Let it Snow!

January 9 come enjoy the scenery as you take part in Winter Trails Day. Multiple hosted snowshoe hikes will be going throughout the day as you are given free trail access for all of the snowshoe and Nordic ski trails. Not sure how to cross-country ski? The Sandpoint Nordic Club and Schweitzer Mountain Resort have teamed up to offer free cross country skiing demos and lessons on specifically groomed beginner trails at “The Roundabout” on the road up to Schweitzer. Free beginner classic skiing and skate skiing instruction will be offered along with plenty of hot chocolate and snacks to keep everyone warm and fueled up.

On January 16 through 18 Schweitzer Mountain is bringing the Woody Wagon back to the hill for a weekend of food, drinks and fun during the annual Northern Lights at Schweitzer! The weekend will kick off on Saturday, the 16th, as a torchlight parade is led down the slope before a massive fireworks show lights up the sky over the village. Live music and partying will be taking place in the Taps Lounge with performances by The Miah Kohal Band and The Cold Hard Cash Show on Saturday evening.

Not a skier? Here’s your opportunity to gather with a crew of like-minded alpine snowboarders for a week of high-G turns and trench digging on Schweitzer Mountain. Snowboarders are invited to join the North Idaho Carve Event on January 19 through 24 for a chance to show off their skills as they spend the day exploring the mountain while taking part in numerous photo ops. Still not what you’re looking for?