Three Sandpoint women vie for spots on Freeride World Tour
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
Sandpoint has churned out an uncanny number of talented snowsports athletes over the years, and it’s always thrilling to watch skiers and snowboarders raised on …
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On a powder day…
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
On a powder day, nothing else really matters.
It’s midweek and there are about five inches of fresh snow on the ground. The sun pokes …
Ski hill safety: Be mindful of your speed
By Tom Eddy
Reader Contributor
As we finish January — which is Skier Safety Month — and progress into the remainder of the winter season, it’s important to remember how …
2025 year in preview
By Reader Staff
Even if you’ve never read any of the works of 19th-century German philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer, you’ve probably heard someone repeat his famous line: “A pessimist is an …
Schweitzer ready for opening weekend
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
After the last ski season tested everyone’s patience, Schweitzer is pleased to see signs of a big snow year. For their “preview weekend,” Schweitzer will …
Commissioners table rezone and map amendment of 1,565-acre Schweitzer parcels
By Soncirey Mitchell
Reader Staf
The Bonner County board of commissioners met with the planning department and members of the public Oct. 23 to hear a proposal from Schweitzer Mountain …
What will Alterra’s acquisition of Schweitzer mean for the resort’s environmental practices and future?
Brad Smith
Reader Contributor
Like many other local skiers and riders, I was curious to see what the acquisition of Schweitzer by Alterra Mountain Company (AMC) would mean for lift …
Songs on Skis songwriting night debuts at the St. Bernard on Schweitzer
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
High atop Schweitzer Mountain there lies a bar that is perhaps the most local establishment within miles; The St. Bernard. The weekend skiers from Washington …
Emily Articulated: A place between
By Emily Erickson
Reader Columnist
I’m approaching my seventh anniversary of living in Sandpoint. Upon my arrival, I had only the incredible surroundings, a new bartending gig and the online …
Schweitzer FallFest celebrates 30 years
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
A lot has changed on Schweitzer Mountain since 1993, but one can always count on the annual end of the summer season soiree known as …
Coming up this week! Don’t miss Live Music, the Summer Sampler, the Art Party, Monarch Grind, the Sandpoint Renaissance Faire, and more! See the full list of events in the 