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Experience the magic of winter in Whitefish, Montana with an array of exciting activities that promise adventure and unforgettable memories. Start your day carving through 3,000 acres of pristine powder at Whitefish Mountain Resort, known locally as Big Mountain.
For a different pace, explore beginner-friendly cross-country skiing at Round Meadows or Glacier Nordic, where groomed trails wind through picturesque landscapes. Thrill-seekers can opt for dog sledding, snowmobiling through Stillwater State Forest, or the unique experience of snow biking with Snow Bike Nation.
Afterward, glide on ice at Stumptown Ice Den or enjoy a cozy sleigh ride at Bar W Guest Ranch, complete with cocoa and blankets. Embrace the spirit of winter in Whitefish with activities that cater to all ages and interests, ensuring a season filled with adventure and joy.
WINTER ACTIVITIES
CROSS COUNTRY SKIING
Glide across the winter terrain at locally-loved and beginner-friendly Round Meadows XC Ski Nordic Area, just a 10 minute drive from Whitefish. Glacier Nordic located at Whitefish Lake Golf Course lets you explore the amazing course on groomed paths (rentals available).
SNOWSHOEING
Strap in to take to the elements on foot, laying your tracks atop the snowpack, across miles of immaculate Montana wilderness. Glacier National Park closes the road starting at Lake McDonald Lodge to cars in the winter and opens it to cross country skiers or snowshoers wanting to experience the park on foot.
DOG SLED ADVENTURES
Commandeer your sled (and release the hounds!) as a pack of new furry friends pull you on an epic winter joyride. (406.881.BARK)
GUIDED SKI TOURS
Load up your skis and hop in the cozy, custom-built cabin of a legendary Pisten-Bully snowcat. You'll be whisked away in style to an unforgettable backcountry adventure ! (book today at greatnorthernpowderguides.com/calendar)
ICE SKATING
Skating fun for the whole family awaits at the community-beloved Stumptown Ice Den! Check the Ice Den's calendar for open skate times. And be sure to catch Christmas on Ice, a holiday production opening in December. (stumptowniceden.org)
BAR W - WINTER SLEIGH RIDES
Oh what fun it is to ride through Montana’s midwinter timberlands, pulled by the gentle giants on your personal equestrian draft team. The Bar W Guest Ranch, located at the base of nearby Spencer Mountain, continues the winter tradition of horse-drawn sleigh rides. The cookies, cocoa and blankets provided for guests only sweeten the experience. https://thebarw.com/public-rides/sleigh-rides
SWAN MOUNTAIN SNOWMOBILING
Team up with the best in the snowmobiling business and get your adventure engines running. Book a private tour for a solo ride or band together your high octane gang of powder seekers. Swan Mountain Snow Mobilling will rent you everything you need to power through your backcountry adventure. https://www.glaciersnowmobile.com
SNOWMOBILE WHITEFISH
Throttle through a snowy scene, over frozen lakes and streams in beautiful Stillwater State Forest. The ever energetic, experienced guides at Snow Mobile Whitefish will take you on a winter expedition that exceeds your loftiest vacation expectations. https://www.snowmobilewhitefish.com
SNOW BIKE NATION
Snow bike Nation is so confident you’re going to have the time of your life rip- roaring through the backcountry on one of their hybrid ski-cycles, they offer a money back guarantee on the experience! Book early to personalize your guided tour of Flathead Valley's exquisite expanse of wilderness. https://www.snowbikenation.com
