You might be surprised by the connection we discovered between Big Mountain Jesus and the star-studded field of racers who travelled to Big Mountain for the 1949 US National Alpine Ski Championships.
In the meantime, THE BIG MOUNTAIN JESUS PHOTO CONTEST IS STILL ON! We want to see your classic, nostalgic, or whimsical shots of the statue. To enter, just drop your photos directly in the comments below 👇, or email them to [email protected]!
Whitefish Ski Heritage Museum - Home of the "Soul of Hell Roaring" Podcast
The Ski Heritage Center Museum is located in the historic Saddle Club cabin adjacent to Stumptown Ice Den in Whitefish, MT.
The museum exhibits include the 10th Mountain Division, Ski Hall of Fame, Hell Roaring Ski Club and many vintage photos.
THE BIG MOUNTAIN JESUS PHOTO CONTEST!
He's been standing atop Ed’s Run (Chair 2) since 1954, but the Ski Museum's archives are devoid Jesus Photos! Help us preserve local history and win some gear while you’re at it.
HOW TO ENTER: Drop your oldest, funniest, or most outlandish photo with the statue right in the comments below! You can also post it on your own feed or stories using !
June Series proudly sponsored by our friends at Sportsman & Ski Haus!
The Local Star & Movie Maker
Before he was tracking lines in global ski films, Parkin Costain was a kid right here in Whitefish tearing up Big Mountain. In Episode 5 of the "Soul of Hell Roaring" podcast, we dive into what it takes to film at the highest level, his deep roots in the valley, and the reality behind those heart-stopping freeride moments.
Watch the full interview on our website:
https://www.whitefishskimuseum.org/soul-of-hell-roaring
05/22/2026
Homegrown Rising-Star Extreme Skier & Movie Maker -
Announcing a new episode for the Soul of Hell Roaring Podcast: "They Came from Whitefish – Vol. II" featuring Parkin Costain!
From the Whitefish junior freeride team to the trending silver screen of extreme skiing, Parkin Costain’s journey has been wild.
In Episode 5 of Soul of Hell Roaring, we sit down with Parkin to talk about his evolution from the junior competition circuit to racking up extreme big mountain first-line descents to professional ski filmmaking. He brought along some incredible footage from his movie-making adventures and shared stories from his recent winter odyssey chasing deep snow across the globe.
If you have an all-time favorite ski film, be it by Teton Gravity, Matchstick Productions, Warren Miller or any other film maker, tell us about it in the comments. 👇
Watch the full podcast episode and check out Parkin's highlight clips on our website.
https://www.whitefishskimuseum.org/soul-of-hell-roaring
Soul of Hellroaring features: "BLACKTAIL MOUNTAIN SKI AREA - THE STORY BEHIND THE STORY"
Spencer leaks WHO objected to Blacktail's Special Use Permit. You might be surprised!
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04/03/2026
SOUL OF HELL ROARING Episode 4 Now Playing!
>> "Blacktail Mountain Ski Area - The Story Behind the Story"
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