Presidents Day Weekend at Schweitzer
February 15-19, 2024
If you are interested in participating in this trip, login as member and click the "Interest List" button and you will be contacted by the trip leader to review trip options and costs.
Schweitzer boasts 2900 acres of skiable terrain, 2440 feet of vertical and 10 lifts. There are 92 groomed runs for skiers of all ability levels, excellent graded areas and splendid tree runs. The resort also has multiple dining and drinking options, including the Skyhouse at the peak, which has both a full service restaurant and a grab-and-go café, and the Outback Inn at the base of the Outback bowl. If we are lucky, clear skies will treat us to breathtaking views of Lake Pend O’reille to the south, the Selkirk mountains to the north and west and the Cabinet Mountains to the east.
You can ski with us Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and/or Monday. We'll meet each day for lunch and apres ski beverages at the resort, then have dinner in Sandpoint.
Costs:
This is a ski club meetup, meaning you arrange your own transportation, accommodations and lift tickets. Social events are dutch treat.
The trip leader will arrange carpools and shared accommodations for those interested.
Social Events:
Lunch, apres ski, and dinner Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Farewell lunch on Monday. Dutch treat.
Transportation:
Drive yourself or carpool. Carpool gas costs are shared equally between the passengers and the driver. If you are interested in carpooling let the trip leader know.
Accommodations:
There are a variety of accommodations near Schweitzer. The trip leader will be staying at the Days Inn in Ponderay. Cost for a room per night is $80. More upscale accommodations are available. If you are interested in sharing a room with another person of the same sex to cut costs, let the trip leader know.
Lift tickets:
If you have an Ikon pass the skiing is free.
Lift tickets cost the following per day if purchased online in advance (after initial $10 card fee):
Adult (Age 19-64):$100
Senior (Age 65-69): $92
Senior+ (Age 80 & up): Free
For lift ticket options, see the Schweitzer lift ticket website.
Additional details about the trip, including when and where to meet for skiing and for social events, will be provided later via email to those on the Interest List.
For questions, contact the Trip Leader, Jay Reinhardt, at 509-521-5956.