SHRED THE DEEP POW STASHES OF WHITEFISH MOUNTAIN RESORT THIS WINTER
For Intermediate Snowboarders – You’ll spend 3 full days snowboarding with a qualified coach and guide at one of the most laidback powder destinations in the North-western United States, Whitefish Ski Area. The terrain is vast, but your coach and guide is on-hand to show you the best parts of the mountain. Local knowledge goes a long way and you’ll get to ride here with someone who know’s the place inside out.
Whitefish Ski Area rises above the town of Whitefish, in beautiful northwest Montana, in the backyard of Glacier National Park. At Whitefish, the powder can be deep, with an average of over 25 feet/ 8 metres falling every winter. Even if it hasn’t snowed in a while, the cold temperatures and wind transport the snow around to keep the mountain fresh. Wherever you venture you will find incredible views in every direction including the vast Flathead Valley to the south, the Cabinet mountains of Idaho to the west, the jagged peaks of the Continental Divide in Glacier National Park to the east and the Canadian Rockies to the north.
This tour is a great option for anyone who is time poor, as Mint will take all the stress out of planning a snowboarding trip. All lift tickets, logistics, transport, guiding and coaching is included. You’ll stay in a modern hotel that has great amenities and is close to the restaurants and bars. Plus you’ll have a fun crew to shred with for the trip. All you have to do is book some flights and be ready to explore the iconic town and mountain at Whitefish.
Dates
29 January - 2 February, 2025
Duration
4 Nights I 3 days coaching or guiding
Price
Twin Room - USD $1,650 pp
Single Room - USD $1,950 pp
Tour Type
Intermediate
Why Travel With Mint
In a rapidly changing travel industry it’s important to know that your travel provider is accredited, accountable and responsible. We are a registered member of AFTA and IATA and conduct business in accordance with the ATAS Charter and Code of Conduct. When you travel with Mint you can have peace of mind that you are booking with a qualified and established travel operator with over 20 years of expertise.
Whitefish Montana Tour
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FOR INTERMEDIATE SNOWBOARDERS
This tour is best suited to intermediate snowboarders. If you can confidently ride most groomed trails at your local mountain and are beginning to explore off-piste and ride treed terrain, then this is a great tour to level up your riding. You'll spend 3 full and consecutive days on mountain with a highly qualified snowboard coach who will give you tips and feedback while you explore Whitefish Mountain Resort.
WHITEFISH SKI AREA
Whitefish is one of the most laidback powder destinations in the North-western United States. Even if it hasn’t snowed in a while, cold temperatures and wind transport keep the mountain fresh. Whitefish is known for plenty of things, and fog is one of them, but the low visibility just means the sun isn't baking the snow and you'll get to ride pow in the trees all day. Another plus is that you can access all four sides of the mountain. Wherever you venture you will find incredible views in every direction.
A TYPICAL DAY
After breakfast, meet your guide and make the short drive to the resort. Your coach and guide will show you the best spots on the mountain while providing tips and feedback to improve your snowboarding. From off-piste and treed zones to checking out the unbelievable views. Evenings are spent downtown checking out the bars and restaurants to get a true locals perspective.
COMFORTABLE ACCOMMODATION
Throughout the tour you'll stay in quality accommodation that's in the best location. Rooms are comfortable and warm with plenty or room for your equipment. The hotel has great facilities, including a heated pool and hot tub. A basic breakfast is included during your stay. Twin and single rooms are available.
SMALL GROUPS
We offer one of the smallest client to guide ratio’s in the industry which ultimately leads to a better experience for everyone. Our small groups allow greater manoeuvrability and ease of access to the best areas a destination can offer. When we are on mountain, our guest to guide ratio is maximum 5 people per guide. This also makes for a more personal experience between our guests and guides.
PRE-TOUR SUPPORT
After you sign up for a tour, you will receive pre-trip emails with specific information about your tour, the arrival and departure day process, information about the destination, packing suggestions, and other relevant information to help you prepare for your trip. In addition to this, you have access to our customer care team who are just a phone-call away.
