Whitefish, Montana

these are the good old days.
There’s still a place where
fresh powder lasts, locals
make you feel at home and
your dollar goes further.
Welcome to Whitefish.
IT’S TIME FOR WHITEFISH
Travel with an OVSC Club
Welcoming OVSC Jan 16-23rd, 2016
Trip Includes:
7 Nights Lodging/5 Day Lift and All OVSC Activities
Educational Welcome Reception
On Hill Race and Picnic
Apres Party Featuring Local Craft Beers
Farewell Banquet
THE ADVENTURE NEVER STOPS
Give the legs a Break and book an Adventure
CONTACT
Your local ski club for
pricing and information
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Glacier National Park Tours
Dog Sledding
Cat Skiing
Sleigh Ride Tour and Dinner
Snowmobiling
Day trips to Blacktail Ski Resort or Fernie Alpine Resort
Whitefish Activities 2016
DOG SLEDDING
Two operations offer dog sledding near Whitefish. Information about both is below:
1. DOG SLEDDING IN MONTANA'S WINTER WONDERLAND
Butch and Sara Parr have been training and racing sled dogs for over 30 years and we are in our sixth
season of offering sled dog tours. Tours are geared toward active, outdoor enthusiasts who want to do
more than just go for a ride. You need to be in good physical shape to be able to help drive the sled...so
we are looking for active adventure-seekers to join us for a fun dog sled ride!
Butch has built an awesome sled with the capability of having one client riding in the sled and one client
standing on the runners of the sled behind a seasoned musher resulting in an actual mushing experience.
The clients can switch places during the tour, so each person can have the feeling of driving the team!
(Check out the photos of the sled in the pictures--click on them to enlarge them)
WE SPECIALIZE IN GIVING TOURS TO GROUPS OF 4 PEOPLE OR LESS. We have a small kennel
and cannot take out large groups. Taking out small groups keeps this unique experience more
personable and enjoyable.
WHEN YOU MAKE A RESERVATION, YOU WILL BE THE ONLY GUESTS WE TAKE OUT DURING
THAT TIME! :) If there are only two people booking a ride, you will each enjoy going out on your own sled
with us! If there are more than two people, the combined weight of our guests cannot exceed 350 pounds
per sled. A single person weighing over 275 pounds will be expected to stand on the sled and help with
the steering of the sled, so you must be in good physical condition.
Dress appropriately for cold weather and dog paws since you may be actively involved with the team!
Winter boots, hats, gloves, and don't forget the long underwear!
Types of Trips Offered
Departure times are flexible, but generally the morning time is 10:30 and the afternoon time is 2:00-2:30.
If you want different times, please let us know!
Plan on spending some time learning about being on a sled and then about 40-50 minutes on the trail
running the team depending on snow /trail conditions. Hot chocolate, hot apple cider, and
brownies/cookies will be offered after the tour and you are welcome to spend some time meeting and
petting the dogs.
Appropriate Ages for Participants
We prefer to give rides to adults and children over the age of 10.
Fees
Cost: $80.00 per person. Cash or local checks only, please.
2. Dog Sledding, cruising the backcountry....
Join us for one of life's great adventures; cruising the backcountry of northwest Montana pulled by Alaskan sled
dogs.
We're a family-friendly outfit. Our customers range in age from babies to eighties. With nearly 100 Alaskan huskies
to pull our safe, comfy sleds, we can handle families or groups of any size.
America's great wilderness...
Tuck yourself into a soft, warm sled and let us guide you through one of America's great wildernesses. The vast,
scenic Stillwater State Forest begins at our doorstep, on the western flank of world-famous Glacier National Park, just
north of the winter resort of Whitefish, Montana in the magnificent Flathead Valley.
You can ski any day. But not every day is a chance for a truly unique journey by dog sled. We'llcarve powder and
catch air as we fly through the woods. There's a good chance you'll see the northern country's rarest wildlife or signs
of-something you'll never see on the slopes. When we return, you can warm your toes by the
fire in our cabin, sip hot cocoa, and munch on homemade cookies as we exchange "Tall Tails".
