| WHERE IS SCHWEITZER?
Schweitzer Mountain Resort is nestled at the base of the Selkirk Mountains,
in the Idaho panhandle, and overlooks Lake Pend Oreille - one of the largest
freshwater lakes in the West. The resort is 86 miles outside of Spokane,
Washington and about 45 miles south of the Canadian border. The town of
Sandpoint, Idaho is just 11 miles away.
Schweitzer is the perfect destination in the winter or summer, and a great
rest stop for those traveling to Glacier National Park, Banff Provincial
Park or south to the Sawtooths.
For driving directions up to Schweitzer:
• Take Hwy 95 North in Coeur d'Alene (Exit #12 off of I-90)
• Go north for 35 miles toward Sandpoint
• Cross the Long Bridge, over Lake Pend Oreille
• Follow the main thorough-fare through town, and stay on Hwy 95
• Turn left onto Schweitzer Cut-Off Road (corner of Burger King and
the Schweitzer Conoco Station)
• Turn right at the "T" intersection onto North Boyer Road
• Turn left at the "Welcome to Schweitzer" Sign
• Follow the road up the mountain for 9 miles
• Stay in the center lane and pull right in for parking
SPOKANE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Flying into Spokane International Airport is convenient and quick. The
airport is serviced by most major carriers, including United, Delta, Northwest,
Southwest, Alaska, Horizon, and others.
Ground Transportation from the airport to Schweitzer:
• Moose Express - 208.676.1561 $90 each way or $165 for round trip
• Omni Bus - 208.667.6664 $90 each way for the first person and $15
for each additional guest Shuttle runs directly from the Airport to Schweitzer
Village
• Payless Airport Shuttle - 208.762.7433 or 888.870.7433 $85 each
way for the first two guests and $10 for each additional guest
• A Little Class Limousine Service - 509.535.5524
Car Rentals
• Available at the Spokane International Airport - or call Dollar
Rent-a-Car at 509.747.2191
• Available in Sandpoint at Taylor-Parker Motors 208.263.2138
Amtrak
• From Chicago and St. Paul, Minneapolis Amtrak arrives in Sandpoint
at 11:49pm
• From Seattle and Portland Amtrak arrives in Sandpoint at 2:47am
DRIVING DISTANCES
Schweitzer is a convenient drive away from Spokane International Airport,
as well as many cities in the inland Northwest and surrounding area.
Approximate Travel Time:
From Coeur d'Alene (45 minutes)
From Spokane (1.5 hours)
From Missoula (3.5 hours)
From Tri-Cities (3 .5 hours)
From Seattle (6 hours)
From Bozeman (6.5 hours)
From Portland (8 hours)
From Boise (9 hours)
From Cranbrook (3 hours)
From Nelson (3 hours)
From Calgary (6 hours)
For driving directions up to Schweitzer:
• Take Hwy 95 North in Coeur d'Alene (Exit #12 off of I-90)
• Go north for 35 miles toward Sandpoint
• Cross the Long Bridge, over Lake Pend Oreille
• Follow the main thorough-fare through town, and stay on Hwy 95
• Turn left onto Schweitzer Cut-Off Road (corner of Burger King and
the Schweitzer Conoco Station)
• Turn right at the "T" intersection onto North Boyer Road
• Turn left at the "Welcome to Schweitzer" Sign
• Follow the road up the mountain for 9 miles
• Stay in the center lane and pull right in for parking
ON-MOUNTAIN PARKING
During the winter season, premium paid parking is available at the Lakeview
Lot for $10 per vehicle per day. Reserved Lakeview Parking Season Parking
Pass is available, please purchase at the Season Pass Office. Complimentary
parking is located on Village Lane, in the Gateway Parking Area or Fall
Line Parking Area. During weekends and holidays, we offer a complimentary
shuttle that runs from the Gateway and Fall Line Lots to the Village.
For those who want to save on gas, or aren't quite of driving age, guests
can park in the Red Barn Park & Ride Parking Area at the base of the
mountain and ride the Park & Ride Shuttle. Season Shuttle Passes are
available for frequent riders:
• Adults $55
• Juniors / Seniors $50
• Kids 6 & under FREE
• Day Pass $2 each way
To buy a Shuttle Season Pass, you can swing into the Alpine Shop in Sandpoint,
call or visit the Season Pass office (800.831.8810 x2313).
RV PARKING
We offer prime RV parking in the Gateway Parking Lot on the mountain. Easy
access to the slopes and to Schweitzer Village. Take a break and treat yourself
to a meal at the Chimney Rock Grill or just grab a beer in Taps Lounge.
Everyone should go RVing.
In the Winter
RV Day Pass: $10 available at Guest Services
Season RV Pass: $199
(There are no hook-up services available.)
The Gateway Parking Lot is an active parking area used by many during the
day. Please park efficiently. In the winter, this lot will often fill to
capacity making it difficult to maneuver an RV. The best times for arrival
and departure with an RV are before 8:00 AM or after 5:00 PM. Be a good
neighbor!
In the Summer
RV parking is free. Please stop by the Mountain Activity Center, located
in the Selkirk Lodge, when you arrive for information on the resort. |
