Dan Posted January 13, 2007 Report Share Posted January 13, 2007 I'm heading out to Whitefish at the end of the month to ride Big Mountain. Can anyone recommend a place to stay in town that's near the Amtrak station? Price range around $100-$150/night would be great. Also: any good carving runs out there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuban Carving Gooding Posted January 13, 2007 Report Share Posted January 13, 2007 You can stay on mountain cheeper. The Hibernation house and get free full breakfast. http://www.bigmtn.com/index.php?a=lodging/bmrl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patmoore Posted January 13, 2007 Report Share Posted January 13, 2007 It's more of a drive but the Kalispell Grand Hotel is a beautiful place and reasonably priced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Donnelly Posted January 13, 2007 Report Share Posted January 13, 2007 Dan - I think we lodged at the Best Western but this was a mile or so from "downtown". You might find something on the mountain . . . Hello Shred? For dinner - gotta go to Mambo Italiano. Try to get there early and sit up front at the bar to catch all the (cooking) action. Best place in town!! Best run - IMO, Ed's run - fixed grip chair, wide open, less attacks approaching from behind. Do check out the on mountain Hell Roarin basin bar for lunch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubba Posted January 13, 2007 Report Share Posted January 13, 2007 We stayed at Grouse Mountain Lodge. They had shuttle service from the Amtrac station, to the mountain, and anywhere you needed to go in town. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr D Posted January 13, 2007 Report Share Posted January 13, 2007 the snow bus runs all over town for free so no worries on where you stay. If price is a huge option you can stay in kalispell or bigfork much cheaper. grouse mtn is at the lake on the way to the mtn and there are condo's half way up as well. The snow bus also runs down the valley as far as bigfork I believe but i will have to check up on it. http://www.bigmtn.com/mod/content/snowbus0607.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted January 17, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2007 Hey everyone, thanks for the input. Grouse Mountain Lodge looks gorgeous, but we wound up going with Kandahar Lodge: it's ski-in/ski-out, and we got a 2 nights for the price of one deal. Woot! We're stoked to head out there in two weeks; just hope that Big Mt. has a little more base by then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuban Carving Gooding Posted January 17, 2007 Report Share Posted January 17, 2007 Dan I will be at Big Mountain untill 26 th. When do you get in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted January 17, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2007 Cuban - no kidding? I pull in on Amtrak at 7:30 a.m. Thursday the 25th. We'll be riding three days: 25/26/27. Mind you, I'll be with my girlfriend, who's a competent skier but probably can't keep up if we really cut loose. It will help that the longest skinniest board I bring will be a 168 BX deck, so I won't be able to get <u>too</u> crazy. Want to hook up for some turns sometime on the 25th? It's my first time at Big Mountain, so I'd love to get some tips on good runs, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Gendzwill Posted January 17, 2007 Report Share Posted January 17, 2007 You'll be there at the same time as Shred Gruumer and crew. Check this thread for details. Warning: I've heard those guys indulge in the demon alcohol. Pack an extra liver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuban Carving Gooding Posted January 18, 2007 Report Share Posted January 18, 2007 Dan sounds good im part of Shreds crew. we will have 6 on boards and one 2 planker. We leave on the 27 so we can show you around on the 25 and 26 if that works for you. Send me Email kegs750sx@yahoo.comHave A ggo flight.. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr D Posted January 18, 2007 Report Share Posted January 18, 2007 I will be up on the hill thursday and saturday as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted January 18, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2007 Awesome - would be great to meet up on Thursday if you're so inclined. I just shot Cuban Carving Gooding an e-mail - I'm guessing that I'll be able to meet somewhere on the hill anytime after noon on Jan 25 (Thursday). I'll post when we get our plans set and maybe we can all meet up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mellow Yellow Posted January 18, 2007 Report Share Posted January 18, 2007 another to add to the crew..... see you on Thursday and Friday - as I'm pretty sure all of us are flying out on the 27th! email me via the link above- I'll shoot you my cell if you dont have Cuban's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted January 19, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2007 At the Hellroaring Saloon above Chair 1 between 12:30-1:00. Looking forward to seeing everybody there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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