Red Lodge Mountain Resort vs Whitefish Mountain Resort

Red Lodge Mountain Resort (Montana) and Whitefish Mountain Resort (Montana) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.

StatRed Lodge Mountain ResortWhitefish Mountain Resort
Vertical drop2,287 ft (697 m)2,293 ft (699 m)
Summit elevation9,377 ft6,768 ft
Base elevation7,090 ft4,475 ft
Lifts716
Runs58137
Beginner terrain16%20%
Intermediate terrain34%42%
Expert terrain50%38%
Night skiingNoYes

Whitefish Mountain Resort has the bigger vertical (2,293 ft vs 2,287 ft); Whitefish Mountain Resort has more runs (137 vs 58); Red Lodge Mountain Resort skews more expert (50% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Red Lodge Mountain ResortNot on a major pass; lift tickets only
Whitefish Mountain ResortNot on a major pass; lift tickets only

No single pass covers both, so skiing both means separate passes or lift tickets. Check your full resort list in the pass finder →

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