Schweitzer Ski Resort 1st Snow - Sandpoint Idaho

It used to be mostly locals.  Schweitzer is moving towards a 'Destination' type resort.  And with Washington, Spokane, only a couple hours away we get quite a bit of Washington.  It is funny, I came from Cal where not uncommon to see 30 minute plus ski lift lines.  Schweitzer was a ski up to the lift and get on for the most part.  Now past skiers complain of a 10 minute wait.  lol   All perspective.  m

Hello Endre,  just check north of you a bit, Lake Tahoe, and almost all of them do their very best to be sure they are open by Thanksgiving every year.   Millions in snow making equipment make that possible.  Boreal Ski Resort, on I80 prides itself on always being the first to open.  I believe they open this coming Saturday.  Enjoy your day Endre.  m

Kat I tell anyone spending even just a couple of days here that they should go to Schweitzer, if nothing else enjoy a coffee in the village along with the views.  I have worked, and skied, a few resorts and Schweitzer has better views from the parking lot than most resorts have while skiing the mountain.  Incredible.  m

I have heard it is coming down pretty good in a few areas.  Be safe, stay healthy.  m