The Mountain

Mountain Overview

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


THE MOUNTAIN SCENERY IS BEAUTIFUL

Stand at the top and stare at three mountain ranges, Canada and three states. Enjoy a variety of terrain from smooth corduroy groomers to wide open bowls and gladed runs. Then return to the top at hair flying speed thanks in part to Stella. Stella, as you will soon discover, is Idaho's only six-person high-speed lift.

Acreage: 2900 skiable acres, 92 trails plus open bowl skiing
Terrain: 10% Beginner, 40% Intermediate, 35% Advanced, 15% Expert
Longest Continuous Groomed Run: 2 miles
Vertical Drop: 2,400 feet
Top Elevation: 6,400 feet
Average Annual Snowfall: 300 inches
Cross Country Trails: 32 kilometers maintained daily
Terrain Parks: 2 including Stomping Grounds and Terrain Garden
Lifts: One high-speed six-pack named Stella; Two high-speed quads; one triple chairlift; three double chairlifts; 1 T-Bar; 1 conveyor lift
Total Uphill Capacity: 12,502 per hour
Hours of Operation: 9am to 4pm daily
Night Skiing: The Basin Express and Chair 2 from 3 to 7 pm. Open December 26 through January 2 daily, and then on Fridays & Saturdays from January 11 through March 6. Also open Sunday, January 20th and Sunday, February 17th.
Ski Season: Early December to April 11, 2010 (conditions permitting)  
History: Schweitzer first opened the mountain in 1963.
 


SEASON PASSES ON SALE!
2010.2011 Season Passes are now on sale! Purchase by October 31st and save HUGE!
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Winter Vacations
Visit Schweitzer this winter and enjoy our signature Schweitzer Difference Package loaded with family value!
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