"You won't find either on the Epic or Icon passes, which means fewer skiers and shorter lift lines. The proximity to Flathead Lake, even larger in surface area than Lake Tahoe, also means stunning views and a phenomenon called "snow ghosts" - when ice crystals form on the pines. Both resorts have long, lazy runs for multigenerational skiers and boarders but also challenging terrain for advanced skiers and riders."
"The towns of Whitefish and Kalispell have the kind of restaurants and shops Californians expect but with an independent streak that sets Montanans apart. The main streets are cowboy-cool - with plenty of Western bars and booteries mixed with boutique shops and a hot trend - distilleries. Lodging in downtown Whitefish has gone upscale with the January opening of the 39-room boutique Larch House hotel designed by renowned architect Olson Kundig."
United Airlines now offers direct service from San Francisco to Glacier Park International Airport, putting world-class Whitefish Mountain Resort and family-owned Blacktail Mountain Ski Area within easy reach. Neither resort is on the Epic or Icon passes, resulting in fewer crowds and shorter lift lines. Flathead Lake, larger in surface area than Lake Tahoe, provides dramatic views and "snow ghosts" when ice crystals form on pines. The Flathead Valley is growing, framed by the Salish Mountains and the Rockies. Whitefish and Kalispell offer restaurants, shops, cowboy-cool main streets, distilleries, upscale boutique lodging, brand hotels, and quirky stays like silos, shipping containers, and covered wagons.
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