whitefish mountain resort: Big Mountain Inspiration Run is in CNN top 20 in the World
- 01/15/14 01:05 AM
http://www.flatheadbeacon.com/articles/article/inspiration_tops_cnns_list_of_best_ski_runs/37419/ The Flathead Beacon report has "my ski hill" and one of my favorite runs, highlighted from a CNN report naming the top 100 ski runs around the world. The views on a clear day of the Rockies into Canada are overwhelming. Amazing how Whitefish Mountain Resort is getting noticed by the media the last few years. Snow is great, better than most areas of the country, this year. Sunny all this week and awesome conditions. Plan a trip on Amtrak or fly into Glacier National Airport and visit NW Montana.
I walked the x-country course this morning at Rebecca Farms. I will be jump judging tomorrow morning. Always fun to walk around all the campers as well. 80 more riders than normal so a total of 560 participating in this, the largest equine triathlon in the country! It has been hot this week but supposed to start slowly cooling down. Here is a nice film over view with interview with the course designer, Ian Stark. http://www.kaj18.com/news/new-challenges-at-the-event-at-rebecca-farm/
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whitefish mountain resort: Flathead Valley Update: January 30, 2013
- 01/30/13 10:14 AM
The weather man said tonight that we are past the date when we could get very cold weather. It has been a very mild winter actually. Little valley snow, no big storms are real cold weather. Supposed to be in the 40's again in a couple of days. I enjoyed x-country skiing in my fields a few days ago. Sun, good snow, great view. Whitefish Mountain Resort has received 29 INCHES in the last 7 days! Wow. It was time. Some great powder in the sun yesterday. Coming back from Crossfit Libertas at 8am this morning, there was a lot of … (0 comments)
whitefish mountain resort: Whitefish Mountain Resort #11
- 10/16/12 05:18 AM
Out of the top 30 ski resorts in Ski Magazine, Whitefish is #11, AND has the lowest priced lift tickets in the group. Skiers are polled for this ranking. Big Mountain went up 11 spots from last year. Pretty cool. This has been my home mountain for over 25 years. Long before we moved to the Flathead Valley 17 years ago, we would drive or take the train yearly from Seattle to ski in Whitefish. Our kids learned to ski on this hill. I always feel like I am on vacation when I am sitting on the chair riding up to … (0 comments)
whitefish mountain resort: Flathead Valley Weekly Update: April 26, 2011
- 04/26/12 03:32 AM
We experienced 2 days of 80+ degrees early this week! Those warm days followed an exceptionally nice weekend to get all the outdoor chores started for the spring. Today it is cooler and a little wetter but it sure is nice and green around here. Trees are leafing out, Flathead lake is slowly rising to full pool and valley residents can be seen making every effort to get outside and enjoy our activities.
Here is a photo that was posted by Glacier National Park of the plowing in Two Medicine camp ground. Just a "little" snow!! Speaking of snow, Whitefish Resort … (0 comments)
whitefish mountain resort: Flathead Valley Weekly Update: December 30, 2011
- 12/30/11 12:34 AM
Weather: for some reason this is the first thing that comes to mind this week. After many sunny and warm (for winter) days, it is snowing this morning. Still warm and may end up raining in the valley but the ski hills should benefit. It has been a slow start to skiing this year. Big Mtn received 7" the other night which led to avalanche control measures. This weekend should see the start to more stable snow fall and better conditions. Blacktail faces north and has had a better base thus far. Big winds and rain off and on the last … (0 comments)
whitefish mountain resort: Flathead Valley Weekly Update: December 2, 2011
- 12/02/11 12:06 AM
Flathead Valley activities are ramping up quickly leading to Christmas: Tonight, December 2 - Kalispell ArtWalk from 5-9pm Shepherd's Hand Clinic in Whitefish has a benefit tonight at Christ Lutheran Church. Free to attend but donations accepted. This clinic has been in place for many years helping those without insurance. One of my personal favorite physicians, Jay Erickson, and his wife started this program and have donated untold hours to helping those in need of medical care in our valley. Shepherdshand.com. The benefit starts at 7pm. I am once again singing the praises of our excellent medical care in the valley. … (0 comments)
whitefish mountain resort: Flathead Valley Weekly Update: November 19, 2011
- 11/19/11 08:19 AM
Well, I guess winter is here. Beautiful sunshine on the new snow today after off and on blizzard type weather the last couple of days. Whitefish Mountain Resort opens December 3 for skiing so getting some nice assistance from the weather. From the valley floor, the slopes are clearly covered in white. Saturday morning drive into Whitefish to get a fleece jacket for the little house dog. He didn't look kindly at the cold weather when he needed to head outside to do his duty. Tailwaggers had just the thing, a locally made fleece coat for him. Then a walk over … (0 comments)
whitefish mountain resort: Flathead Valley Weekly Update: July 8, 2011
- 09/08/11 02:44 PM
Ah summertime in the Flathead Valley! Daily temps have been in the 80's. A nice summer thunder storm roared through last night and then the sun came back out. Haying has begun in the valley with an abundant crop due to the early season rains. Going to the Sun road in Glacier National Park opens next Wed. A record late opening due to the record snow pack. I plan on taking a drive up to see all the snow that is still covering many of the trails. Kalispell concerts at Depot Park have been going strong. Tuesday's concert saw the grass … (0 comments)
