Schweitzer ready for opening weekend
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
After the last ski season tested everyone’s patience, Schweitzer is pleased to see signs of a big snow year. For their “preview weekend,” Schweitzer will …
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
After the last ski season tested everyone’s patience, Schweitzer is pleased to see signs of a big snow year. For their “preview weekend,” Schweitzer will …
By Soncirey Mitchell
Reader Staf
The Bonner County board of commissioners met with the planning department and members of the public Oct. 23 to hear a proposal from Schweitzer Mountain …
Brad Smith
Reader Contributor
Like many other local skiers and riders, I was curious to see what the acquisition of Schweitzer by Alterra Mountain Company (AMC) would mean for lift …
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
High atop Schweitzer Mountain there lies a bar that is perhaps the most local establishment within miles; The St. Bernard. The weekend skiers from Washington …
By Emily Erickson
Reader Columnist
I’m approaching my seventh anniversary of living in Sandpoint. Upon my arrival, I had only the incredible surroundings, a new bartending gig and the online …
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
A lot has changed on Schweitzer Mountain since 1993, but one can always count on the annual end of the summer season soiree known as …
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
Endurance skiers and snowboarders, have we got an event for you! The 2400 Feet of Schweitzer is a unique sunrise top to bottom giant slalom …
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