ESSENTIAL INFO
INCLUSIONS
✔ 4 nights accommodation (single and twin rooms available)
✔ 3 days riding with a qualified coach and guide
✔ 3 day lift ticket for Whitefish
✔ 3 days of transfers from hotel to resort
✔ 4 continental breakfasts at the hotel
✔ Arrival and departure transfers, Glacier Park International Airport
✔ Hosting and guiding by Mint Tours
✔ Fully-escorted tour, guide on hand throughout the tour
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED
✘ Flights to/from Glacier Park International Airport
✘ Travel insurance
✘ All lunches – expect to pay USD 10 – 20 per meal
✘ All dinners – expect to pay USD 30 – 40 per meal
✘ Any activities, meals, drinks, snacks not listed
✘ Guide gratuities
DATES
Arrival day – 29 January, 2025
Departure day – 2 February, 2025
EXTEND YOUR TOUR – BACK-TO-BACK TOUR IDEAS
If 4 nights isn’t enough, then book a multi-tour combo:
- Whitefish + Jackson Hole : 29 January – 9 February, 2025
- Jackson Hole + Salt Lake City : 5 February – 13 February, 2025
- Whitefish + Jackson Hole + Salt Lake City : 29 January – 13 February, 2025
PRICE
Twin room – USD $1,650 per person
Suitable for 2 people traveling together. Room includes two Queen beds, 42″ flat screen TV, telephone, microwave, mini refrigerator, and private bath with tub/shower combo.
Single room – USD $1,950 per person
Suitable for solo travelers. Room includes one King bed, 42″ flat screen TV, telephone, microwave, mini refrigerator, private bath with tub/shower combo.
This tour is best suited to intermediate to advanced snowboarders. If you can confidently ride most groomed trails at your local mountain and are beginning to explore off-piste and ride treed terrain, then this is a great tour to level up your riding. You’ll spend 3 full and consecutive days on mountain with a qualified snowboard coach and a guide who will give you tips and feedback while you explore the mountain.
If you’re not quite up to the ability level for this tour, talk with our team and they will be able to make recommendations for other suitable tours, or how to work towards joining this tour.
When you are ready to book, we’ll ask you to self-evaluate what type of rider you are. This will help us book you on the right tour. The more accurately you’re able to self-assess your on-snow abilities, the more you (and others in your group) will be able to enjoy the tour.
DAY 1 – ARRIVAL DAY
Welcome to Whitefish. Make your way to the meeting point at Glacier International Airport and you will be transferred by shuttle to the hotel. Check in opens at 4:00 pm so if you arrive early you can store your gear and explore the town. After check in, you’ve got some free time to settle in to your room, unpack and set-up your equipment for the adventure ahead. In the evening, meet your guide for an info and welcome session. Your guide will explain what’s in store for the week, the current weather, run through equipment and answer any questions you have. Then join your guide for dinner at one of the great local restaurants. It’s a great opportunity to get to know everyone on tour as most guests are travelling solo.
DAY 2 – 4 – GUIDING & COACHING
You’ll spend the next three days riding at Whitefish. Each day will follow a similar format:
Mornings – The breakfast buffet is open from 6:00 am and you can enjoy breakfast at your leisure. Your guide will advise the departure time the evening before which is typically around 8:00 am. Each morning your guide will explain the weather and snow conditions for the day and advise the group where you’ll be riding. Load up the van and drive to the resort.
Throughout the day – Once at the resort the aim is to spend a full day on-mountain. You’ll do a combination of coaching and guiding throughout the day. Expect to clock up the vertical while you learn and explore the mountain.
Your guide will take the guess-work out of it and give you a locals perspective from day one. Be the first into the trees and hit the secret powder stashes. They also know the best places for a tasty lunch and have all the photo spots for the ‘gram on lock.
Evenings – After riding, take the shuttle back to the hotel. You’ve got free time to recharge. Head to the hot tub, grab a drink with the crew, or have some time to relax. Your guide will plan group dinners each night. Join the crew to share a few stories about the days’ turns before turning in for the night.
DAY 5 – DEPARTURE DAY
Breakfast at the hotel, followed by check out. All good things must come to come to an end, and we’ll arrange your shuttle back at the airport and say goodbye.
WHAT IS A PROGRESSION TOUR?
A Progression Tour offers you the best chance to build your skills so you can feel confident riding deep powder, trees and even works towards snowboarding in backcountry terrain. Throughout the tour you’ll be snowboarding with an experienced and qualified snowboard coach who has an in-depth knowledge of the resort, and will find you the perfect terrain for progression. During the tour you will ride powder and trees so please be prepared to ride in the trees. Of course weather and conditions are impossible to predict so guests must be prepared to ride in all conditions.
WHY TRAVEL WITH MINT?
In a rapidly changing travel industry it’s important to know that your travel provider is accredited, accountable and responsible. Mint is a registered member of AFTA and IATA and conducts business in accordance with the ATAS Charter and Code of Conduct. When you travel with Mint you can have peace of mind that you are booking with a qualified and established travel operator with over 20 years of expertise. And as a full-service travel agent, we can assist with pre-or post tour arrangements.
