Located in Northwest Montana, Whitefish is a winter getaway paradise. Downhill skiing or snowboarding? Check. Snowshoe in Glacier National Park? Check. Take a horse-drawn sleigh ride followed by a home-cooked chili dinner? Yummy check! Whatever your adventure style, Whitefish will exceed your expectations. --- ![Carving through snow ghosts on Big Mountain](https://cdn.elebase.io/7dd4f748-a5bf-4d04-b851-d367f4d396e5/2d2825a8-a881-417d-b074-7fc825c54382-whitefish-20.jpg) ## **Hit the slopes at Whitefish Mountain Resort** Consistently top-ranked in national magazines and top-ten lists as a must-ski destination, [Whitefish Mountain Resort](/entries/whitefish-mountain-resort/fd2a24d1-5060-4627-9017-54cd2d85f53e) still keeps its hometown ski vibe while serving up an unparalleled experience. Strap on your skis or snowboards at the summit and gaze around 360 degrees to pick your line - 3000 acres of Rocky Mountain snow (read: fluffy) await. ![Night skiing and snowboarding at Whitefish Mountain Resort // Photo: Brian Schott](https://cdn.elebase.io/7dd4f748-a5bf-4d04-b851-d367f4d396e5/c37c61c4-5604-47e8-ad48-6ec7c614c091-cot5acb15d518fd81128.jpg) *Insider’s Tip: Ski under the lights!* [Night Skiing](/entries/night-skiing-at-whitefish-mountain-resort/32c9d761-b4ea-4c77-9321-86ea16bf94f9) happens Friday and Saturday nights through early March, and is a great way to extend the ski day. Restaurants on-hill are open later for some post skiing grub and hot drinks.

Maximize your day at Whitefish Mountain Resort

--- ![Winter in Glacier National Park](https://cdn.elebase.io/7dd4f748-a5bf-4d04-b851-d367f4d396e5/8d855eef-35a9-48b9-827a-8d9516941c51-_dsc0975.jpg) ## **Winter Recreation in Glacier National Park or Take a Guided Ice Climbing Adventure** Winter is the quiet season in Glacier National Park, but no less spectacular. [Numerous snowshoe and cross country trails](https://www.nps.gov/glac/planyourvisit/crosscountryskiing.htm) are maintained for a scenic journey to take in the snow-capped peaks and peaceful forest floor. Ice Climbing will show you winter in Montana from a different point of view. *Insider’s Tip:* Enjoy a guided showshoe adventure in Glacier National Park with [Whitefish Outfitters](/entries/whitefish-outfitters-tours/5294ff18-f38e-4df6-8b8d-92c4a682ba8c). [Mountain Guides of Montana](/entries/the-mountain-guides-montana/33e17a97-5fd3-42e4-a992-b69a6008e7f2) offers guided climbing adventures and winter avalanche education courses in and around Whitefish Montana. Craft a custom climbing day for you and your group or expand your understanding of how to recreate in avalanche terrain. ![Winter guided adventure with Whitefish Outfitters | © Whitefish Outfitters](https://cdn.elebase.io/7dd4f748-a5bf-4d04-b851-d367f4d396e5/82a05a5a-c46c-439b-95ff-aa158acc22b7-wf-outfitters-1-.jpg) --- ![Winter fat biking in downtown Whitefish // Photo: Grant Gunderson](https://cdn.elebase.io/7dd4f748-a5bf-4d04-b851-d367f4d396e5/646bc961-f777-48d4-923a-85943fed0d28-grant-gunderson-town-bike.jpg) ## **Ride a Fat Bike** [Winter Fat Biking](https://explorewhitefish.com/entries/winter-fat-biking/1498ddc1-2486-4a99-b64b-ecdb005606bf) is becoming a popular winter sport for cycling enthusiasts wanting to extend the cycling season, but it's not just for committed riders. If you know how to ride a bicycle, you can ride a fat bike. *Insider’s Tip:* Rent a bike at [Glacier Cyclery & Nordic](https://www.glaciercyclery.com/) and pedal along the bike path to the Lion Mountain Trailhead of the Whitefish Trail, a well-used trail year-round perfect for getting your fat bike legs under you. Or rent bikes at the [Whitefish Bike Retreat](https://www.whitefishbikeretreat.com/) and utilize their groomed trail network. --- ![Sleigh rides at Bar W Guest Ranch // Photo: Brian Schott](https://cdn.elebase.io/7dd4f748-a5bf-4d04-b851-d367f4d396e5/8f7f58fb-d010-4bbc-8ef9-8208baeeb932-brian-schott---bar-w-sleigh-ride-img_6165.jpg) ## **Cozy up on a Horse-Drawn Sleigh** Sleigh rides are abundant here in Whitefish. Our visitors can enjoy the magic of horse and/or Clydesdale horse-drawn sleigh rides. Sit back and enjoy the amazing scenic rides from our friends at [Bar W Guest Ranch](https://thebarw.com/public-rides/sleigh-rides) and the [Clydesdale Outpost](https://www.clydesdaleoutpost.com/winter-activities-whitefish-montana). *Insider’s Tip:* Sleigh rides can accommodate up to ten people, so gather a group of friends for a fun winter outing. --- ![](https://cdn.elebase.io/7dd4f748-a5bf-4d04-b851-d367f4d396e5/750c31a7-16ed-4dc6-bbdb-ce53747081ea-ski-train.jpg) ## **Take the “Ski Train”** Sometimes the journey is just as fun as the destination. [Amtrak’s Empire Builder](/entries/get-here-by-train/00aa244f-fa31-45af-9615-877810519238) leaves Seattle and Portland in the late afternoon and arrives in Whitefish early enough to grab breakfast and make the first chair. After a few days (or longer) of fun, hop back on the train in the evening and be back at your desk before lunch the next day. *Insider’s Tip:* Many hotels are within walking distance of the train station or have shuttles that pickup from the train station and will let you store your bags while you grab the free [SNOW Bus](/entries/snow-bus-schedule/4d7aa081-3d97-4483-a656-7e835d20c5d7) to get in a full day of skiing before checking in!

Five Winter Adventures in Whitefish