75 years on Big Mountain: Decades of memories made at the resort that helped shape Whitefish

Opening day in 1947 drew out an enthusiastic group sporting doubled-up sweaters and long skis — a lift ticket for the brand new T-bar was $2, a burger was 25 cents and a beer cost a few nickels. About 6,900 skiers enjoyed The Big Mountain that year, according to the historical book “Hellroaring: 50 Years on The Big Mountain”.