New lifts planned for Schweitzer in 2019-2020 season
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
Schweitzer Mountain Resort announced Thursday that it will be replacing the Snow Ghost double chair – or Chair 6 as locals call it – with …
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
Schweitzer Mountain Resort announced Thursday that it will be replacing the Snow Ghost double chair – or Chair 6 as locals call it – with …
By Jani Gonzalez
Reader Contributor
On the last Saturday in March, a 2.5-mile ski race raised money and hope for children and adults living with cystinosis, a rare genetic disorder …
By Vicki Longhini
Reader Contributor
What do you get when you combine snow, a groomed trail, free cross country ski equipment and free cross country ski lessons? Sound too good …
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
Gorgeous vistas, rugged trails and access to the best skiing for miles: the Schweitzer Mountain summit is already famous for these qualities.
Amenities like a …
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
Powder hounds, rejoice: Schweitzer Mountain Resort slopes are open for business starting this Friday.
Schweitzer Marketing Manager Dig Chrismer is excited for the start of …
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
Now that the dog days are officially here, Schweitzer Mountain Resort will be kicking off their summer season with 7B Sunday on June 26. The …
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
Who said you can’t get anything for free anymore?
As part of Snowsports Industries of America’s (SIA) Winter Trails Day, Schweitzer will be offering free …
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
For many outdoor enthusiasts who call North Idaho home, the annual Ski Swap sponsored by Schweitzer Alpine Racing School (SARS) is the kickoff to every …
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
What is there to do on a ski hill in summer? Well, in a word: everything.
Schweitzer Mountain Resort’s summer activities are in full swing, …
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
Two more Bonner County fires have been reported this week, one near Laclede and another just moments ago on the road leading up to Schweitzer …
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