ARE LIFT TICKETS INCLUDED?
Yes, all lift tickets are included for this tour. Please note that none of the resorts that we visit on this tour are on the Ikon or Epic Pass.
BUDGETING FOR THE TOUR
An estimate of spending money for the week is around USD $250 – $350 to cover lunches, dinners and snacks. Here’s an indication of what you can expect to pay for meals and activities:
- Lunches – expect to pay USD $10 – $15 per meal
- Dinners – expect to pay USD $15 – $40 per meal
HOW FAR IN ADVANCE DO I NEED TO BOOK?
It’s hard to estimate when the tour will fill up. That being said, this is a small group tour with a maximum of 5 riders, so our advice is to book as soon as you’ve made the decision to travel. That way you can secure your preferred travel dates and you won’t be disappointed. Bookings close 90 days before a trip departs, however most tours typically fill up well before this.
FITNESS
The best thing you can do to get the most out of your Mint experience is to start a pre-trip fitness regime. We’re not looking for you to be an Olympic athlete, but you do need some fitness endurance. You’ll spend three, full and consecutive days on-snow, so you should be physically fit enough to comfortably ride for three consecutive days. Your muscles should be up to this task, and your cardio fitness means you can sustain a consistent pace.
WHAT HAPPENS ON ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE DAY?
Arrival and departure days are off-snow. Once you’ve signed up for the tour you will receive a comprehensive guide with details about the tour including the arrival and departure day process, instructions on flights, where to meet, gear list, recommended arrival and departure times, visa requirements and transportation information.
WHAT IF I’M TRAVELLING SOLO?
Solo travellers will stay in a Single Rooms i.e. you have your own private room for the tour. About 99% of our guests are travelling solo, so you’ll be in good company. Our groups generally mix well due to a shared interest in snowboarding and an eagerness to explore all that a destination has to offer.
CAN I ARRIVE EARLY OR STAY ON AFTER THE TOUR?
Yes, pre or post tour accommodation can be arranged. We can tailor the trip to suit your travel plans. Speak with one of our tour specialists when you are booking and they will be more than happy to assist.
ARE FLIGHTS INCLUDED?
No, flights are not included, but Mint can provide you with a list of the best flights to book to match up with your tour and arrival or departure times.
DO I NEED TRAVEL INSURANCE?
Yes. All guests need to be covered by comprehensive travel insurance. Once you have booked on the tour, we strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance.
WHAT HAPPENS ONCE I’VE BOOKED?
Once you’ve booked your spot you will receive updates about the tour including the arrival and departure day process, a map of where we meet, recommended arrival and departure times, flight options, visa requirements and transportation information. You will receive a Pre Departure Guide 30 days prior to departure.
HOW DO I CHECK MY ABILITY LEVEL?
The best way to check if a tour is suited to your ability is by speaking with one of our tour specialists. They will be able to determine if the tour you have selected is a good fit for your ability, as well as suggesting other tour options.
HOW DO I GET TO WHITEFISH?
Once you’ve booked, you’ll be provided with a guide which contains all the info on how to get to Whitefish. If you’re unsure about travel arrangements, often we can link you up with other tour guests to travel with.
HOW DO I CHECK AVAILABILITY?
Speak with one of our tour specialists. As this is a small group tour with limited availability, it’s best to get in touch early to avoid disappointment.
CAN I RENT EQUIPMENT?
Please bring everything you need with you.
WHAT EQUIPMENT SHOULD I BRING?
Whitefish can be a very cold place in winter. It’s recommended that guests dress in layers of clothing specific for traveling in backcountry areas and have a good quality waterproof jacket and pants, insulated layer(s), merino base layers, merino gloves and waterproof gloves, goggles with low light and high light lenses, sunglasses, balaclava, beanie, and helmet. Guests will need to bring their own snowboarding equipment for the tour (board, boots, bindings & outerwear).
WHO WILL BE ON MY TOUR?
Your group will be made up of travellers from diverse backgrounds and will be varied in age. Groups generally mix well due to a shared interest in snowboarding and an eagerness to explore all that a destination has to offer.
GRATUITIES
The Mint team is committed to ensuring that you enjoy the trip of a lifetime. While gratuities are not included in your tour cost – nor are they mandatory – they are gratefully accepted.
HOW TO BOOK
To reserve your spot, email info@minttours.com with your preferred dates and one of our travel managers will send you a quote, availability and further information for the tour.
DEPOSITS AND PAYMENTS
A 50% deposit is payable to secure your booking. The balance is due 90 days prior to tour departure.
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