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Big Mountain has been a playground for young and old since this photo was taken in 1948 by Hungry Horse News founder Mel Ruder.

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Debut of new chairlift to coincide with resort’s 75th Anniversary season
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.

Celebrating 70 years of skiing slopes on Big Mountain
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.