IDAHO
SCHWEITZER MOUNTAIN RESORT
Schweitzer Mountain Road
SANDPOINT, IDAHO 83864
Toll Free: 1-800-831-8810
Area Telephone: (208) 263-9562
Fax: (208) 263-0775
Snow Line: (208) 263-9562
Internet Address:
Email: ski@schweitzer.com
AREA'S SKIING STATISTICS
Elevation: Top: 6,389 feet; Base: 3,989 feet
Vertical Drop: 2,400 feet
Skiing Terrain: Open bowls and glade & groomed skiing–2,900 acres
Longest run: 2.7 miles
Slope Difficulty: Beginner: 20%; Intermediate: 40%; Advanced: 35%; Expert: 5%
Lifts: 1 six high-speed six passenger, 1 quad, 4 doubles, 1 surface lift, 1 tow, 1 magic carpet
Lift Capacity Per Hour: 9,267
Average Snowfall: 300 inches
Snowmaking: 47 acres
Average Area Temperature: 26°
Sunshine: 40% of season
EQUIPMENT AND SCHOOLING
Equipment Rental: We offer a full line of Rossignol shaped skis and snowboards. High performance demos are also available.
Ski Rental/Repair: At ski area and in Sandpoint, 11 miles; snowboard rentals.
X-Country Rental/Repair: Rental $20.00 Standard $23.00 Skating
Ski Patrol: Professional
Ski Instruction: ATM; Mountain Learning Center
Special Instruction: Powder, telemark, X-C, children snowboard instructors, Kidscamp:Day camp with numerous activities; added kid’s race course on beginner area
Ski Class Rates: Group $35 p/h; Pvt. $65 p/h–$15 ea. add’l person; All day Pvt. $300.00; Beginner package $59 (lift, lesson, rental)
Handicapped (lessons, rates, svcs.): Inquire
Ski School Telephone: (208) 263-9551, ext. 2221
ADDITIONAL RECREATION FACILITIES
Schweitzer offers guided backcountry skiing, snowmobile tours, tubing, airboarding, snowshoe hiking, cross country skiing, massage
LODGING FACILITIES
In the heart of Schweitzer Village are the White Pine Lodge and the Selkirk Lodge which provide you with slopeside accomodations and access to all the village amenities.
RESTAURANTS AND APRES-SKI
Restaurants: Base: 7; On-Mountain: 1; Other: Many
1 cafeterias & 7 restaurants at area; many others in town, 11 miles
Bars/Lounges: Three lounges at area
SERVICES
Shops: Mojo Coyote Cafe, Mountain Market, Stiles Mountain Wear, The Source, Alpine Shop, Heaven the Spa (by appointment)
Dining: Chimney Rock, Mojo Coyote Cafe, Lakeview Cafe, Alpenglow Deli, Thor's Pizza, The Outback, Taps
Credit Cards: AE, MC,VISA, Discover for lifts, ski school, rentals, hotel & restaurants
Nursery: Day Care: In diapers $50; out of diapers $40 (Full Day Rate)
Medical: First aid at area; Bonner Hospital–11 miles
TRAVEL AND TRANSPORTATION
Schweitzer is a convenient drive away. From I-90 either East or West, take the US-95 exit #12 in Coeur d'Alene and head North to Sandpoint. When you arrive in Sandpoint, continue North on 95 until the Hwy 95/Hwy 200 intersection, then take a left to stay on Hwy 95. Continue driving until the next stop light and take a left (Schweitzer cut-off road). Next, at T intersection, take a right on North Boyer. Drive approximately 1/2 mile until you reach the Schweitzer Sign. Take a left and drive 9 miles until you reach the Schweitzer Village
Approximate Travel Times:
From Spokane: 1.5 hours
From Missoula: 3.5 hours
From Tri-Cities: 3.5 hours
From Seattle: 6 hours
From Calgary: 6 hours
From Portland: 8 hours
Spokane International Airport is the nearest major airport
SKIING SEASON AND RATES
Season: Late November to April 9th
Days Open: Daily
Hours: 9:00 am–3:50 pm through January 31, 2006
9:00 am–4:00 pm through February 1, 2006–April 9, 2006
Night Skiing: Nightly from December 25–December 31
Fridays and Saturdays from January 6, 2006–March 11, 2006
Rates (regular/peak*):
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*Peak–December 24, 2005–January 1, 2006 & weekends Jan.7 thru Feb 26, 2006.
What's New: Schweitzer just added 400 acres of skiable terrain. Little Blue is the latest addition to Schweitzer. Advance intermediate and expert terrain can be accessed by the new Idyl-Hour T-Bar which services five new runs and boundless gladed terrain. Schweitzer has also just added Hermits Hollow Tubing Center and a Magic Carpet.
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