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SCHWEITZER

📍Sandpoint, Idaho, USA

💎 Hidden Gem🌲 Tree Skiing👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family CruiserUnlimited on Ikon☀️ Year-round destination🚐 Van-life Friendly⚡ EV Charging

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Vertical drop
2,400 ft
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Skiable terrain
2,900 acres
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Avg snowfall
300 in
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Lifts
10

THE VIBE

Above Lake Pend Oreille, Schweitzer spreads across two bowls in the Selkirk Mountains. Spend a morning on groomers above the village or work through the marked tree runs as snow and visibility allow. Sandpoint offers a separate lakeside base for evenings.

Best For

  • ✓Inland Northwest skiers
  • ✓Tree skiing enthusiasts
  • ✓Value seekers

Skip If

  • ✗You need big vertical
  • ✗You want bustling village
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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
10%
Intermediate
40%
Advanced
35%
Expert
15%
🎿Ideal for progressing skiers

Mountain specs

Summit elevation
6,400 ft
Base elevation
4,000 ft
Trail map · official source
🗺️Find the latest map on the official resort site ↗Schweitzer official website
Terrain DNA · editorial
0100
Groomers60 / 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 late November to early 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

EXPLORE THE MOUNTAIN

Use the Schweitzer Bowl map for the front side and the Outback Bowl map for the back side. Both are large terrain sectors. Pick individually marked pistes that suit the group and check open return lifts before crossing to the far side. The Great Escape Quad serves the summit and Sky House.

☀

Another season up here

BEYOND WINTER

Downhill mountain biking, hiking, huckleberry picking and scenic chairlift rides.

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Sources & planning context

Other names · Schweitzer Mountain Resort

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 late November to early 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://www.schweitzer.com/
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Overnight RV and camper stays
limited
Source ↗ · Oct 26, 2026
RV and camper parking rules
Self-contained RVs may stay in the Fire Station lot, with attendant permission/overnight pass; no hookups, three-night maximum. General policy checked; 2026–27 arrangements not yet confirmed.
Source ↗ · Oct 22, 2026
EV charging
Yes
Source ↗ · Oct 26, 2026
Summer and winter destination
Yes
Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
Beyond winter
Downhill mountain biking, hiking, huckleberry picking and scenic chairlift rides.
Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
Vertical drop (ft)
2400
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Skiable area (acres)
2900
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Lifts
10
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Runs
92
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Reported average snowfall (in)
300
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Summit elevation (ft)
6400
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Base elevation (ft)
4000
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026

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.

Schweitzer | Mountain maps ↗Schweitzer Bowl is the front side and Outback Bowl is the back side. Each has separately marked terrain. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Schweitzer | Directions ↗Spokane is the main air gateway with a highway approach followed by the mountain road near Sandpoint. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Schweitzer | Parking and shuttles ↗The winter Red Barn park-and-ride serves the village from North Boyer and Schweitzer Mountain Road. Published parking details are season specific. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Schweitzer | Frequently asked questions ↗Great Escape Quad takes foot passengers up and down. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Schweitzer | Summer ↗Hiking, biking and scenic chairlift rides are summer activities. · Checked Oct 25, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Schweitzer · Selkirk Lodge ↗Village ski lodge with guest rooms, outdoor pool and hot tubs. Operator notes potential autumn maintenance closures, so access is date-dependent. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Schweitzer reservations · White Pine Lodge ↗One-, two- and three-bedroom village condos have full kitchens and gas fireplaces. The resort booking channel lists access to the outdoor pool and hot tubs at Selkirk Lodge. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Schweitzer · lodging and vacation rentals ↗Resort lists 5 Needles in the village with ski access, kitchens, fireplaces, in-unit laundry and private outdoor space. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Alpine Shop locations and rentals ↗The operator lists separate Schweitzer and Sandpoint premises. The Schweitzer shop is at 166 Village Lane. The advertised bike rental is in town. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Schweitzer rentals ↗The resort distinguishes Alpine Shop rentals from its own rental promotion. The resort's demo inventory cannot be attributed to Alpine Shop. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Black Tie Schweitzer delivery ↗Black Tie offers ski and snowboard rental delivery and fitting at Schweitzer or Sandpoint accommodations, with reservations online or by phone. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Schweitzer | Sky House ↗Summit building overlooks Lake Pend Oreille. The Nest serves sit-down meals and drinks; Red Hawk Café is the quick winter option. The resort describes foot-passenger access. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Chimney Rock Grill | Schweitzer ↗A village grill serving meatloaf, burgers, salads, ahi poke, and carnitas cigars in a large log-cabin-style room. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Schweitzer — Taps Bar ↗Taps has a full bar, 20 beers on tap, big-screen TVs, pool tables, a dance floor and a stage for winter live music and DJs. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Trinity at City Beach - Great Food in Sandpoint, Idaho ↗Trinity at City Beach is a Sandpoint New American restaurant with separate breakfast, lunch, dinner, lounge, and wine menus. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

The Hydra Steakhouse ↗A downtown Sandpoint steakhouse serving sizzling steaks, fresh seafood, a full bar, and house-crafted cocktails for lunch and dinner. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Sandpoint Café & Roastery – Visit Us | Evans Brothers Coffee Roasters ↗Evans Brothers’ original café shares its Sandpoint building with the working roastery and serves pastries, breakfast burritos, and sandwiches. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

  • Schweitzer Mountain Resort — official hours information ↗

    See the verified facts and dates listed above.

  • Schweitzer Mountain Resort — official homepage ↗

    See the verified facts and dates listed above.

  • Ikon Pass — 26/27 opening and closing dates (updated September 29, 2026) ↗

    Published planned season dates, subject to conditions.

  • Summer Activities at Schweitzer ↗

    Downhill mountain biking, hiking, huckleberry picking and scenic chairlift rides.

  • Schweitzer parking, RV stays and EV charging ↗

    Self-contained RV stays at the fire station lot, maximum three consecutive nights; EV charging has location and guest-access restrictions.

  • Schweitzer — Stats and Info ↗

    The operator publishes a 6,400-foot top and 2,400-foot vertical; their exact difference puts the base at 4,000 feet.

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