The 2024/25 ski season is right around the corner, and deadlines are approaching as we all get ready for snow!
Whether you're visiting for a week or a weekend, or planning to spend all winter on the slopes, it's important to get the most bang for your buck, plus convenience and flexibility to make the most of your time on the mountain.
Here's a quick comparison of the three ways you can access the chairlifts at Whitefish Mountain Resort: lift tickets, frequent skier cards and season passes. Read on to find the product that's right for you, and please follow the links for more details as our prices vary with discounts and age groups! And remember, season pass prices will go up after Sept. 30, so now is your chance to save big!
Have a question? Give us a call at 406-862-2900 or email info@skiwhitefish.com.
Season Pass | Frequent Skier Card | Lift Tickets | |
How It Works | Pay upfront and enjoy unlimited chairlift access throughout the season. No need to wait in the ticket line! | Buy your card, head straight to the lifts whenever you choose and enjoy discounted day rates. No need to wait in the ticket line! | Pay in advance or when you arrive to pick up your tickets. Score discounts when you buy online in advance or get multiday tickets! |
Flexibility | Unmatched convenience and flexibility for avid skiers and riders who want to hit the slopes any time the chairlifts are open during the winter — day or night! | Convenience and flexibility for skiers and riders who plan to spend multiple days on the mountain throughout the season. Ski days don't need to be consecutive. Your credit card will be charged each day you use your frequent skier card, upon each day's first scan at a chairlift. | Multiday tickets include a one-day grace period beginning with your preselected start date. For example, you could use a three-day ticket to ski Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, using Wednesday as a rest day. |
Breakeven Point* (based on adult pricing before lift ticket discounts) | Breakeven point compared to lift tickets: 7 ski days | Breakeven point compared to lift tickets: 3 ski days | Lift tickets are most likely the way to go if you're vacationing in Whitefish on scheduled days. |
Other Benefits | Passholder Perks including night skiing, an uphill pass, discounts on lodging and lift tickets for friends and family, and complimentary lift tickets at partnering resorts! | Direct-to-lift access — skip the ticket line! See frequent skier card page for details on night skiing. | None. Tickets must be picked up upon arrival. See tickets page for details on night skiing. |