Schweitzer Mountain, United States
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Schweitzer Mountain

Idaho, United States·48.32°, -116.78°

Idaho's largest resort above Sandpoint, with huge snowfall, 71 km of runs and sweeping views over Lake Pend Oreille — cheaper than the Colorado giants.

Vertical drop
700 m
Skiable area
71 km²
Avg snowfall
760 cm
Typical season
Dec – Apr
Snow
dry powder
Nightlife
3/5

Terrain

Beginner 20%
Intermediate 45%
Advanced 35%

Idaho's largest resort above Sandpoint, with huge snowfall, 71 km of runs and sweeping views over Lake Pend Oreille — cheaper than the Colorado giants.

GroomersOff-pisteTree runsBackcountry

Best suited to: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Expert

Live mountain conditions

Forecast from Open-Meteo · updated 03:52 AM

11°C
Clear sky
Feels like
8°
Wind
4 km/h
Snow
—
Thu
Clear sky
16°2°
—
Fri
Overcast
21°10°
—
Sat
Overcast
16°4°
—
Sun
Overcast
15°1°
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Mon
Overcast
15°5°
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Live forecast shows expected new snow, not snow depth on the ground. For current base depth and open runs, check the official report here

Costs & logistics

Illustrative sample estimates. A 2-person, 5-day trip with budget-hotel lodging and rental gear works out at about $2,445 per person excluding flights.

Transport options

Nearest gateway: Spokane (GEG) · 130 km (GEG)

Fly into Spokane (GEG) · 130 km; a transfer to the resort (shuttle or rental car).

Airport transfer estimate: $40 per person return. Airfare is estimated by region, not by a live fare quote.

Accommodation & on-mountain costs

Hostel$40 /pp night
Shared room$60 /pp night
Budget hotelyour pick$90 /pp night
Private apartment$160 /pp night
Lift pass / day
$79
Rental / day
$42
Food & nightlife / day
$38
Local transport / day
$14
  • · 6 nights of budget hotel accommodation.
  • · Accommodation is costed per person, assuming sharing.
  • · Food and nightlife allowance scaled to your balanced travel style.
  • · Airfare is a regional estimate — real fares vary by date and how early you book.

Nightlife rating 3/5 · Budget hotel selected

Eating, drinking and après

Restaurants

  • · The Nest
  • · Summit Juice Bar

Bars & nightlife

  • · Taps
  • · The Idle Spur

Après-ski

Relaxed village après; Sandpoint town is 20 minutes away.

Nightlife

A handful of slope-side bars at the village.

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Data & confidence

Illustrative estimateLast reviewed 2026-10-12

Terrain facts, coordinates and season drawn from public sources; prices are illustrative sample estimates, not live rates.

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