Ptarmigan Ptelegram
Posted on March 16, 2026 by Vincent Zenone
When we think about March, there are a few things that “Spring” to mind. March usually marks the end of the cold, but I still remember that on July 4, 1989 we had a dusting of snow in Ptarmigan Village.
February BOD Meeting Executive Session General Outcomes, Votes, or Decisions
Due to conflicts of interest, Roger Sievers and Denise Spiess, Vice-President and Treasurer respectively, have been relieved of their officer delegations. Roger Sievers and Denise Spiess will otherwise remain on the Board as Directors for the duration of their terms. Angela Sanders accepted appointment as Secretary and Treasurer. Subsequently, Calvin Storey declined and Robert Stefko accepted appointment as Vice President.
Due to conflicts of interest, Roger Sievers and Denise Spiess, Vice-President and Treasurer respectively, have been relieved of their officer delegations. Roger Sievers and Denise Spiess will otherwise remain on the Board as Directors for the duration of their terms. Angela Sanders accepted appointment as Secretary and Treasurer. Subsequently, Calvin Storey declined and Robert Stefko accepted appointment as Vice President.
Financial Review and Financial Audit Update
An annual Financial Review is required by our Bylaws, and a Financial Audit was agreed upon in part to resolve employee grievances through mitigation. The BOD anticipates approval of the selection of a CPA on or about April 6, 2026, and to have the CPA commence with the financial audit alongside the financial review to save costs.
An annual Financial Review is required by our Bylaws, and a Financial Audit was agreed upon in part to resolve employee grievances through mitigation. The BOD anticipates approval of the selection of a CPA on or about April 6, 2026, and to have the CPA commence with the financial audit alongside the financial review to save costs.
Budgeting and Strategic Planning
We are beginning this process for the upcoming fiscal year (July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027). We plan to review the budget and strategic plan, often referred to as the 5-Year Plan, for the upcoming fiscal year with the membership at a Special Meeting of the Members on Saturday May 23, 2026 – time and location to be determined. With this meeting scheduled during the Memorial Day holiday weekend, we anticipate many of our members may be enjoying the holiday right here in the Village and can take some time to attend the Special Meeting in person. Zoom links will be available for those of us who can not attend in person. More information will be available in next month’s Ptelegram, as well as this website.
Clean-up the Village Day
It’s not too early to start thinking about Spring cleanup. Please save the date of Sunday May 24th (Memorial Day Weekend) when the BOD, Management and staff will sponsor a community clean-up.
- Meet outside of the Ptarmigan Office in the morning
- Break into small groups to complete assignments.
- Meet at the indoor pool complex for an afternoon thank you party.
- Burgers, hot dogs, soda, and chips will be provided.
- Optional: Bring your favorite side dish or beverage.
"Clean-up the Village Day" will be a great opportunity to get to meet your neighbors, and. Please let us know if you can make it by contacting manager@ptarmiganvillage.com.
Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) 2026 Runway Rehabilitation
FCA will implement weekday runway closures throughout the month of July. The runway will be closed Monday at 6:00 p.m. through Friday at 10:00 a.m., July 6–10, July 13–17, July 20–24 and July 27–31. The runway will reopen for flights every weekend (Friday–Monday), to align with peak travel demand. During the closure periods, crews will work 24 hours a day to ensure all construction activities are completed on schedule. Although there will be flight schedule impacts, 60% of all flights will still occur during open hours. This is also posted in our Travel Tips Section of this website.
FCA will implement weekday runway closures throughout the month of July. The runway will be closed Monday at 6:00 p.m. through Friday at 10:00 a.m., July 6–10, July 13–17, July 20–24 and July 27–31. The runway will reopen for flights every weekend (Friday–Monday), to align with peak travel demand. During the closure periods, crews will work 24 hours a day to ensure all construction activities are completed on schedule. Although there will be flight schedule impacts, 60% of all flights will still occur during open hours. This is also posted in our Travel Tips Section of this website.
Posted on March 16, 2026 by Corey Clark
Our new rental booking system is nearly live. This update is designed to streamline reservations, enhance guest communication, and simplify calendar coordination and reporting.
While we have seen high demand in past seasons, this winter presented challenges due to reduced Canadian travel, lower snow quality, and softer tourism demand. These factors make our expanded online marketing efforts essential. To maintain strong year-round occupancy, we are expanding our online listings and updating our marketing materials.
Whitefish remains a premier destination in Northwest Montana, and Ptarmigan Village continues to offer a unique lodging experience with its proximity to Whitefish Mountain Resort, Whitefish Lake, the City of Whitefish and nearby Glacier National Park. We are committed to strengthening our outreach to ensure we remain competitive and continue to attract visitors to Ptarmigan Village as a rental destination.
Posted on February 1, 2026 by Corey Clark
Winter Fire Safety
Please do not dispose of partially burned wood or ashes off decks or into common areas. Use proper ash cans to minimize fire risk, and ensure your renters and guests are aware as well.
Please do not dispose of partially burned wood or ashes off decks or into common areas. Use proper ash cans to minimize fire risk, and ensure your renters and guests are aware as well.
Wildfire Fuels Reduction and Defensible Space Creation Update
- At the 2019 AGM, a hazardous fuels reduction program was approved by the membership. Management applied for and received grants to mitigate costs.
- Summer 2020, the program commenced thinning wooded common areas, excluding roads, buildings, pond, pools, courts, etc.
- February 2023, a Wildfire Risk Assessment Report prepared by Big Sky Forestry and Wildfire Mitigation, LLC and Guardian Forestry LLC proposed a six-figure thinning project to create defensible space around structures.
- October 2025, Big Mountain Tree Service marked “hazardous trees” with blue, green and orange ribbons to determine priority.
Blue: Trees should be trimmed/limbed away from structures, walking paths, or parking areas.
Green: Trees/bushes should be removed because they are too close to buildings or are dry ladder fuel.
Orange: Trees should be removed to significantly reduce fire hazard. These include dead trees that will eventually fall; trees with significant lean or unsafe multi-stem canopies which have a high likelihood to fall; and trees that have erosion at the base or an increasingly unstable root structure.
Warmer winter temperatures have provided access to areas that are typically unreachable this time of year and allowed our maintenance team to get a head start on removing small fallen trees and limbs.
