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Schweitzer, Sandpoint, ID
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Schweitzer

10000 Schweitzer Mountain Rd · Sandpoint, ID

Why you should go…

Schweitzer is a ski resort in the Selkirk Mountains about 11 miles northwest of Sandpoint, with 2,900 skiable acres, 92 named runs and open bowls, and a 2,440-foot vertical drop. Ten lifts serve the mountain, and twilight tickets let you ski at night under the lights. Winter also brings cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and fat-tire biking. In summer more than 25 miles of trails open to hikers and mountain bikers, with views over Lake Pend Oreille.

  • #ski resort
  • #snowboarding
  • #mountain biking
  • #hiking
  • #night skiing

Good to know

General sport & outdoor guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Weather calls the shots

    Check the forecast the morning of and keep an indoor backup in your pocket for the day it turns.

  • Shoes, water, sun cover

    The three things that decide whether you last the whole outing or cut it short after an hour.

  • Parking and launches fill early

    On a nice weekend, lots and trailheads are often full by mid-morning.

  • Daylight shrinks in shoulder season

    Spring and fall visits need an earlier start than the same trip in July.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Schweitzer, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Sightseeing
    Outdoor Adventure

    Sandpoint

    Free

    Visitor information for Sandpoint, Idaho, a lakeside mountain town on Lake Pend Oreille.

    7.7 mi awaySwitch it up: Sightseeing

  • Tours
    Local Gem

    Lake Pend Oreille Cruises

    $25–$50

    Scenic boat cruises on Idaho's largest lake aboard a restored 1966 vessel, with history, eagle-watching and dinner cruise options.

    7.9 mi awaySwitch it up: Tours

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Priest Lake Chamber of Commerce

    Free

    Visitor information source for the Priest Lake area of North Idaho, publishing the annual Priest Lake Visitors Guide.

    13 mi awaySwitch it up: Sightseeing

  • Attractions
    Family Favorite

    Silverwood Theme Park

    $25–$50

    The Northwest's largest theme park, with roller coasters, live shows and an adjoining water park.

    33 mi awaySwitch it up: Attractions

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Outdoor Adventure

    Timberline Adventures

    $50+

    Zip across seven lines and two sky bridges up to 400 feet above Lake Coeur d'Alene.

    49 mi awayMore like this

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Outdoor Adventure

    Boardwalk Marina

    $50+

    Lakefront marina at the Coeur d'Alene Resort renting speed boats, pontoon boats, jet skis and paddle boards.

    49 mi awayMore like this