Ski Magazine Reader’s Poll Names Whitefish Mountain Resort No. 3 Ski Area In North America
Whitefish Mountain Resort has been named “No. 3 Overall” by SKI Magazine readers in this year’s annual Resort Guide, its highest ranking to date, and its third appearance in the Top 10 for the Montana ski resort.
“We are deeply honored to be named among the top resorts in the west in SKI Magazine’s 2020 Resort Guide, it is our mission to provide a memorable experience that is affordable, personal and fun. This year’s ranking is indeed a sign that skiers appreciate finding a ski area that values character, and makes guests feel relaxed so they can be themselves,” Whitefish Mountain Resort CEO Dan Graves said. “This ranking illustrates our commitment to providing a high level of hospitality while maintaining the community’s unique and colorful qualities that set us apart, without charging a premium for it. Whitefish’s warm and welcoming personality extends beyond the resort to all the businesses throughout the community that take care of our visitors and go above and beyond to make them feel welcome.
SKI Magazine’s Resort Guide is the longest running and most comprehensive ski resort survey in the industry. Readers are asked to rank the North American resorts they have visited in the last two years in a variety of categories, and provides an additional opportunity for readers to speak to each resort’s greatest strengths through comments.
Overall ranking is determined by a combination of reader’s scores across 21 different categories. Whitefish earned 12 Top 10 rankings including Local Flavor (#1), Value (#2), the No. 4 spot for Service, Scenery, Charm, Après and Overall Satisfaction, as well as No. 7 in Family Friendly and Down Day Activities, No. 8 for its Nightlife, No. 9 in Grooming and No. 10 in Dining. Additional rankings included: On-Mountain Food and Lodging (#11), Accessibility (#13), Travel Ease (#15), Terrain (#20), Snow (#22), Challenge (#28) and Lifts (#29).
Whitefish is known for its laid-back vibe, and friendly, down-to-earth locals. Located in northwest Montana, Whitefish offers easy access to a variety of recreational activities year round, residents and visitors enjoy stepping up to the bar at one of its colorful watering holes, sitting down for an elegant meal, or settling in for a cozy cup of coffee. Guest comments consistently praise Whitefish Mountain Resort for its friendly and helpful employees and the easy-going locals they meet while riding the chairlift, on the free S.N.O.W. Bus and around town.
Whitefish Mountain Resort also continues its commitment to providing exceptional value. This season’s daily walk-up ticket price is $83, or $76 per day for two or more days, and Ski & Stay lodging and lift ticket packages start at $89 per person, per night. The resort’s Learn to Ski/Ride package which includes two days of beginner lifts, equipment rentals and two half day lessons is $85 and a full day of daycare at the Kids Center is $82.
Whitefish Mountain Resort is scheduled to open for the 2019-20 season on December 6, 2019.
