It's 2021 and you don't take card for purchases? Market place is closed and this is the only place to get medicine on the mountain, way to treat your customers like crap. read more

Grew up skiing this mountain and it's still a blast to tear down the runs. They did a great job hiring Disney engineers to make the base of their 6 pack lift look like an operating saw mill. Very creative. They have very divers terrain so there is something for every level of skier. Also, keep in mind that this does not get the same weather as Sun Valley so blue bird conditions are far a few between, but they do get some deep pow days. I highly recommend staying at the Selkirk Lodge. Gotta love the convenience of a ski in ski out hotel. Not to mention their outdoor heated pool and hot tubs feel oh so good on a skied out body. Also during the Christmas holidays this place is decked out to the nines and there is always a nice roaring fireplace welcoming you when you first walk into the lobby. read more

We had an absolute great time here on January 8th. The skiing is great and the facility is good. The staff was super friendly. I like the easy flow of buying tickets, renting equipment and getting into the slopes with no wasted time. We took a lesson from Terry and he was exceptional. We chose to drive up the mountain. The road does have a lot of curves, but is completely easy drive. However, a shuttle Bus runs every 30 minutes. Locals told us this is the best skiing in the area and we were not disappointed. read more

Schweitzer - Great snow and no crowd - Ski Resorts Near Me - Sandpoint, Idaho

We had a fantastic family vacation between Christmas and New Year's on Schweitzer Mountain. Our accommodations were roomy and luxurious, the staff was friendly and the food was delicious! We were mostly novice ski-ers and everyone we encountered was very patient with us! Highly recommend! read more

Went snowboarding for the first time here. Took a lesson and the staff were great! Helpful and seemed like they loved what they were doing which made my experience enjoyable and fun. read more

We just came here for the first time for a family ski vacation. It was snowing really hard most of our trip, but we still managed to get some skiing in, and it was a great experience! Everything is so organized and easy - from the equipment rentals to the ski lessons for our kids. Also there are some great long runs - so you don't feel like you constantly need to ride the chairlift. And they do a good job keeping the runs clear from all the heavy snow - as it can get too powdery which isn't easy to ski in. My husband's family owns a cabin right on the mountain, so it was convenient that we could just ski right home when we needed to- and then back onto the mountain to catch the chairlift when ready to go back again. Look forward to going back next year! read more

Dollar for dollar, the best skiing value in the United States. Buy the "Ski 3" (ski three days) online or add yourself to their email list for their fall lift ticket specials. read more

Schweitzer is a pretty chill place. It's got a pretty sweet park and some nice back bowls. There are tons of new high speed lifts. I usually try to go here at least once a year. It's a very family oriented ski area. It's got 67 runs too! It's pretty big and the view off the top is amazing! It's got 2900 ski-able acres. Head over there and check it out! $45 a day. read more

As someone who has skied every resort in Idaho multiple times I can honestly say that Schweitzer is the best ski resort in the state.

Terrific terrain, reasonable prices and friendly staff. It will be nice when transportation connects Schweitzer to Sandpoint.

Global warming... I have been riding here for over 15 years. They have the best terrain in the NW by far. However now they seem to get terrible snow more often since their elevation is too low and global temps are rising. Perhaps if we all get electric cars... read more

HANDS DOWN THE BEST ski mountain in the Northwest. Nothing better until Whistler, Squaw and maybe Park City? (haven't been) as far as overall terrain, accessibility, lifts and the village. They've been jacking up prices the last couple years, but backing it up with new high speed lifts and more terrain. You can't see the lake as often here as I would like but the clear days on Schweitzer are amazing - and the variety of skiing is epic. If you stay on the mountain you might get a clueless South American employee, but thats true of a lot of ski resorts. Ahhh, drinking a PBR and wandering around the village will never get old. And the Tervan in Sandpoint has Rainier on tap. read more

The snow was absoutely beautiful last week--three feet deep powder in the back woods (I know, 'cause, snow-boarding expert that i am, I had to hike out of it more times than I'd like to admit). Not too crowded, good quick lifts and some really nice long trails (though my favorite was the face on the lakeside triple, which was a 5 minute lift/5 minute ride). The only downside was the fog, which severely limited visibility most of the time. But hey, it was so nice and empty during the week there was no one to run into. I'll definitely be back. read more

There is no better ski resort within 300 miles Cortolane Idaho. We went skiing in squaw Valley for $169 a day. I have $69 a day here again weather skiing. Highly recommend it read more

