Cover photo courtesy of Schweitzer
You don’t need to ski or snowboard for a winter getaway to Schweitzer this season. North Idaho’s largest ski resort offers ways to play in the snow, soak up the mountain atmosphere or settle in for a relaxing weekend, no lift riding required.
At Hermit’s Hollow, two tubing lanes send riders more than 100 yards downhill before a tow pulls them back to the top. Snowshoers can explore the trail system on their own or join one of three hosted hikes—a trek through old-growth forest at Hermit’s Hollow, a summit hike that ends with lunch on your own at Sky House or a moonlight hike that wraps up with soup and a hot drink at Chimney Rock. Non-skiers can also buy a foot-passenger ticket for the chairlift to the summit, where Sky House’s Nest restaurant and Red Hawk Cafe serve food with 360-degree views of three states, Canada and Lake Pend Oreille.
For a little more horsepower, Schweitzer Backcountry Adventures runs two-hour guided snowmobile tours for first-timers and experienced riders on trails beyond the ski area boundary. Or make the village the destination. Book a room, soak in an outdoor hot tub or unwind at Cambium Spa, which offers massages, sauna sessions and reflexology treatments. With 15 dining options on the mountain, there’s no shortage of places to eat, and the evening often ends at Taps, where live music, DJs, pool tables and a dance floor keep the après scene going. Plan your winter Schweitzer getaway at Schweitzer.com.
