Whitefish Mountain Resort
Whitefish Resort in Whitefish, Montana
Painted in 1997
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Whitefish Mountain Resort
Location: The Big Mountain
Flathead National Forest
Flathead County, Montana, U.S.
Nearest city: Whitefish - 4 miles (6 km)
Kalispell - 21 miles (34 km) Missoula
Coordinates: 48.503°N 114.341°W
Vertical: 2,353 ft (717 m)
Top elevation: 6,817 ft (2,078 m)
Base elevation: 4,464 ft (1,361 m)
Skiable area: 3,020 acres (12.2 km2)
Runs: 93 - 15% beginner - 35% intermediate - 40% advanced - 10% expert
Longest run: 3.3 miles (5.3 km) - Hellfire
Lift system: 11 chairs - 3 high-speed quad - 8 fixed-grip (2 quad, 6 triple) 3 surface tows
Terrain parks: 1
Snowfall: 300 inches (760 cm)
Snowmaking: yes
Night skiing: Fri & Sat - lower lifts
"The 'Rembrandt of snow' has published a hefty coffee table book with a collection of nearly all of his hand-painted maps."
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Hand-painted maps require the best reproduction process available. Each illustration starts with a high resolution digital scan. It is then printed on museum quality cotton paper using the latest HDR ink-jet technology.
Legendary Ski Artist James Niehues
If you are a skier or snowboarder, there is a good chance James Niehues has been your mountain guide. Throughout his 30 year career he has worked at the smallest hills and the most expansive resorts in North America. He has left his mark in South America, Australia, Asia and Europe too. And even if you have never shared a bottomless powder day with him, he has always been close by.