Schweitzer
Idaho, USA
North Idaho tree skiing with Lake Pend Oreille views and a laid-back, family-friendly vibe.
Schweitzer is Northern Idaho's hidden gem, offering excellent tree skiing, family-friendly atmosphere, and stunning views of Lake Pend Oreille and the Cabinet Mountains. Known for its laid-back vibe, affordable prices, and surprisingly good snow despite being a bit lower in elevation than Rocky Mountain resorts. The resort combines intermediate cruising with legitimate expert tree terrain.
Schweitzer at a glance
- Base elevation: 4,700 ft
- Summit elevation: 6,400 ft
- Vertical drop: 2,400 ft
- Skiable terrain: 2,900 acres
- 92 runs and 9 lifts
- Average annual snowfall: 300 inches
- Ski passes: Ikon Pass
- Nearest major airport: GEG
On this page: the 16-day snow forecast, getting there from the airport, flights, hotels and lift tickets for Schweitzer.