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Snowboarding & Back
Country Skiing
Schweitzer Mountain Ski Resort,
was named to Skiing Magazine's Top 25 Ski Resorts, and #3 for Tree Skiing.
So, if you want to snowboard, there are few runs as fun. The back side of
Schweitzer and the Colburn Bowl has great new terrain to flip powder from.
Sandpoint and North Idaho are famous for the mountain views, and while our
ranges don't usually top 7,000 feet, there are advantages over the higher
level mountain ranges. The lower ranges means that there are many
accessible areas that can be found on snowmobiles or hiked to. This is
granite country, and the fantastic outcroppings of rock seemed formed by
the Great Artist himself...er, herself?. Plus, the Idaho Panhandle is the
land of the giant lakes, which adds to the visual experience to the nth
degree.
Perhaps one of our best venues
is the Selkirk
Powder Company, which offers jaunts into the hinterlands on snowcats
and snowmobiles. This the snowcat-skiing and snowmobiling outfitter takes
you to the best locations in the Rockies and Pacific Northwest. With it's
headquarters right on the summit of Schweitzer Mountain Resort, SPC skis
and snowmobiles in 4,000 acres of epic terrain directly behind the
burgeoning 3,000 acre ski resort. Prompt access to your full day of guided
skiing begins at or before 9am. You can expect up to 8 runs and 10,000 to
14,000 vertical.
 Selkirk
Powder Company
Lakeview
Lodge, Schweitzer Village
Sandpoint, ID 83864
- Phone:
(208) 263-6959
- Toll Free:
(866) 464-3246
Send an Email
www.SelkirkPowderCompany.com
Nearest City:
Sandpoint
Location: Northern Idaho, at Schweitzer Mountain Resort
Directions: Schweitzer Mountain Rd from Highway 95
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Priest Lake Winter |
Priest Lake Nordic Center has miles of groomed trails (208-443-2525),
offers spectacular scenery, plus connects to miles more of trails to
Hannah Flats.
Priest Lake State Park
314 Indian Creek Park Rd.
Coolin, ID 83821
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Phone: (208) 443-2200
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Fax: (208) 443-3893
Send an Email
www.parksandrecreation.idaho.gov
Nearest City:
Priest Lake
Location: Northern Idaho, 33 mi. N. of Priest River
The
Indian Creek Unit of this state park is 40 miles north of the community
of Priest River on the east shore of scenic Priest lake. A plowed
parking lot, restrooms, and a gift shop service the 5 miles of groomed
trails. The Lone Star trail provides scenic views of the lake and is
rated for skiers who have beginner to advanced ability. The Old flume
loop offers beautiful scenery and is rated for beginners to intermediate
skiers.
Season: Winter
Hours: Daylight
Fees: $4.00 motor vehicle entry fee
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Roman Nose Lake |
Near MacArthur Lake, the
Roman Nose and its Alpine lakes is a favorite destination, though this
takes a bit more stamina.
At the National Forest Entrance
near Trestle Creek is another great area. Don't just go to this entrance
for some backcountry fun. Drive a little further on Highway 200 to
experience the best part of the International Selkirk Loop. This follows
several miles of the 111 miles of coastline of Lake Pend Oreille, and the
views are spectacular. There are several places to pull over and take in
the view.
Tour the backcountry on National
Forest lands; contact Sandpoint Ranger District (208-263-5111) or the
Bonners Ferry Ranger District (208-267-5561) for maps and more information
or look up the
Idaho Panhandle
National Forests website.
Rental gear is available at
Schweitzer's Ski and Ride Center (208-255-3070) or in Sandpoint at the
Alpine Shop at 213 Church (208-263-5157), or at Outdoor Experience at 314
N First Ave. (208-263-6028).
Each of the ski resorts has
offerings, so to learn more about all the area resorts, check out our
Skiing & Snow Sports page.
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