Whitefish Mountain Resort evacuates skiers due to chairlift mechanical failure
Originally Published 2 days ago — by Flathead Beacon
A mechanical failure on Whitefish Mountain Resort's main chairlift led to a rope evacuation of 150-200 guests, with no injuries reported. The resort responded quickly, using ropes and specialized equipment to safely lower guests, and apologized for the incident. The lift was temporarily shut down, and the resort is working to resolve the issue.