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APRIL 8, 2015 | 71 WEEKEND OUTLOOK
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Preliminary renderings for proposed projects provided by Montana Creative Architecture and Design.
TAKIWNG THE SUMMIT TO NEW HEIGHTS
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WEEKLY ON-MOUNTAIN NEWS
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8, 2015
e are a few days away from saying 2015/16 winter season. Also when you come up to ski or ride by Montana Creative Architecture and Design a local company goodbye to the 2014/15 season, one your final day(s) on the mountain this weekend, be sure to stop and the same firm we worked with this past summer for the
that we’ll remember as having more sunny days than stormy days. We are grateful for our long, flowing groomers and give high-
Riley Polumbus praise to the crew who kept the snow in good shape to the end as well as all of our employees who help make being on the mountain fun. We also reaped the benefits of the new Flower Point lift, additional ter-
rain and major expansion of the Base Lodge.
We’ve felt very fortunate, and feel great pleasure, that we’ve
had the opportunity to improve the guest experience at our re- sort with these major projects, and we are excited to announce our plans for the next proposed big project which will take place on the summit of the Big Mountain.
Pending US Forest Service approval, the Summit House will receive a $1 million renovation this summer including:
• A 1,700-square foot Mezzanine above the main dining room with northwest views and additional seating (approximately 150 more seats)
•A completely new exterior replacing all windows, siding, trim, lighting and adding new stonework as well as new win- dows to the Mezzanine level
• Men’s and Women’s restrooms on the main floor
• An expanded front entry
With USFS approval construction on this project is to begin
this summer and is expected to be complete in time for the
by the Patrol Cabin and say your goodbyes. In addition to the Summit House remodel, we plan to replace the old patrol cabin and building a new Patrol Headquarters. This $220,000 project will also be complete in time for the 2015/16 winter season.
The proposed future Patrol HQ will be 800 square feet (the current cabin is only 175 square feet), two stories, include an office for the ski patrol manager and, this is new, it will have plumbing! Our ski patrol will be much more comfortable in their new digs which will also allow them to better treat injuries at the summit, an exciting improvement for both guests and staff.
Both the Summit House and new Patrol HQ will be designed
The new Patrol HQ will allow for treatment of injuries on site.
Base Lodge remodel. Pending approval the Summit House will remain open this summer and provide food and beverage ser- vice during construction.
Speaking of summer we would like to take this opportunity to remind all of our Season Pass Holders that your season pass gives you all sorts of fun benefits this summer including unlim- ited foot-passenger rides on Chair 1 and many other discounts and deals.
Finally to say thank you to all of our Season Pass Holders please save the date: Friday, June 19th, for a Pass Holder Appre- ciation Party. We invite you to join us for free Alpine Slide Rides, free admission to the Aerial Adventure Park and free Zip Line Tours! (Please note Zip Line Tours will require a reservation.) We will also offer food and beverage specials and other fun reasons to come up the mountain and kick off the summer season.
That brings me to one more announcement... Season Pass- es for next winter go on sale starting Wednesday, April 8. The 2015/2016 adult season pass is priced at $620. Senior and college student passes are $520. Teen passes are $340 and ju- nior passes are $175. Children 6 & under and super seniors 70 and over always ski free at Whitefish Mountain Resort. Passes can be purchased online at skiwhitefish.com or by calling the resort at 406-862-2900.
Summer operations will commence Saturday, June 20th, have a great spring and we’ll see you soon!
POND SKIM - APRIL 11
END OF THE SEASON MADNESS starts at 2:30pm at the Armory Terrain Park/Chair 3 area. Competing in the Pond Skim is on your bucket list, right? Well, this year is YOUR YEAR!
Enter at SKIWHITEFISH.COM and be sure to read all the rules (like you must be at least 16, you gotta wear a killer costume, keep it classy-ish, and so on). If next year is your year then comewatchandhaveablast! PleasecarpoolorridetheS.N.O.W.Bus...Thanks.
CLOSING DAY - APRIL 12
Don't miss crazy Closing Day fun! Thank you for another great season and see you this summer.
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