If Schweitzer has a spirit, you will find it deep among trees obscured by fog. It is there, in powder drifts that have retained their perfect looseness when the groomers have long since turned crusty. If Schweitzer has a spirit, you can see it toasted in the village, in the chaotic dining halls and crowded, […]
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Earliest opening in 25 years attributed to La Niña and snowmaking Sandpoint, ID – Schweitzer Mountain Resort will open this Saturday, November 19. This is the earliest opening date since the 1984/85 season. These favorable early season conditions are a product of Schweitzer’s snowmaking system combined with over 23 inches of natural snowfall this season.
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Snowmaking and natural snowfall combine for big opening Sandpoint, ID – Schweitzer Mountain Resort will open for the season Friday, November 26th at 9am and operate Friday, Saturday and Sunday during the holiday weekend. Top-to-bottom skiing and riding are anticipated, with the Basin Express Quad, Great Escape Quad, Musical Carpet and Musical Chairs Double expected
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Cheesy name, cool program: Mountain Divas is a 4-week series of ski coaching sessions for intermediate to expert female skiers, led by the mountain’s top female instructors. The three-hour sessions are on Tuesday mornings, Jan 19 – Feb 9 and March 2 – 23. Cost is $135 for all four weeks or $45 per day.
Ski the Northwest Rockies has jumped on board with nation-wide “Learn A Snow Sport Month”. They’ve compiled a list of snow sports lessons available through its five member resorts: – Lookout Pass: Lookout’s famous free ski school is in its 70th year. This 10-week program helps 6-17-year-olds develop the skills to ski or board. –
Just in time for beer season, Schweitzer Mountain Resort is hosting Fall Fest, two days of live “world” music and microbrews. Kids’ games, soda tasting and chair lift rides make it an all-weekend family event. More information here.
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A rig from last year’s December ride. // Photo courtesy Jeff, FBC. The first big snowstorm of the year is being predicted for tonight. If you think that will slow tonight’s FBC Full Moon Festivus Fiasco bike ride you would be wrong. Calling all intrepid souls with functional fenders on their bikes; meet tonight at
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Snowmaking at Schweitzer. // Photo courtesy of Schweitzer Mountain Resort. Schweitzer Mountain Resort plans to open Friday (forecast right now if 90% chance of snow). Hopefully the rest of the local ski resorts won’t be far behind. Here’s a press release with the details: Schweitzer Mountain Resort to Open Friday Musical Chairs opening with snowmaking
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