Overlooking the ski town of Whitefish, Big Mountain Resort (now with a new name - Whitefish Mountain Resort) has plenty to offer with more than 300 inches of snow a year and covering more than 3,000 acres. High-speed quads swiftly move you around the mountain, allowing for more exhilarating skiing and snowboarding.

Trademarked by its distinctive snow ghosts - tall conifers hibernating under thick pillows of snow, Big Mountain Resort has the perfect pitch for skiers and snowboarders from around the world. Great tree skiing and off piste terrain, as well as, groomed runs for awesome carving, also are great attributes of this resort. Big Mountain's terrain is a natural playground as most snowboarders agree.

Travel through Big Mountain's backyard via a snowmobile, for a different adventure. Snow tubing is a great alternative to skiing and the tubing lift brings riders to the top of the hill in no time for great fun. Hit the snowshoe trail for adventure, rentals and lessons are available at the Snowshoe Center. Nordic skiing, snowshoeing and snow cycling are also popular activities amongst this winter paradise. A wide array of designated Nordic touring trails of varying difficulty is available throughout the Whitefish area. The Glacier Nordic Center, a 15-kilometer Nordic touring center, is groomed and tracked for skating and classic skiing. Big Mountain offers 16 kilometers of groomed world-class trails and includes on-site rental equipment and instruction. Tours are also available in Glacier National Park. Winter celebrations include carol singing with the "Christmas Stroll" and the "Torchlight Parade" on the Big Mountain.

Whether you decide to stay in town, or on the mountain, there are many options, from Historic Bed and Breakfasts to luxurious condominiums. Big Mountain Resort offers a self-contained alpine village including lodging, restaurants and taverns. The non-glitzy rail town of Whitefish, just a short drive down the hill, also offers an array of accommodations, eateries, and bars. If staying in town, getting to Big Mountain is easy by just riding the free Snow bus, which shuttles between Whitefish and Big Mountain.

Panoramic views of Glacier National Park, the Flathead Valley, and even the Canadian Rockies are available from the summit of Big Mountain Resort. You can fly into Glacier International Airport, 10 miles to the south in Kalispell.

Lodging will be at Kandahar Lodge. An elegant, yet casual lodge surrounded by alpine splendor atop Big Mountain. This intimate mountain inn adds romance and charm to any occasion, with a sense of solitude and relaxation. The quiet, comfortable surroundings of Kandahar will lend special pleasure to your stay.