Schweitzer Mountain Resort, ID Community Day This Friday | $10 Lift Tickets, All Proceeds to Local Charities Schweitzer Mountain Resort, ID began Wednesday with 11” of fresh snow and opened the Great Escape Quad. With a few more inches expected today, and a couple more on Friday, it looks like their Community Day on Friday will be a powdery one to remember. You might also like: The Powder Alliance: The Hidden Gems of North America Unite The Community […] Industry News Steven Agar | December 13, 2018 0 Comments
GALLERY: Amazing Images of Inbounds Avalanche at Schweitzer Mountain, ID Check out these unbelievable pics of patrollers checking out the devastation caused by an inbounds avalanche at Schweitzer Mountain, ID. That’s some epic snowpack, and frightening pics! Keep up the good work guys, keeping us safe… All pics courtesy of Jeff Thompson. Avalanche Steven Agar | January 26, 2018 0 Comments
Alterra Mountain Company Closes on Acquisition of Schweitzer in Idaho The Addition Expands the Company’s Family of Destinations to 17 Alterra Mountain Company has announced the closing of the purchase of Schweitzer in Idaho, bringing the company’s total year-round mountain destinations to 17 throughout North America, including the world’s largest heli-skiing operation. “With the acquisition of Schweitzer, we are excited to expand our presence within the Pacific Northwest skier market. […] Industry News SnowBrains | August 22, 2023 0 Comments
Alterra Mountain Company to Acquire Schweitzer, Idaho The new mountain addition will add to the company’s family of destinations in the Pacific Northwest Alterra Mountain Company has announced that it has entered into an agreement to purchase Idaho’s Schweitzer, further expanding its portfolio in the Pacific Northwest by joining Crystal Mountain in Washington. The addition of Schweitzer will bring the company’s portfolio to 17 year-round mountain destinations […] Industry News SnowBrains | June 1, 2023 0 Comments
3 Ways to Ski Schweitzer, ID, This Spring — Come and Enjoy 5 Feet of Fresh Snow With five feet of new snow to kick off March, spring skiing and riding at Schweitzer, Idaho, are sure to be some of the best turns of the season. Schweitzer Spring Fling Pass, Season Passes, and Ikon Pass are coming on sale soon and include a host of perks including Buy Now, Ride Now access through closing day, scheduled for […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 7, 2024 0 Comments
Schweitzer, ID, Conditions Report: Trees on Trees Report from February 23-26, 2024 Schweitzer Ski Resort in Sandpoint, Idaho, is a tree skier’s paradise. A group of us ventured to Idaho’s panhandle to see what all the Schweitzer hype was about. The mountain lived up to its reputation for tree skiing. I have never seen so many cleverly gladed runs interspersed with natural tree skiing. The availability of […] Conditions Report Nicky Blumm | February 28, 2024 0 Comments
Ski Resort Ownership: Who Owns Which Mountain Resorts? Article updated February 11, 2024. Over the last decade, there has been a trend toward consolidation of ski resort ownership. Whether you love it or hate it, it can be interesting to see which companies own which resorts. Related: The Future of Ski Resort Ownership and Viability 480 ski areas in the United States operated during the 2022-23 season. Ten […] Brains Brent Thomas | February 12, 2024 0 Comments
Alterra Mountain Company to Acquire Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing in British Columbia Legendary Heli-Skiing Operation Will Continue to Build on Iconic Founder’s Legacy Today, Alterra Mountain Company announced its intention to purchase Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing (MWHS) in Blue River, British Columbia, Canada. Upon closing, the legendary heli-skiing operation will further expand the company’s premium heli-skiing portfolio, complementing CMH Heli-Skiing & Summer Adventures. Related: LAST CHANCE: You Have Less Than 72-Hours to […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 11, 2023 0 Comments