I loved skiing here! Having only "skied" in Chicago, it was fun and interesting to see just how long a mountain can go up. The resort is much more developed now than in recent years past and it was nice to have so many places to choose for food. Pretty crowded, but what else can you expect Christmas weekend? Long drive up but worth it. read more

This is an amazing resort. My wife and I drove up for the day for some outdoor activities. Wow, chairlift runs 7 days a week, Mt Bike rentals and pretty much anything else a person may need. We had a beer at the local pub. Very friendly people throughout the entire village area. What a beautiful view of the lake. We will be back and highly recommend to anyone who hasn't experienced this Mt. read more

Sandpoint, Idaho: lots of fast QUAD LIFTS ... they even have a (6) person lift..... lots of terrain of all abilities ... great for families and the die hards... lift lines? ... are you kidding me .... lines are fast! read more

Snowboarding lessons with Mark. He was AWESOME! Very patient and a great instructor. My husband and son had a blast!

This resort is kept clean, it's easy to get around. The staff is helpful and pleasant, we will definitely recommend to others. The slopes are well kept, and worth the cost of the tickets! Snowed last night, and sunshine this morning made for a powdery gorgeous trip down the mountain! read more

Pretty good for skiing in winter, but I like it in the summer too - you know, when there's no snow and the bears keep coming down to the pool - yeah, that's how I like it. If you want to keep falling in the snow, or see bears lounge at the pool - this is the place. read more

Schweitzer is the best mountain in the Pacific Northwest. Lift lines are short, snow is amazing. Lucky to have it in my backyard!!

We stayed a couple nights at the Twin Pines Lodge in the Schweitzer Village over Presidents' Day Weekend. I'm very picky when it comes to ski resorts. I'm lucky enough to have a brother that lives in Aspen and I've been skiing for 32 years to many of the world's premier resorts. I'll be honest, I didn't even know Schweitzer existed before I moved to Spokane for work this past summer! The first, and most important thing to get out of the way is that Schweitzer is a massive ski resort with excellent snow, excellent slopes, fast lifts with no lines and incredible views. This resort is one of the most beautiful I've ever seen. In fact, I'd go out on a limb and say that there's nothing in Colorado that compares. This is the next best thing to B.C. or Europe as far as the natural beauty of the place is concerned. If you like to ski beginning, intermediate or advanced, there's something for you, as well. The advanced skiing, I was surprised to find, was extremely advanced. There are chutes, trees, TREES and lots of bumps. Did I mention, trees? Comprised of two in-bound bowls, the resort has plenty for everyone. I didn't try the cat skiing off the backside but that seems like an option I'll have to try at some future date. The resort sits up above Sandpoint, ID. This cute little town has every cuisine you'd want. Situated on Lake Pend Oreille, it's quaint, worldly and artsy. We got an excellent Italian meal there (coming from an Italian NYC native) and had a great time walking around town to the shops and galleries. This additional charm makes me think that Schweitzer would be a fantastic year-round place to own a vacation home. The ONLY things I don't like about Schweitzer are A) the really sketchy road up to the mountain from Sandpoint and B) the lack of variety in eating/lodging in the Schweitzer Mtn. Village. They've only got a few places to eat near the lifts, and though those options were pretty darn good, they weren't plentiful. Otherwise, I'd give this 5 starts. read more

This place is amazing. True, i was there in August which is off season, but still our rooms were wonderfully clean, spacious, and incredibly affordable. We paid the same nightly rate that we would have paid had we stayed at the La Quinta in downtown Sandpoint after we checked in and decided we hated the rooms. Staff was exceptionally helpful and the girl at the front desk did all she could do accommodate us. I will definitely be back for skiing or for another summer vacation. Outdoor mountaintop jacuzzi and pool were legitimately awesome, enjoy a beer in the jacuzzi while you're at it as the whole place has a liquor license and you can basically be beer-in-hand throughout. Miss you, Schweitzer, I'll be back! read more

A pleasant surprise when I visited my friend in Sandpoint!

