Riding To The Sky At Whitefish Mountain ResortThere is a moment on the gondola ride up Big Mountain when the trees fall away and the whole world opens up below you. Whitefish Mountain Resort operates scenic lift rides from Memorial Day through mid-September, giving summer visitors full access to the summit experience. Whitefish Lake Is Basically Nature Showing OffStretching seven miles long and 2.5 miles wide, Whitefish Lake is the kind of natural landmark that makes you reconsider every beach vacation you have ever taken. Whitefish Lake is not just a lake. Ask anyone from Montana what food defines the state and huckleberries will come up within the first ten seconds.