• Ski Trip to Whitefish Mountain, Montana

    THE LODGE OF WHITEFISH LAKE - Wed to Wed March 17-24, 2027

  •  Whitefish Mountain Trip Information

    WHEN:  Wednesday, March 17th to Wednesday, March 24th, 2027.

    WHERE:  We will be staying at The Lodge of Whitefish Lake - one of the premier resorts in northwest Montana, located directly on the shores of Whitefish Lake, conveniently situated about 5 minutes from downtown Whitefish, 15 minutes from Whitefish Mountain Resort, 30–40 minutes from the west entrance of Glacier National Park and 20 minutes from Glacier Park International Airport.  This AAA Four Diamond property combines the feel of a classic mountain lodge with upscale amenities, making it a popular base for visiting Glacier National Park, Whitefish Mountain Resort, and downtown Whitefish.  

    Resort amenities include:  Indoor and outdoor swimming pools and hot tubs, a fitness center, a full-service spa, boutique shops and the Boat Club Bar & Restaurant, known for large windows overlooking Whitefish Lake, Montana steaks and fresh seafood, open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

    Resort website:  https://lodgeatwhitefishlake.com/

    Whitefish Mountain has a laid-back, authentic Montana feel with 3,000 acres of skiable terrain, over 110 marked trails - Terrain for beginners through experts - Tree skiing, bowls, glades, and groomed cruisers.  It averages 300 inches of annual snowfall and has night skiing on selected runs.

    Ski resort website:  https://skiwhitefish.com/

    LODGING COST: 

    $1495 per person for a Hotel Studio Suite in the Main Lodge based on 2 people per room

    - This suite is approx. 600 sq ft with 1 King or 2 queen beds, a gas stone fireplace, wet bar, mini refrigerator, small dining table, sitting area, private balcony or patio, spacious dual vanity sink, large soaking tub and separate walk-in tile shower

    $1345 per person staying in a Lake Front Condo with 4 people per unit

    - This 1300sq ft condo has 2 Bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with a King in the master suite and 2 Twin beds or 1 Queen bed in the second bedroom.  It has similar features as the Hotel Studio Suite but features a complete kitchen and dining table plus a BBQ grill on the patio/balcony and direct lakefront views.

    INCLUDED:

    • 7 nights lodging + hotel taxes and porterage
    • Roundtrip Transfers from Kalispell Airport – provided through the Lodge at Whitefish
    • One-hour Welcome Reception Orientation with hosted beer, wine & snacks (20ppl minimum required)
    • Welcome amenities at check-in for each participant include trail map, area info, & welcome letter
    • Scheduled transportation to and from Whitefish Mountain Resort, Snow Bus and supplemental Lodge shuttle provided by the hotel.

    LIFT TICKET PRICES: (not included in price listed above)

    • Adults (ages 19-64) 5-day pass:  $416 plus 3% resort tax
    • Seniors (ages 65-69) 5-day pass:  $356 plus 3% resort tax
    • Super Seniors (ages 70+) 5-day  pass:  $180 plus 3% resort tax

    PAYMENT SCHEDULE: 

    • $400  deposit due at sign-up 
    • $400  due 8/31/26    
    • $400  due 10/31/26    
    • Balance due 12/15/26 

    CANCELLATION POLICY:

    • Cancel before Sep 15th, $25 service fee
    • Cancel between Sep 15th and Oct 14th - $500 loss
    • Cancel between Oct 15th and Dec 1st - $1000 loss
    • Cancel after December 1st - 100% loss
    • If we sell your spot, we will try to refund you as much money as possible.

      Registration Information

    Registration is based on a first-come, first-served basis.  You MUST be 18 years old or older and have a current membership to one of the Cleveland Metro Ski Council (CMSC) Ski Clubs - see website for applicable clubs.

    This form is for registration only - your spot on the trip is not confirmed until your payment is received by Curtis Bell of the Cleveland Metro Ski Council.

      Make check payable to:  Cleveland Metro Ski Council

      Mail payment to:  Curtis Bell, 105 N. Colonial Drive, Cortland, OH 44410-1105

    Contact Curtis Bell at curtiscmsc60@gmail.com or 330-240-8005 if you have any questions or to see if space is still available. 

