Six Authentic Western Ski Towns

Low on glitz, high on character, these towns are filled with folks who are genuinely stoked to be visiting or living there. Put them on your “go” list.
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You'll never know what you'll find in the streets of Whitefish.

Whitefish, Mont.
This Northern Montana gem is the gateway to majestic Glacier National Park and 10 minutes from Whitefish Mountain Resort. World’s friendliest locals? Quite possibly.

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