Day 6: August 27, 2004
Whitefish Lake / Big Mountain Climb
25.3 Miles, 2,620 feet

Glacier National Park
2004

Approaching the start of the climb at Big Mountain. This mountain attracts winter sport enthusiasts from all over the U.S. and Canada. It is among North America’s largest ski resorts with more than 3,000 acres of ski terrain.

All helmets and arm warmers are off on this mountain pass ascent.

A view of Whitefish Valley and Whitefish Lake where we started our ride.

The last ride and the last climb. Approaching the summit at Big Mountain.

From the summit of Big Mountain, dusk settles in at Whitefish Valley.

Goodnight Big Sky Country!