Ski Schweitzer | Vacation Packages
About Schweitzer, Idaho
Nestled in Northwest Idaho, 12 miles from Sandpoint, and less than two hours from the Spokane, Washington airport-- you’ll find down-to-earth Schweitzer Mountain Resort. This rustic, quaint ski area is considered a hidden gem, and SKI Magazine even nominated it “The Best Kept Secret in North America.” One, because you won’t have to fight crowds or waste your ski vacation in lift lines, and two, because there are 3,300 acres of skiable terrain and a consistent 300 inches of snow annually.
Schweitzer—which means “Swiss man” in German—derived its namesake from a former local hermit. And while its nomenclature might be peculiar, you’ll find nothing shifty about Schweitzer’s devoted locals and the resort’s services. For lodging, you’ll find a tirade of condo options, making a Schweitzer ski vacation an easy choice for families or large groups.
Stay...
in or around Sandpoint, Idaho
Ski...
Schweitzer's 300+ inches of average annual snowfall
Travel...
by flying into Spokane, Washington
Enjoy
quality craft beer and diverse eats in Sandpoint
Explore...
the beautifully wild glades of northern Idaho.
Taste...
powder for breakfast
Treat...
yourself to a solitary day of cross country skiing at Farragut State Park
Experience
a burgeoning ski town in northern Idaho
Ski Schweitzer
With 40 percent of the mountain designated as blues, intermediates are sure to love Schweitzer’s many wide-open cruisers. Black diamond-seekers are sure to enjoy Schweitzer skiing with nearly 50 percent of the terrain labeled as advanced to expert. Schweitzer’s steep corduroy, glades, open powder fields and hike-to terrain, are sure to satisfy skiers looking for a challenge. With intermediate to expert terrain dominating the Schweitzer skiing scene, beginners will be delighted to discover that the majority of the green runs are located at the bottom-half of the resort. You’ll be hard-pressed to find speed demons in this zone.
Start planning your ski vacation to this hidden gem and speak or chat with one of Ski.com’s knowledgeable Mountain Vacation Specialists.
Mountain Stats
2400'
Vertical Drop
4000'
Base Depth
6400'
Summit Depth
Activities
TerrainPark
No
Tubing
No
Night Skiing
No
