Ski resort adds improvements to Summit House

WHITEFISH, MT – April 8, 2015 – Whitefish Mountain Resort’s commitment to improving the guest experience will be taken to new heights this summer as the ski area plans to invest over $1.2 million in improvements at the summit of the Big Mountain pending approval from the U.S. Forest Service. A proposed one million dollar renovation to the Summit House would add seating to the restaurant, restrooms to the main floor and renovate the exterior of the building with a new façade. The resort also plans to build a new ski patrol headquarters building at the summit. If approved, this would be the third consecutive summer of major construction which included the new Flower Point chairlift, new terrain and a renovation of the Base Lodge.

“I’m so pleased that our owners continue to support the improvement of our resort infrastructure considering we just finished two years of rather large scale projects,” Whitefish Mountain Resort President Dan Graves said. “Even after the roller-coaster season we’re completing, it’s very gratifying to be able to tell our guests that there are more improvements to come.  This remodel of the Summit House will have a noticeable improvement to seating and ambience, not to mention the convenience of main floor restrooms. “

The proposed Summit House renovation will include the addition of a mezzanine level adding 1,700 square feet and approximately 150 seats, and new windows providing northwestern views. Additionally all of the building’s windows are planned to be replaced as well as an entire exterior remodel with new siding, stonework, trim and lighting. Plans for restrooms on the main floor and an expansion of the main entry are also in the scope of work for this summer.

A new ski patrol headquarters building is also part of the proposal. This planned two-story 800 square foot building would replace the current 175-foot cabin and include plumbing, a patient treatment area, and a private office for the ski patrol manager. The exterior of the building is planned to coordinate with the new façade of the Summit House.