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• Schweitzer announces Saturday opening

  November 17, 2011 in City, Idaho Schweitzer Mountain Resort announced today that it will open for the season on Saturday, the earliest opening for the resort since 1984. 2

• Congress endorses forest festivities

  October 22, 2011 in City on Page A1 WASHINGTON – Mountain bike trails and zip lines could open at more Northwest ski resorts if President Barack Obama signs a bill Congress passed this week. The Ski Area Recreational … 6

• Schweitzer moves on without Ski NW Rockies

  January 7, 2011 in Sports on Page B8 The Ski NW Rockies Corporate Pass is a hot ticket. But this season the vouchers good for a sweet discount on passes at local hills aren’t good at Schweitzer. A …

• Cross-country ski trails opening

  November 26, 2010 in City, Idaho on Page A8 Cross-country skiers aren’t being left out in the cold as early snowfall covers trails and allows downhill ski resorts to open.

• Three more ski resorts to open on Friday

  November 22, 2010 in Outdoors, City, Idaho Three more ski areas - Schweitzer, Mount Spokane and Silver Mountain - are planning to open on Friday.

• Technology improves Schweitzer experience

  November 21, 2010 in Awayfinder destinations Schweitzer Mountain Resort has long been a favorite Inland Northwest ski destination, and this season the resort is betting that technology will take them another step toward the top.

• Gearing up for winter – and just in time

  November 9, 2010 in City on Page A5 With colder autumn weather settling over the Inland Northwest, National Weather Service forecasters said there is an increasing possibility of snow falling in the lowlands this week. However, little if …

• Deal-seeking skiers think ahead

  May 23, 2010 in Outdoors on Page C9 As Inland Northwest ski areas convert to mountain biking and summer operations, May is still prime time to think snow – and net deals on next year’s season passes. All …

• Skiing for 24 hours in fundraiser at Schweitzer required some pacing

  January 29, 2010 in Outdoors on Page B4 The sunrise never looked so good, ascending over the mountains to turn the lake from deep blue into molten gold. I had made it through the night on skis in …

• The backcountry beckons

  January 26, 2010 in Awayfinder destinations In the myriad mountains and labyrinth-like ravines that serve as Sandpoint’s backyard, the white-topped peaks call to backcountry skiers like cathedral bells to parishioners on a Sunday morning. To the …

• Affordable Ski & Stay Getaways

  January 25, 2010 in Awayfinder destinations Finding the money for a ski getaway this time of year can be challenging. But it’s a great time to go as usually the really good snow—the kind that makes …

• No stopping these skiers

  January 23, 2010 in Sports, Outdoors The 123 finishers in the 24 Hours of Schweitzer skied more than 11,000 laps up and down the runs ending at 10 a.m. this morning. The effort raised roughly $90,000 …

• Teen whose life sparkled won’t be quickly forgotten

  January 3, 2010 in Idaho Voices on Page I1 Joyful. The Beatles. Funny. Taco. Bright colors. These are just some of the words and phrases shared on Dec. 23 at a Sandpoint candlelight vigil that was held to honor …

• Schweitzer ski day benefits cancer center

  December 6, 2009 in Idaho Voices on Page I1 On Friday, Schweitzer Mountain Resort will host the fourth-annual Day for Heather, offering $10 lift tickets all day for all ages and a chance to ski what Powder Magazine calls …

• Stellar Snow, Short Lines, Great Rates: Schweitzer Delivers

  November 22, 2009 in Awayfinder destinations Being green in the middle of winter is something the staff at Schweitzer Mountain Resort is quite proud of. But don’t think they’re lacking any snow. Averaging 300 inches of …

• Out & About

  February 22, 2009 in Outdoors on Page C10 OUTRAGEOUS

• Solid on the slope

  March 27, 2007 in Home on Page Z10 William and Diane Hellar live surrounded by more than 1 million pounds of concrete. And that just includes the walls of their Schweitzer Mountain ski getaway, a four-unit condominium building …