whitefish mountain resort: Flathead Valley Weekly Update: August 20, 2011
- 09/08/11 02:43 PM
Been busy working with 3 real estate deals in the works, one closed yesterday. Very happy sellers as I sold their home myself to a nice lady from Texas. Squeezing in some recreation in my free time. Drove up to Whitefish Mtn yesterday afternoon. Used our season ski passes to jump on Chair 2 for a ride up the mountain. Hiked around a bit looking for huckleberries with no success. Below are some photos of the awesome view. Normally it is Chair 1 that is operating in the summer but not this year so the views are a little closer from … (0 comments)
whitefish mountain resort: Flathead Weekly Update: June 21, 2011
- 06/21/11 02:37 AM
After weeks of rain and from 15-20 degrees colder than normal, I am thrilled to report that summer weather has come! 80 degrees and sun for the next couple of days. Sometimes in NW Montana, that is how it works. We go abruptly from 1 season to the next. Hay crop should be great this year so need to be thankful for the cool damp days. The garden should start looking like it is thriving with the heat, instead of plants looking pretty pathetic. Big Mountain (Whitefish Mountain Resort), opened last weekend for the summer. Chair 1 has been temporarily shut … (0 comments)
whitefish mountain resort: Flathead Valley Weekly Update: April 8, 2011
- 04/08/11 09:02 AM
It is a sunny Friday in the Flathead. Whitefish Mountain Resort ends this awesome season on Sunday. The annual Pond Skim event is on Saturday. People dress up and use all kids of contraptions to get down to a pond on skis or whatever and try and skim across without sinking in the icy cold water. I was driving up today to get a few last runs in and saw something that gave me a chuckle. Between Kalispell and Whitefish a guy was riding a bike along Hwy 93 with a snow board strapped to his back. It was about 32 … (0 comments)
whitefish mountain resort: Flathead Valley Weekly Update: March 18, 2010
- 03/18/11 12:50 PM
What a ski season! 300" have fallen and the summit has a 134" base. Only 49" has fallen in the valley so the snow is where it should be. Skied this morning and it was wonderful! Sun, smell of burgers on the barbecue, great condition. Whitefish Mountain Resort got 8" the other night and 1" last night so plenty of good stuff to go around for the slim crowd enjoying it today. Yesterday I rode on Chair One with some CA guys. They must be up here a lot since one hit the 1 million mark when his pass was scanned … (0 comments)
whitefish mountain resort: Flathead Valley Weekly Update: March 10, 2011
- 03/10/11 12:34 AM
After a little trip to relax and refresh, I am back and happy to announce it is still ski season! So much snow on Big Mountain this year. Kalispell has had only 49" which is below normal. You would never guess that though with so much still on the ground. The Daily Interlake had articles this week about how the Flathead Valley benefits from our Canadian neighbors. With only 2 hrs between us and the border and the exchange rate being beneficial, Canadians continue to shop, ski, golf, use our medical facilities and purchase homes. Kalispell Regional Hospital has a concierge … (0 comments)
whitefish mountain resort: Flathead Valley Weekly Update: February 5, 2011
- 02/05/11 03:38 AM
What a beautiful week it has been in the valley! Blue skies, awesome mountain views. Yes, it was very cold at the beginning of the week but very mild today. It would be a great day to hit Whitefish Mountain resort. New snow and clear skies, unfortunately, some of us have to work this weekend. Not complaining about a buyer flying in today, but sure would have liked to ski :) Whitefish Carnival parade is this afternoon - always fun. High School basketball is in full swing with Glacier High and Flathead High, the rival Kalispell teams, playing each other last … (0 comments)
whitefish mountain resort: Flathead Valley Weekly Update: December 23, 2010
- 12/23/10 12:43 AM
Local government updates: Residents in the "donut" area of Whitefish are making an effort to get an initiative on ballot regarding who - county, or city - should be able to rule on their planning and zoning issues. Whitefish ice cream shop owners of Mrs. Spoonovers have fought hard for their sign rights on the building in court and won but now will be closing due to financial reasons. Very sad ending to the little guy finally getting justice. Flathead County Planning is approving a special zoning area in Lakeside near Flathead Lake. City of Kalispell is proposing increased sewer rates … (0 comments)
whitefish mountain resort: Flathead Valley Weekly Update: December 17, 2010
- 12/17/10 09:24 AM
1) I have skied Big Mountain - now called Whitefish Mountain Resort - for 27 years and never tire of being on the hill. I was up there today in the sun and here is the mountain's daily video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y9yI1dj7f5A 2) Friendly people even in the holiday hussle and bussle 3) 4 seasons - I love the summer and winter, different outdoor activities abound 4) Views of the Rockies and into Glacier National Park 5) Only 15% of the land her is privately owned so millions of acres of wilderness to enjoy with horses, x-country skiing, hiking, mountain biking, etc. … (0 comments)
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