Snowboarding at Schweitzer Mountain in Idaho
Schweitzer Mountain in North Idaho is one of best ski resorts in the Northwest. It has seven chairlifts, 2,900 skiable acres and 92 different ski trails. On top of that, the snow is great. With an average snow fall of 300 feet a year, Schweitzer is a perfect ski and snowboard getaway for folks from Seattle. Schweitzer Mountain Resort is located just outside of Sandpoint, Idaho, about five and half hours east of Seattle. The resort is surrounded by a ski village with lodges, condominiums and rental houses that you can snag for a weekend or week-long ski and snowboard getaway. In addition, the ski village has several different restaurants and bars, and even some shopping. Even if you don’t ski or snowboard, it’s still a fun place to hang out for a few days. Schweitzer Mountain caters to all skill levels, but its extremely welcoming to beginners. Their Musical Carpet run is free, and a lift ticket for the beginner’s chair is $25. Lift tickets are also free for...
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