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LOOKOUT PASS

📍Wallace, Idaho, USA

❄️ Powder Haven💎 Hidden Gem🌲 Tree Skiing👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family CruiserIndependent☀️ Year-round destination

Photo: Courtesy of Lookout Pass Ski & Recreation Area · Resort media and promotional use · Photo details

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Vertical drop
1,650 ft
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Skiable terrain
1,023 acres
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Avg snowfall
450 in
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Lifts
5

THE VIBE

Lookout Pass sits on the Idaho–Montana line beside Interstate 90. Skiers can explore the original mountain and the Eagle Peak sector when their lifts are running. Families can choose a regular lesson or check eligibility for the separate volunteer children’s programme. Use Pacific time when arranging to meet someone coming from Montana.

Best For

  • ✓Powder hounds seeking overlooked snow totals
  • ✓Tree skiing enthusiasts
  • ✓Families wanting affordable lift tickets

Skip If

  • ✗You need steep expert terrain and chutes
  • ✗You want extensive dining and nightlife options
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TERRAIN INTELLIGENCE

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Daily hours & conditions ↗

Live Weather & Snow
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Regional snowpack via Ventusky

Approximate trail mix.

Difficulty Split

Beginner
14%
Intermediate
42%
Advanced
42%
Expert
2%
🎿Ideal for progressing skiers

Mountain specs

Summit elevation
6,150 ft
Base elevation
4,500 ft
Longest run
1 mi*

* Historical planning figures

Trail map · official source
🗺️Open the latest official map ↗Lookout Pass Trail Map & Stats
Terrain DNA · editorial
0100
Groomers65 / 100

Prepared runs and carving terrain. A higher score means groomed cruising is a more defining part of the mountain.

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Resort-reported snow

BASE TRACKER

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SEASON PLANNING

Typically early November to mid April

A broad planning range from the historical guide, conditions permitting. Use the operator’s schedule for your travel dates.

Official schedules & conditions ↗
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INVITE FRIENDS

Rally your crew for a trip

MUST-SKI RUNS

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Lucky Friday Glades

An ungroomed tree-skiing choice for experienced skiers. Check the trail report and visibility first.

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Another season up here

BEYOND WINTER

Scenic chairlift rides, summit hiking and seasonal huckleberry picking.

Before you go: Lifts run on selected dates; the summer summit ramp is steep and not ADA compliant.

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Sources & planning context

Other names · Lookout Pass Ski and Recreation Area, Lookout

Our guide helps you choose a mountain and plan the kind of trip you want. Recommendations reflect our editorial judgment; source checks cover the specific details listed below.

Typically early November to mid April

A broad planning range from the historical guide, conditions permitting. Use the operator’s schedule for your travel dates.

Official schedules & conditions ↗
Schedule source ↗Official resort ↗
Official website
https://skilookout.com/
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Skiable area (acres)
1023
Source ↗ · Oct 21, 2026
Runs
59
Source ↗ · Oct 21, 2026
Vertical drop (ft)
1650
Source ↗ · Oct 21, 2026
Summer and winter destination
Yes
Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
Beyond winter
Scenic chairlift rides, summit hiking and seasonal huckleberry picking.
Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
Summer visit planning
Lifts run on selected dates; the summer summit ramp is steep and not ADA compliant.
Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
Reported average snowfall (in)
450
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Base elevation (ft)
4500
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Summit elevation (ft)
6150
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Lifts
5
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026

Historical mountain figures awaiting field-level confirmation: Longest run (mi).

Individual listings retain their own sources and check dates. A source check covers only the named details; it does not confirm availability. Snowfall averages describe climate, not a forecast.

Reviewed lesson scope ↗Only the child-program scope and distinction from regular lessons. · Checked Oct 29, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Lookout Pass interstate directions ↗From either Spokane or Missoula, I-90 Exit 0 serves the Idaho–Montana border ski area and parking. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Lookout Pass operating hours ↗The resort publishes ski-area hours in Pacific time. The lift schedules differ. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Lookout Pass lift and trail status ↗The report lists the Eagle Peak Quad separately and identifies Lucky Friday Glades as glade terrain. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Wallace Inn – rooms and reservations ↗Wallace hotel with king and queen room layouts and access to an indoor pool and hot tub. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

The Stardust Motel, Wallace ↗Pet-friendly vintage motor lodge in the centre of Wallace. The operator lists bike facilities and an outdoor fire pit. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

The Coeur d’Alene Resort ↗Resort on the north shore of Lake Coeur d’Alene. Dining, spa, golf, marina and pool facilities are described. Seasonal operations vary. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

The Brooks Hotel – rooms ↗Historic downtown Wallace hotel offers main-floor queen rooms with private bathrooms, refrigerators and microwaves. Specific double-queen rooms have kitchenettes and upstairs king suites have living areas. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Visit Wallace – 1313 Club & Saloon ↗Current listing describes the saloon as food and drink and identifies a hotel upstairs as part of the building’s history. It does not identify a current room product. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

StanCraft ownership announcement, September 30, 2026 ↗Owners announced an October 23, 2026 hotel closure while they evaluate remodeling or redevelopment. Marina 33 remains open and no hotel reopening date is provided. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

All Movement Sports, Kellogg ↗The shop in Kellogg lists daily, multi-day and season ski and snowboard rentals, tuning, advance pickup and a direct number at its McKinley Avenue address. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Lookout Pass · The Lodges ↗The historic base lodge has a breakfast and lunch Food Court serving chili, pizza and more. The Loft Pub & Grub offers draft beers, bratwurst, big-screen TVs and slopeside views. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

City Limits Brew Pub · Wallace ↗Wallace brewpub at 108 Nine Mile Road serving house-brewed North Idaho Mountain Brew beer and a full pub menu in a converted warehouse. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Blackboard Cafe · Menus ↗Blackboard Marketplace at 600 Cedar Street has café lunch and dinner menus, beer and wine, and a bookstore and coffee shop. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

  • Lookout Pass — official hours information ↗

    See the verified facts and dates listed above.

  • Lookout Pass — official homepage ↗

    See the verified facts and dates listed above.

  • Official 2026–27 operating information ↗

    Official 2026–27 schedule plans opening as early as possible in November, dependent on snow; no exact opening or closing date. Hours vary by month and day. Uses Pacific time although the resort spans Idaho and Montana.

  • Summer Scenic Lift Rides | Lookout Pass ↗

    Scenic chairlift rides, summit hiking and seasonal huckleberry picking.

  • Lookout Pass Trail Map & Stats ↗

    The first-party Lookout Pass Trail Map & Stats page states the asserted mountain facts. Metric source values are stored in the site's rounded imperial display units.

  • Lookout Pass — Media Kit ↗

    The current lift inventory totals five, with Chair 6 explicitly only planned.

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