Lin Akey Chair President Glacier Bank, Whitefish Diane Conradi ExOfficio, Attorney Mike Gwiazdon President & CEO Sportsman & Ski Haus Fred Jones Vice Chair Retired Ski Industry Executive Mike Jopek Farmer & Former State Rep HD4 Liz Marchi Angel Investor Marilyn Nelson Treasurer Owner, Nelson Hardware Steve Thompson Secretary Exec Director Cinnabar Foundation Nancy Woodruff Former Whitefish City Councilor Ryan Zinke State Senator SD 2

Q: How long will it take until the recreational loop trail is complete?

A: 3-5 years using FWP 2011 RTP Grant; Feb. 2011 awarded $500,000 matching grant to build 16 miles trail and 4 trailheads to connect to USFS/Taylor Creek Road at north Whitefish Lake.


Q: Who are the primary groups working together?

A: Whitefish Legacy Partners, City of Whitefish, Fish, Wildlife and Parks, USFS, and the MT Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC).


Q: What is the entire project cost?

A: 1.5 million – 2.5 million, including donations, in-kind donations and contributions, government grants and private fundraising.


Q: How will the project be paid for?

A: The FWP 2011 RTP Grant matched with donations, fundraising, local support and continued in-kind contributions, volunteer support.