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Schweitzer Overview

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Area Profile

You'll find Schweitzer in Idaho, but just 86 miles northeast of Spokane, Washington. There are 2,900 acres of skiable terrain, 400 new acres this winter, an average of 300 inches of snow annually, and you'll look out on beautiful Lake Pend Oreille.

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Lodging Profile

The Selkirk Lodge in the middle of the Schweitzer Village features a lobby with a native stone and timber fireplace. The on-site restaurant offers fine dining and apres ski fun. There are many condominiums available, ranging from studios to multi-bedroom units.

Services Profile

A variety of restaurants, cafeteria, lounges, daycare, deli/grocery, retail shop, gift shop, ski shop, children's programs, spectacular views. Ski and snowboard rental, ski repair. Ski and snowboard lessons and special instruction in powder, telemark, cross country, children showboarding, Kidscamp day camp, and kid's race course. First aid at area and Bonner Hospital 11 miles away. Professional ski patrol.

Area Recreation Profile

Hiking trails located throughout the mountain for all abilities, horseback riding, golf, The Great Escape Quad, and mountain biking. Also reggae and blues concerts are available.

Snowboarding Profile

Terrain park and halfpipe equipped with lights and music, helpful rangers, and rope tow. Open to both skiers and snowboarders and offers great competitions including Stomp Games.

Common Misspellings

Schweittzer, Schweitzer, Schweitzers, Schwetser, Schwietzer, Schwitzen, Schwitzer, Schwitzern, Scweitzer, Shweitzer, Shweitzer

Important Dates

  • Projected Days Open: 129
  • Days Open Last Year: 116
  • Years Open: 46
  • Average Snowfall: 300 in.
 

Terrain Type

Beginner Runs: Beginner Runs 20% Intermediate Runs: Intermediate Runs 40% Advanced Runs: Advanced Runs 35% Expert Runs: Expert Runs 5%
 

Lifts

  • Total # Of Lifts: Total # Of Lifts 10
  • Gondolas & Trams: Gondolas & Trams N/A
 
  • High Speed Sixes: High Speed Sixes 1
  • High Speed Quads: High Speed Quads 2
 
  • Quad Chairs: Quad Chairs N/A
  • Triple Chairs: Triple Chairs 1
 
  • Double Chairs: Double Chairs 3
  • Surface Lifts: Surface Lifts 3
 

Elevation

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  • Top: 6400 Ft.
  • Vertical Drop: 2400 Ft.
  • Bottom: 4000 Ft.
 
  • Longest Run: 1.7 miles
  • Skiable Terrain: 2900 acres
  • Snow Making: 47 acres
 
 

Schweitzer Contact Information

Schweitzer

10,000 Schweitzer Mountain Road

Sandpoint, ID 83864   Driving Directions

Phone: 208 263 9555

ski@schweitzer.com

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Location

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Weather

Nov 21, 2009

Cloudy

37°F / 2°C
Cloudy
wind 7 mph SE

 
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