Then you can move on to the alpine and Nordic skiing on The Big Mountain or don your
snowshoes for backcountry travel beyond the slopes. When you return home, you can
honestly tell your friends and family that this was:"The Highlight Of Your Vacation!"
Be a part of the scenery...
Some people like to look at the scenery - we like to be a part of it. So come join us for a uniquedog
sledding adventure and a doggone good time.
For reservations Call 1-406-881-BARK (2275)
http://www.dogsledadventuresmontana.com/tour.htm
(22) SNOW MOBILE RIDE
1. Snowmobile trips are available from the Summit of Big Mountain. This is the
information and web link for that operation.
Explore hundreds of groomed snowmobile trails with great views and super photo
opportunities. Tours start at the summit of our very own Whitefish Mountain Resort. You’ll
be given a short safety training session, a helmet, and off you go into the wild blue yonder
with a certified snowmobile guide. This fun filled tour provides spectacular views of Glacier
National Park, the Flathead Valley, the Swan Range, and the Canadian Rockies.
http://www.jandlsnowmobile.com/
2. Trips to several locations are available from Swan Mountain Outfitters. Their information is below.
Snowmobile Tours in Glacier Country!
Offering Flathead Valley’s ONLY two hour guided
“Quickie” snowmobile tours as well as the longest
continuous guided tour!
Swan Mountain Snowmobiling, located in the heart of Glacier Country, provides the best in Montana
snowmobiling. Whether you want to be personally taken care of on one of our guided snowmobile tours or
brave the backcountry on your own with our snowmobile rentals, we have what you need for the ideal
Montana snowmobiling experience!
Guided Snowmobile Tours
We offer a wide range of guided snowmobiling tours including two hour, half day and full day tours from
the Desert Mountain trailhead, the Canyon Creek trailhead and the Crane Mountain trailhead. We also
offer other unique snowmobile tours including two hour “Quickie” tours, the Sunrise and Sunset
Snowmobile Tours and the longest continuous guided tour, The Great Northern Ultimate Tour! Also, you
can add the Cook While You Ride upgrade to any tour, allowing you to enjoy a hot meal, cooked by your
snowmobile, out on the trail.
http://www.glaciersnowmobile.com/
ICE FISHING
There is a fishing shop in Whitefish called Lakestream Fly Fishing Shop. They take people ice fishing.
The cost for 2 people for a half day trip is $300. Add $50 for additional people. If 8 wanted to go he might
suggest splitting the group in half and doing morning and afternoon or two mornings or ….They provide
all the equipment. They would need warm clothes and boots for standing on the ice. His cell phone # is
406-291-3916.
SNOW SHOEING
Options for a snowy walk include Whitefish Lake, Whitefish Mountain Resort, Round Meadows, Glacier
Park and more. Rentals are available at sporting goods stores in town and on the mountain.
CROSS COUNTRY SKIING
Cross country skiing is available at Whitefish Mountain Resort, on the golf course in town, at the Beaver
Lake area and Glacier Park. Trips on snow shoes or cross country skis to Glacier Park are best taken
with Glacier Adventure Guides.
http://www.glacieradventureguides.com/winter/
HORSE BACK RIDING THRU THE WOODS – Bar W Guest Ranch is just west of Whitefish.
http://www.thebarw.com/WinterMonths.html
VISITING GLACIER NATIONAL PARK
There are no motorized vehicles allowed in the Park in the winter. The only way to see the park is by
snowshoe, cross country ski or walking. The road is snow covered. For those that are up to it, I highly
recommend a guided trip with Glacier Adventure Guides (website above).
NIGHT SLEIGH RIDE WITH DINNER Bar W Guest Ranch –http://www.thebarw.com/WinterMonths.html
COUNTRY BAR HOPPING IN THE TOWN OF WHITEFISH – Central Avenue has a great selection of
bars. We can set up private vans for a pub crawl GREAT NORTHERN BREWERY TOUR could be
combined with the pub crawl