Fall Fest: Four days of music and mountain fun
By Reader Staff The 33rd annual Fall Fest returns to Schweitzer, kicking off Friday, Sept. 4 and ending Labor Day Monday, Sept. 7. The chairlift and activities open at 11 a.m. each day and...
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Travel the gravel
The Panhandle Gravel Series: A trio of bike races cut from a different cloth By Ben OlsonReader Staff Some people are just built differently. While most bicyclists avoid gravel roads like the plague, riders...
Schweitzer to end winter season early
By Reader Staff After historically low snowfall and losing two feet of snowpack in the past two weeks, Schweitzer announced March 24 that closing day would be Sunday, April 5 — a week earlier...
Winter Carnival 2026: Week 1
By Soncirey MitchellReader Staff It may feel like spring outside, but that doesn’t mean the Winter Carnival won’t be in full swing Friday, Feb. 13, through Sunday, Feb. 22. Sandpoint and Schweitzer have prepared...
Three Sandpoint women vie for spots on Freeride World Tour
By Ben Olson Reader Staff Sandpoint has churned out an uncanny number of talented snowsports athletes over the years, and it’s always thrilling to watch skiers and snowboarders raised on the slopes of Schweitzer...
No Man’s Land Film Festival returns to the Panida
By Reader Staff The No Man’s Land Film Festival is returning to Sandpoint with a 7 p.m. showing on Saturday, March 15 at the Panida Theater (300 N. First Ave.). Featuring adventure films centered...
A few thoughts… On learning to ski
By Sandy Compton Reader Staff Winter has finally arrived, though the frosting on my small forest looks more like December than January. Thankfully, the frosting is much thicker on our mountains. I’ve not had...
SOLE hosts 20th annual Winter Wildlands Alliance Backcountry Film Festival
By Reader Staff Though there’s little to no snow in the lowlands, it’s time to grab your friends and family Friday, Jan. 10 to celebrate the local SnowSchool at the 20th annual Winter Wildlands...
‘Giving Thanks’ in the form of song
By Ben Olson Reader Staff Thanksgiving in Sandpoint has become a Shook-ie affair. The hometown stars Laurie and Katelyn Shook will bring Shook Twins back to the Panida for the annual “Giving Thanks” concert...
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 open Friday, Nov. 22,...
