 minutes during summer)
Chair 2 — Swift Creek Express	High-Speed Quad	1,110 feet	5 minutes (8 minutes during summer)
Chair 3 — Tenderfoot	Triple	434 feet	6 minutes
Chair 4 — Snow Ghost Express	High-Speed Six	2,260 feet	7 minutes
Chair 5 — East Rim	Triple	805 feet	6 minutes
Chair 6 — Base Lodge	Quad	281 feet	6 minutes
Chair 7 — Big Creek Express	High-Speed Quad	1,216 feet	7 minutes
Chair 8 — Hellroaring	Triple	1,081 feet	7 minutes
Chair 9 — Easy Rider	Quad	269 feet	6 minutes
Chair 10 — Bad Rock	Triple	461 feet	4 minutes
Chair 11 — Flower Point	Triple	997 feet	9 minutes
Big Easy & 2 Easy Conveyor Carpets	Surface	35 feet	3 minutes
T-Bar 2 — Bigfoot	Surface	407 feet	3 minutes
T-Bar 1 — Heritage	Surface	567 feet	4 minutes
Elk Highlands	Triple	536 feet	6 minutes

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of terrain can I expect at Whitefish Mountain Resort?

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 that are world-renowned for tree skiing.

How many lifts are available at the resort?

We operate a total of 14 lifts: 11 chairlifts, one T-bar, and two conveyor carpets designed for beginners.

What are the elevation statistics for the mountain?

The summit elevation is 6,817 feet, and the base elevation is 4,464 feet. This provides guests with a total vertical drop of 2,353 feet.

How much snow does Whitefish Mountain Resort receive annually?

Our long term average is nearly 300 inches of snow each year.

What is the longest run at the resort?

Our longest run is "Hell Fire," an intermediate trail that stretches 2.52 miles through the Hellroaring Basin.

Which is the largest lift at the resort?

The Snow Ghost Express is our biggest lift. It is a six-seater chairlift that rises 2,224 vertical feet, transporting guests from the Base Lodge area to the top of Inspiration Ridge.