Schweitzer to open early for the 2022/’23 winter season
By Reader Staff
With more than three feet of natural snowfall and a head start on snowmaking, Schweitzer will open early for a bonus weekend of skiing and riding Saturday, …
By Reader Staff
With more than three feet of natural snowfall and a head start on snowmaking, Schweitzer will open early for a bonus weekend of skiing and riding Saturday, …
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
Though it may seem like the conversation surrounding workforce housing is relatively recent, concern among businesses both big and small about lack of affordability and …
By Reader Staff
The family of a man who died as the result of a skiing accident March 12 at Schweitzer Mountain Resort confirmed his identity as Heath McHenry, who …
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
As a born-and-raised Sandpointian, I’m always on the lookout for the next big “locals’ hangout” to remind me what this place is all about. I …
By Reader Staff
The Schweitzer Ski Patrol reminded skiers not to duck ropes when terrain is closed after an avalanche was reported on the morning of Saturday, Dec. 19.
“We …
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
Schweitzer President and CEO Tom Chasse took a headline-grabbing hard stance on masking and social distancing protocols to lessen the spread of COVID-19, issuing a …
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
The “sneak peek” opening weekend on Nov. 20-21 saw more than 1,700 season passholders show up to Schweitzer Mountain Resort the first day, surpassing the …
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
For some, a late October snowfall brings sour faces and groans. For the rest of us who don’t walk around with an “I smell poop” …
By Reader Staff
It’s been a challenging year for local nonprofits, as many have had to cancel fundraising efforts due to concerns over COVID-19. Meanwhile, Schweitzer Mountain Resort’s commitment to …
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
Restaurants and bars in Sandpoint are facing a stark new reality under the new guidelines recently issued by the Trump administration to help stop the …
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