Best ski mountain in the region. Food services just above average, but the runs are long with terrain for every level. The end-of-season activities with the duck hunt, pond skimming, and downhill dummy race are great family fun. read more

Unfortunately we had two very foggy, almost un-skiable days here and never realized until speaking with locals that this is a very common occurrence. It did seem like there are decent slopes, and I do get that It's nature taking its own course, but we watched weather reports saying there was plenty of snow, just never realized there was also usually plenty of fog. read more

We were very happy with our experience at the Selkirk lodge during our summer fishing trip to Lake Pend O'Reilly. Check-in was smooth. Our room was clean, with comfortable beds. It is a somewhat rustic ski lodge, and some areas (carpeting, common hallways, etc.) need updating. However, everything is clean. They have a generous library of bookies and movies to borrow. We were sold by their offering a room with 3 beds--two queens and a single bunk bed, which eliminated the need for any in our party of three to share a bed. It's important to note that, while there is a refrigerator in the room, there is no stove. This becomes an inconvenience for those that regularly eat a substantial breakfast each day, as there are no restaurants that serve made-to-order breakfasts on the mountain except on Saturdays and Sundays; the drive down the mountain is 30 minutes, and if you are fishing early in the morning (i.e., a 5:30 or 6:00 a.m. call at the dock) then the only breakfast option is McDonalds...and McDonalds all week long gets very old. Beyond the breakfast inconvenience, we'd enjoy staying here again. We enjoyed the Mojo Coyote Cafe while there. We were initially skeptical at their breakfast options, as we heard that they were "pre-made" breakfast sandwiches and burritos. But we were pleasantly surprised at the burritos; they are made inhouse, eggs cooked in house, and very flavorful. Our party ordered several espresso drinks; all were made very well by friendly staff. Overall--an excellent experience. We avoided the Chimney Rock restaurant due to bad reviews, and instead chose to go to Pucci's Pub for dinner. read more

Great mountain with lots of terrain. The lifts are mostly high speed, only one lift is over 10 minutes. The runs are long and the backside is a must to do. Went here for spring skiing and it is great for this time of year. Short lines and lots of runs in. read more

FALSE ADVERTISEMENT! Went yesterday because they advertised a package deal for beginners. $40 includes rentals and lift passes. After a 3 and a half hour drive, we get there to find out that we're just a few minutes late for the last lesson of the day. The website never said anything about lesson times! Also the pass is only for the bunny slope(magic carpet). The customer service guy at the ticket desk was no help. He just shrugged and explained that he doesn't work on the website. The girl at the magic carpet was quite nice and the facility is well maintained and very upscale, but we went to learn to ski. Extremely disappointed! read more

My son and I stayed here for a couple of days in June/July 2010. We had planned to mountain bike, but the trails were closed. Be careful when making reservations early in the season! It wasn't a big problem for us, because we were just looking to kill time between other destinations, but that could be a bummer for someone who was going here solely for the mountain biking! Anyway, we had a really nice experience. The room was nice. The restaurant downstairs was very good. The family movie room was cool. The frisbee golf was cool. The oversize chess and checkers boards out on the front lawn were cool. The jacuzzi was okay, not great (cheap plastic tubs rather than real tile jacuzzis). Laundry was useful. Staff at hotel was helpful. Bakery on first floor was great. There's a little market across the front lawn, with some gourmet foods. The pub across the front lawn looked cool, but the employee in there pretended like we didn't exist when we walked in. Not sure why. Overall, really nice place. read more

Stayed at the Selkirk Lodge in the deluxe king. The bed was one of the most comfortable I've ever been in - slept like a log. Room was spacious and well-equipped for a young family like ours. Fully stocked kitchenette. The staff couldn't be friendlier or more helpful. The view from the resort is expansive, breathtaking. The rates are very good. Would love to come back in winter. read more

This is one of the biggest and least visited resorts in the Northwest! Season passes are a good deal, but day passes are a little pricey (60 dollars). Everyone there is so nice! Runs are great, lots of groomed runs, and mostly high speed lifts. read more

Schweitzer...wow! Incredible mountain and an awesome hotel in the Selkirk Lodge. This place had perfectly comfy rooms, super friendly service, sick outdoor hotubs, phenomenal restaurant in Chimney Rock. The included breakfast was a delicious touch. I couldn't imagine a better stay. Oh, and don't tell anyone about Schweitzer...let's keep it our little secret. read more

We stayed here last winter so this review is a little late but this place is amazing. The views are gorgeous, service is top notch. I like this area in general. It was my first visit to Idaho and i have to say i was not expecting much but i thought this was a pretty neat place. read more

The people and skiing at this small, hidden jewel ROCK!!