Schweitzer
Mountain Resort
Welcome to the largest ski resort in Idaho. First opening up in 1963 the mountain has been welcoming visitors to the independently owned and operated resort ever since. Anyone visiting Northern Idaho who also happens to ski or snowboard should have Schweitzer Mountain on their must do list. Schweitzer Mountain towers above Lake Pend Oreille and the lakeside town of Sandpoint, ID. Visitors to Schweitzer have 10 lifts to choose from that take them to 92 trails and a large number of alpine bowls that cover 2,900 acres of terrain.
Schweitzer is blessed with an average snowfall of 300” which is traditionally Idaho cold smoke thanks to the northern location of the mountain resort. Considered by many, Schweitzer is home to the best skiing and riding in Idaho and is self-classified as the best family-friendly resort in the Pacific Northwest.
Schweitzer Mountain is a resort destination with a large collection of accommodation options scattered throughout the base village. Those not looking for ski in and ski out accommodation can find a range of accommodations 13 miles below the resort in the lakeside town of Sandpoint, Idaho.
Schweitzer Webcam & Live Snow Cams
Stay up to date with the snow conditions from every corner of Schweitzer Mountain, Idaho. We have collected all the best views from the Schweitzer Mountain webcam so you can see what the conditions are like from all around the resort.
If you want to check out the snow depth from the latest storm, see if the sun is going to be shining or check out the weather before your next visit - check out the Schweitzer Mountain webcam below.
Schweitzer Mountain Webcam | Village
Looking up at Schweitzer Mountain and the Basin Express lift from the base area at Taps Deck. This Schweitzer Mountain webcam gives you the best insight into the weather conditions.
Elevation: 4,700ft (1,432m)
Schweitzer Resort Lift System
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Schweitzer Resort Videos
Check out what makes Schweitzer Mountain one of the favourite ski resorts in the Pacific Northwest, our friend Jon Conti has put together these incredible videos online about all of the best Idaho ski resorts.
Seasons
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The official opening and closing dates for , ID for current and past seasons. These dates are subject to change at Ski Resort discretion based on weather and snowfall. Estimated dates are based on historical averages or advice from the resort and retrieved from the resort website.| Season | Opening | Closing |
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*Closed early due to COVID-19
Where is Schweitzer Mountain Resort
Schweitzer is located 80 miles from Spokane, WA and 65 miles south of the Canadian border in beautiful Sandpoint, ID. Driving in winter in and around northern Idaho can be challenging at times and drivers should ensure they are prepared for any weather conditions.
Schweitzer Mountain Resort
10,000 Schweitzer Mountain Road
Sandpoint, ID 83864
Approximate Drive Time:
From Coeur d'Alene (45 minutes)
From Spokane (1.5 hours)
From Missoula (3.5 hours)
From Tri-Cities (3 .5 hours)
From Seattle (6 hours)
From Bozeman (6.5 hours)
From Portland (8 hours)
From Boise (9 hours)
Schweitzer Snow News
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