Schweitzer to open early for the 2022/’23 winter season
By Reader Staff
With more than three feet of natural snowfall and a head start on snowmaking, Schweitzer will open early for a bonus weekend of skiing and riding Saturday, …
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Schweitzer makes foray into employee housing
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
Though it may seem like the conversation surrounding workforce housing is relatively recent, concern among businesses both big and small about lack of affordability and …
Family identifies man who died after skiing accident on Schweitzer
By Reader Staff
The family of a man who died as the result of a skiing accident March 12 at Schweitzer Mountain Resort confirmed his identity as Heath McHenry, who …
The most fun you’ll have in a parking lot
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
As a born-and-raised Sandpointian, I’m always on the lookout for the next big “locals’ hangout” to remind me what this place is all about. I …
Schweitzer Ski Patrol reminds skiers not to duck ropes after avalanche Dec. 19
By Reader Staff
The Schweitzer Ski Patrol reminded skiers not to duck ropes when terrain is closed after an avalanche was reported on the morning of Saturday, Dec. 19.
“We …
Schweitzer boss Chasse says mountain may shut down if COVID measures not followed
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
Schweitzer President and CEO Tom Chasse took a headline-grabbing hard stance on masking and social distancing protocols to lessen the spread of COVID-19, issuing a …
Schweitzer opening day will again only allow access to season passholders
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
The “sneak peek” opening weekend on Nov. 20-21 saw more than 1,700 season passholders show up to Schweitzer Mountain Resort the first day, surpassing the …
Preparing your body for ski season
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
For some, a late October snowfall brings sour faces and groans. For the rest of us who don’t walk around with an “I smell poop” …
Bonner Community Food Bank receives $5,000 donation from Schweitzer
By Reader Staff
It’s been a challenging year for local nonprofits, as many have had to cancel fundraising efforts due to concerns over COVID-19. Meanwhile, Schweitzer Mountain Resort’s commitment to …
Local restaurants, pubs feeling effects of coronavirus ‘cancel culture’
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
Restaurants and bars in Sandpoint are facing a stark new reality under the new guidelines recently issued by the Trump administration to help stop the …
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