Schweitzer Mountain Resort
A ski area, 7 mi northwest of Ponderay
2,388 feet of vertical
104 runs and 10 lifts. That’s more vertical than 81% of the 234 U.S. ski areas we track.
About 62 inches of snow a year
The nearest weather station records about 62" of snow in a normal winter, with January nights around 23°. When to go ↓
Ponderay is the nearest base
Ponderay is 7 miles southeast, with 14 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals and Overture places to stay, Census town figures.
Weather, month by month
Typical highs and lows in Ponderay.
Where to stay near Schweitzer Mountain Resort
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Ponderay (14) and Sandpoint (10).
Ponderay
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
1,534 people
7 mi southeast of Schweitzer Mountain
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Schweitzer Mountain | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ponderay | 7 mi southeast | 10 min | 14 9 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins | 1,534 | $437K | — |
| Sandpoint | 8 mi south | 10 min | 10 4 hotels · 1 motel · 2 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 9,637 | $466K | B |
| Dover 23% vacation homes | 9 mi south | 15 min | 4 1 hotel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 792 | $719K | — |
| Coolin 86% vacation homes | 12 mi northwest | 20 min | 5 1 hotel · 2 motels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 24 | — | — |
| Bonners Ferry | 25 mi northeast | 40 min | 10 2 hotels · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs · 4 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 2,669 | $281K | B |
| East Hope | 19 mi southeast | 30 min | 4 2 hotels · 2 RV parks | 265 | $441K | — |
| Hope 33% vacation homes | 17 mi southeast | 25 min | 3 3 RV parks | 112 | $625K | — |
| Newport | 25 mi southwest | 35 min | 6 2 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 2 campgrounds | 2,181 | $303K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near Schweitzer Mountain
Other well-known places within 65 miles.
Visiting Schweitzer Mountain
What town is Schweitzer Mountain Resort near?
Ponderay, ID, about 7 miles southeast.
What is the closest airport to Schweitzer Mountain Resort?
Spokane (GEG), about 68 miles away.
Where should I stay near Schweitzer Mountain Resort?
Ponderay (7 mi, 14 places to stay), Sandpoint (8 mi, 10 places to stay) and Dover (9 mi, 4 places to stay).
Tips from people in Ponderay
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