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
schwitzern, scweitzer, shweitzer
Important Dates
- Projected Days Open: 120
- Days Open Last Year: 137
- Years Open: 45
- Average Snowfall: 762 cm
Terrain Type
Beginner Runs:  20% |
Intermediate Runs:  40% |
Advanced Runs:  35% |
Expert Runs:  5% |
Lifts
- Total # Of Lifts:
10 - Gondolas & Trams:
N/A
- High Speed Sixes:
1 - High Speed Quads:
2
- Quad Chairs:
N/A - Triple Chairs:
1
- Double Chairs:
3 - Surface Lifts:
3
Elevation
- Top: 1951 m
- Vertical Drop: 732 m
- Bottom: 1219 m
- Longest Run: 2.7 km
- Skiable Terrain: 1174 hectares
- Snow Making: 19 hectares
Schweitzer Contact Information
Schweitzer
10,000 Schweitzer Mountain Road
Sandpoint, ID 83864 
Phone: 208 263 9555
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