Ski Northwest
- Enjoy winter fun in your own backyard. By Colin
- Jan 2, 2015
- 2 min read
49 Degrees North
Chewelah, WA
Adults full day $54
Youth full day $45
2,325 Acres, 82 trails, 7 lifts, Summit Elevation 5,774ft.
This challenging mountain north of Spokane is known for its incredible glade skiing. 49 North offers an expansive terrain park and also keeps three lifts open for night skiing on selected nights. Monday’s tickets are half price and Tuesday is 2 for 1. If downhill isn’t your thing, the mountain also has 25 kilometers of groomed cross country ski and snowshoe trails. Passes are $12 Friday through Sunday and $7 during the week.
Silver Mountain
Kellogg, ID
Adult full day $53
Youth full day $38
1,600 Acres, 73 trails, 6 lifts, summit elevation 6,300ft.
Before even setting foot on the slopes, visitors are given a great ride. Silver is home to North America’s longest gondola. The 3.1 mile lift takes skiers and riders from the base to the top of the mountain and back down again at the end of the day. Silver Mountain also boasts a large indoor water park and offers numerous ski and stay packages. The convenience of a 30 minute drive from Coeur d’Alene makes this mountain a local favorite.
Mount Spokane
Spokane, WA
Adult full day $52
Youth full day $42
1,425 acres, 45 trails, 5 lifts, summit elevation 5,889ft.
Just a 40 minute drive from downtown Spokane, this mountain is popular with families and great for beginners. Mount Spokane keeps 16 runs open for night skiing which costs just $20. A recent ruling will allow a large expansion of the mountain beginning next season. There are nearby cross country, snowshoe and snowmobile trails as well as tubing hills so everyone leaves happy.
Lookout Pass
Mullan, ID (Montana/Idaho border)
Adult full day $40
Youth full day $29
540 Acres, 34 runs, 4 lifts, summit elevation 5,650ft.
Lookout Pass is always one of the first to open and last to close thanks to its annual snowfall of 400 inches. Located halfway between Spokane and Missoula, Lookout draws people from all over the region. The powder here is light, and despite its smaller size, a day cruising through consistent fresh snow will leave you gassed. For nearly 80 years, Lookout has offered a free ski school and over 60,000 kids have gone through the program. Check with the mountain for more information on this great program.
Schweitzer Mountain
Sandpoint, ID
Adult full day $72
Youth full day $50
2,900 acres, 92 trails, 9 lifts, summit elevation 6,400ft.
It will take you more than a day to cover all the terrain Schweitzer Mountain has to offer. One of the most popular resort destinations in the Northwest, the mountain offers a host of lodging options, shopping, restaurants, bars, and breathtaking views of Lake Pend Oreille. Schweitzer has everything from beginner groomers to tight tree terrain and steep open bowls. Be sure to take advantage of Sunday Solutions or their ski3 packs which save you $48 off their standard rates.
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