Big Sky Resort vs Whitefish Mountain Resort
Big Sky Resort and Whitefish Mountain Resort are neighbouring resorts in Montana - here is how they stack up for different kinds of skier.
Suitability - who each resort suits
How well each resort matches different types of skier
| Skier type | Big Sky Resort | Whitefish Mountain Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | Good | Limited |
| Intermediates | Very good | Good |
| Experts | Very good | Limited |
| Off-piste | Good | Not ideal |
| Terrain Park | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Families | Limited | Not ideal |
| Snow Confidence | Very good | Limited |
| Budget | Not ideal | Not ideal |
Beginners
Big Sky Resort
Good
Whitefish Mountain Resort
Limited
Intermediates
Big Sky Resort
Very good
Whitefish Mountain Resort
Good
Experts
Big Sky Resort
Very good
Whitefish Mountain Resort
Limited
Off-piste
Big Sky Resort
Good
Whitefish Mountain Resort
Not ideal
Terrain Park
Big Sky Resort
Not ideal
Whitefish Mountain Resort
Not ideal
Families
Big Sky Resort
Limited
Whitefish Mountain Resort
Not ideal
Snow Confidence
Big Sky Resort
Very good
Whitefish Mountain Resort
Limited
Budget
Big Sky Resort
Not ideal
Whitefish Mountain Resort
Not ideal
Key stats compared
Head-to-head on the numbers that matter
| Stat | Big Sky Resort | Whitefish Mountain Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Piste | 238.2 km | 84 km |
| Vertical drop | 1320 m | 698 m |
| Lifts | 44 | 16 |
| Top elevation | 3400 m | 2064 m |
| Snow reliability | very reliable snow | good snow |
| Snowiest month | No data | No data |
| Day pass | €200 | €115 |
Piste
Big Sky Resort
238.2 km
Whitefish Mountain Resort
84 km
Vertical drop
Big Sky Resort
1320 m
Whitefish Mountain Resort
698 m
Lifts
Big Sky Resort
44
Whitefish Mountain Resort
16
Top elevation
Big Sky Resort
3400 m
Whitefish Mountain Resort
2064 m
Snow reliability
Big Sky Resort
very reliable snow
Whitefish Mountain Resort
good snow
Snowiest month
Big Sky Resort
No data
Whitefish Mountain Resort
No data
Day pass
Big Sky Resort
€200
Whitefish Mountain Resort
€115
Which should you choose?
Our verdict based on terrain, snow, and who each resort suits
Choose Big Sky Resort if...
you want cruisy red runs, you want challenging terrain or you want the most reliable snow.
Choose Whitefish Mountain Resort if...
you want better value.