    Travel Insurance is strongly recommended

    Shown below are two trip insurance options.  If you choose not to do trip insurance through the agency recommended by the council or your own and you cancel, you will be responsible for full payment and any costs the club incurs, including handling fees.  You may use the insurance agent of your choice or contact:

    • Travel Insured - http://www.travelinsured.com/agency?agency=47864  
    • Travel Protectors Myra Altschuler, Travel Protectors, www.travelprotectors.com
      Contact is Myra Altschuler at myra@travelprotectors.com or call 1-703-443-9055 or 1-877-515-9055

  • TRIP REGISTRATION FORM

    Cleveland Metro Ski Council - Whitefish Montana - Mar 17-24,2027
  • Gender*
  • Birth Date*
     - -
    2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year
  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • Room Selection:*
  • Lift Ticket Add-On:*

  •   CLEVELAND METRO SKI COUNCIL, INC. TRIP AND TOUR AGREEMENT

    A. DEPOSIT: The initial deposit for WHITEFISH,MONTANA TRIP — March 17-24, 2027 is $400.

    B. IDENTIFICATION: Each person MUST HAVE AN UP-TO-DATE PASSPORT OR PICTURE ID for presentation at the airport for check-in, cannot expire for six month from date of the trip. No Refunds will be made to any passengers whose participation is affected due to failure to having proper identification.


    C. CANCELLATION AND/OR CHARGES: Cleveland Metro Ski Council, Inc. (CMSC) reserves the right to withdraw the tour, to refuse to accept or retain any person as a member of the tour at any time, or make changes in the published itinerary whenever in their sole judgment conditions warrant prior to departure time. CMSC may add supplemental cost such as but not limited to fuel surcharges, taxes, and currency exchange rate and airport departure charges to the price of this trip.


    D. RESPONSIBILITY: CMSC is acting as agent for the applicant and shall not be liable for any loss of or damage to baggage or property, for any loss, injury, personal injury, death, accident, delay, inconvenience, or any other loss during, or occasioned by applicant’s participation or lack of participation, in any trip or tour. Trip participants will ski or snowboard at their own risk.


    E. REFUNDS: A full refund will be made to applicant if the trip is canceled by CMSC except and unless where such cancellation is necessitated or caused, either wholly or in part, by applicant’s cancellation or failure to make timely payments. Failure to make timely payments, at trip chairperson’s discretion, may be deemed cancellation.


    1) Where applicant “cancels” at any time and where the trip or tour departs with 100% capacity (“filled”) applicant SHALL be entitled to a full refund less a $ 25.00 service charge and any costs incurred by CMSC because of the cancellation.


    2) Where applicant “cancels” ninety (90) days or more prior to departure, and where the trip or tour departs with less than 100% capacity (“Unfilled”), and where applicant provides and secures an eligible individual who completes applicant’s Trip or Tour Agreement (“Replacement”), then applicant SHALL be entitled to a full refund, less a $25.00 service charge and any cost incurred by CMSC because of the cancellation and change.


    3) Where applicant “cancels” less than 90 days prior to departure, and where the trip or tour departs “unfilled”, and where applicant has not provided and secured a “replacement”, then applicant will FORFEIT INITIAL DEPOSIT (SEE TRIP), be charged a $25.00 service fee, and ANY AMOUNTS EXPENDED, PAID, or INCURRED BY CMSC AS A RESULT OF THE “CANCELLATION” INCLUDING UNUSED AIRFARE,


    4) LODGING, LIFTS, OR OPTIONS. Regardless of when reservations are made, a passenger may cancel only by mail, sent to the trip chairperson’s address listed on trip. Applicant shall be liable to CMSC for any monies expended or paid by CMSC over and above payments made by applicant to CMSC.


    F. OTHER: Participant shall be a member of a Cleveland Metro Ski Council member club. Any trip or tour and this Agreement are subject to CAB rules and regulations.

    G. TSA RULE: As of May 2009, it is mandated from TSA that we know your COMPLETE LEGAL FIRST NAME, MIDDLE NAME AND LAST NAME ALSO BIRTH DATE AND GENDER FOR TICKETING. Not supplying the information can cause no airline ticketing or cancellation from trip.


    H. Land only: If you choose to purchase your own air it will be your responsibility to make sure your schedule gets you to the airport in time to travel with the group from the Airport to the Hotel. You understand that when we leave the hotel to travel to the airport your flight schedule must correspond with our hotel departure time. (Schedule your fight so you either leave at the same time or after the group). Please note that CMSC is not responsible if the group flight schedule changes and you purchased land package.


    I. You know that if you miss one or more of your flights while traveling with the group it will be your responsibility to find your own ground transportation from the airport to the hotel. Any additional cost caused by this will be your responsibility.


    J. It is your responsibility to have a valid passport. Your passport must be valid for 6 months beyond the date of the trip’s conclusion.

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