Big Mountain has been a playground for young and old since this photo was taken in 1948 by Hungry Horse News founder Mel Ruder.
December 13, 2017
Stories this photo appears in:
November 30, 2022 1:05 a.m.
Debut of new chairlift to coincide with resort’s 75th Anniversary season
Over the last 75 years since a ski hill was first established on Big Mountain above the small railroad and logging town of Whitefish, significant improvements and innovations have each etched their spot along the historic timeline of the ski resort.
December 13, 2017 8:21 a.m.
Celebrating 70 years of skiing slopes on Big Mountain
On Dec. 14, 1947, the Big Mountain ran its lifts for the first time, taking skiers up the mountain at the low price of $2 per lift ticket.