Nestled amidst the Selkirk mountain range, Schweitzer stands tall overlooking the town of Sandpoint below in the northern portion of Idaho’s panhandle. With its sweeping panoramic views and an average annual snowfall of roughly 300 inches, Schweitzer Mountain has become a household name for Northwest powder hounds. Both tourists and locals alike have made the trek north to experience first hand some of the best terrain our region has to offer.
With over eighty named runs, two open bowls and miles of cross country access, Schweitzer has a trail for everyone, from the newest beginner to the most avid expert. DAVE KULIS (DIRECTOR OF SALES AND MARKETING) "ALL SKILL LEVELS CAN ABSOLUTELY ENJOY SCHWEITZER. WE HAVE GREAT LEARNING TERRAIN, WE HAVE TERRAIN FOR INTERMEDIATES AS WELL AS STEEPS AND CHUTES FOR THE EXPERTS.SCHWEITZER HAS ACRES UPON ACRES OF FANTASTIC TREE SKIING."
The eight different lifts at Schweitzer range from the standard t-bar to Idaho’s only six-passenger lift, all providing a quick ride to the top with stellar mountain views the entire way. At Schweitzer Mountain it’s all about family, and the Village at Schweitzer offers kids of all ages some fun ways to spend their stay on and off the slopes. "WE HAVE THE REFUGE, WHICH IS A GREAT HANGOUT FOR TEENAGERS, THEY HAVE MOVIES, XBOX JUST A COOL PLACE TO HANGOUT NO PARENTS ALLOWED AT THE REFUGE THEN FOR THE YOUNGER KIDS WE HAVE KINDERCAMP AND THERE’S ARTS AND CRAFTS, THERES SKI LESSONSJUST A REALLY FUN TIME FOR THE KIDS IF THE PARENTS WANT TO GO SKI BY THEMSELVES."