beargrass photo with the lake in the background
beargrass photo with the lake in the background


Summer at Schweitzer

With downhill and cross country mountain biking for the thrill seeking summer enthusiasts, hiking trails, and a village with countless activities, Schweitzer is an unmissable summer adventure. There's plenty of fun in the sun to be had by the whole family.

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snowghost trees
Guest on the chairlift with the lake in the background
skier going down run with slopes background
snowghost trees
Guest on the chairlift with the lake in the background
skier going down run with slopes background


Winter at Schweitzer

Whatever you want to do, try, explore, or discover next, you’ll find it at Schweitzer. With 2 distinct ski and ride areas delivering on-mountain excitement for all levels, and a village and surrounding area full of countless off-mountain activities, Schweitzer is quite simply the hub of winter adventure in Idaho. Always offering more than you imagined.

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Ski instructor riding Musical Carpet at Schweitzer's beginner area.
Lift operator giving high fives and fist bumps on the Musical Carpet at Schweitzer.
Gear Check sign and some skis in a rack at Schweitzer.
Young skier in a helmet ready for her beginner lesson at Schweitzer.
Ski instructor riding Musical Carpet at Schweitzer's beginner area.
Lift operator giving high fives and fist bumps on the Musical Carpet at Schweitzer.
Gear Check sign and some skis in a rack at Schweitzer.
Young skier in a helmet ready for her beginner lesson at Schweitzer.


First Timer's Guide

New to skiing or snowboarding? You are in the right spot. Find all the details to maximize learning, fun, and safety for a successful first day at Schweitzer.

tips for your first visit
View of Sandpoint and Schweitzer looking north across Lake Pend Oreille
Sign painted on the side of a building downtown saying "Sandpoint: Experience the Gem of the North" with snow and holiday lights
View of Sand Creek and the Cedar Street Bridge with snow falling
View of the sunset over Lake Pend Oreille from the shore
View of Sandpoint and Schweitzer looking north across Lake Pend Oreille
Sign painted on the side of a building downtown saying "Sandpoint: Experience the Gem of the North" with snow and holiday lights
View of Sand Creek and the Cedar Street Bridge with snow falling
View of the sunset over Lake Pend Oreille from the shore


Sandpoint & the Inland Northwest

Welcome to the charming town of Sandpoint, ID, voted by Rand McNally as the "Most Beautiful Small Town in America!"


your guide to the region
Drone view of snowy village next to ski slopes
Drone view of snowy village next to ski slopes


Getting Here

Located 83 miles from Spokane, Wash. in the rugged Selkirk Mountains of Idaho’s panhandle, Schweitzer boasts 2,900 acres of skiable terrain, offering a mix of high angle groomers, gladed tree runs, and wide-open bowl skiing and riding.

dIRECTIONS
Drone photo of snowy mountain
Drone photo of snowy mountain


Stats & Information

Ready to dive into the numbers? Learn how many inches of snowfall Schweitzer gets each winter season. Plus find mountain facts like acreage, elevation, vertical drop, and number of trails.


Schweitzer by the numbers
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The Schweitzer Story

In the News & On the Mountain
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