Where Schweitzer Mountain’s numbers come from
29 observations from 4 publishers behind 23 figures. Each row gives the figure we publish, how many sources gave one and how many agree; open it for what each said.
Figures
10/11 core figures collected.
Summit elevation6,400 ft2 sources2 of 2 agreefrom Schweitzer Mountain
Schweitzer Mountain — Resort Stats and Information | Schweitzer MountainPublishedOct 2026“Top Elevation - 6,400 feet”
Highest lift-served elevation6,394 ft1 source1 of 1 agreefrom OpenSkiMap.org (OpenStreetMap contributors, Skimap.org)
OpenSkiMap — Schweitzer Mountain ResortPublishedSep 2026“Top of the highest mapped lift: 1,949 m (6,395 ft)”
Advertised vertical drop2,440 ft1 source1 of 1 agreefrom Wikimedia Foundation
Skiable acres2,900 ac2 sources2 of 2 agreefrom Schweitzer Mountain
Schweitzer Mountain — Resort Stats and Information | Schweitzer MountainPublishedOct 2026“Winter - 2900 skiable acres, 92 trails plus open bowl skiing”
Named trails921 source1 of 1 agreefrom Wikimedia Foundation
Wikipedia — Schweitzer MountainPublishedSep 2026“number_trails = 92; - 20% beginner; - 40% intermediate; - 35% advanced; - 5% expert”
Beginner terrain10%2 sources1 of 2 agree · differfrom Schweitzer Mountain
Schweitzer Mountain — Resort Stats and Information | Schweitzer MountainPublishedOct 2026“Terrain - 10% Beginner, 40% Intermediate, 35% Advanced, 15% Expert”
Wikipedia — Schweitzer MountainSep 2026Differs: 20% “number_trails = 92; - 20% beginner; - 40% intermediate; - 35% advanced; - 5% expert”
Intermediate terrain40%2 sources2 of 2 agreefrom Schweitzer Mountain
Schweitzer Mountain — Resort Stats and Information | Schweitzer MountainPublishedOct 2026“Terrain - 10% Beginner, 40% Intermediate, 35% Advanced, 15% Expert”
Wikipedia — Schweitzer MountainSep 2026“number_trails = 92; - 20% beginner; - 40% intermediate; - 35% advanced; - 5% expert”
Advanced terrain35%2 sources2 of 2 agreefrom Schweitzer Mountain
Schweitzer Mountain — Resort Stats and Information | Schweitzer MountainPublishedOct 2026“Terrain - 10% Beginner, 40% Intermediate, 35% Advanced, 15% Expert”
Wikipedia — Schweitzer MountainSep 2026“number_trails = 92; - 20% beginner; - 40% intermediate; - 35% advanced; - 5% expert”
Expert terrain15%2 sources1 of 2 agree · differfrom Schweitzer Mountain
Schweitzer Mountain — Resort Stats and Information | Schweitzer MountainPublishedOct 2026“Terrain - 10% Beginner, 40% Intermediate, 35% Advanced, 15% Expert”
Wikipedia — Schweitzer MountainSep 2026Differs: 5% “number_trails = 92; - 20% beginner; - 40% intermediate; - 35% advanced; - 5% expert”
Advanced + expert terrain50%No sources:Derived
Computed from advanced terrain and expert terrain, not read from a source.
= advanced_percent + (expert_percent ?? 0)
Beginner runs9No sources:Derived
Computed from beginner terrain and named trails, not read from a source.
= round(beginner_percent × trail_count ÷ 100)
Terrain parks31 source1 of 1 agreefrom Wikimedia Foundation
Night skiingYes1 source1 of 1 agreefrom Wikimedia Foundation
Total lifts101 source1 of 1 agreefrom OpenSkiMap.org (OpenStreetMap contributors, Skimap.org)
OpenSkiMap — Schweitzer Mountain ResortPublishedSep 2026“Lifts mapped in OpenStreetMap: 8 chairlifts, 1 T-bar, 1 magic carpet (10 in all)”
Uphill capacity15,900 /hr2 sources2 of 2 agreefrom Schweitzer Mountain
Schweitzer Mountain — Resort Stats and Information | Schweitzer MountainPublishedOct 2026“Total Uphill Capacity - 15,900 riders per hour”
Average annual snowfall300 in2 sources2 of 2 agreefrom Schweitzer Mountain
Schweitzer Mountain — Resort Stats and Information | Schweitzer MountainPublishedOct 2026“Average Annual Snowfall - 300 inches”
Snowmaking coverage200 ac1 source1 of 1 agreefrom Wikimedia Foundation
Airport drive1 h 48 min1 source1 of 1 agreefrom aurora.ski
Drive from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Schweitzer Mountain, estimated on roads open on 20 January 2027PublishedSep 2026“Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Schweitzer Mountain: 1 h 48 min and 90.3 mi by road without traffic, on roads open on 20 January 2027 (Valhalla routing on OpenStreetMap)”
Airport road miles90.3 mi1 source1 of 1 agreefrom aurora.ski
Drive from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Schweitzer Mountain, estimated on roads open on 20 January 2027PublishedSep 2026“Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Schweitzer Mountain: 1 h 48 min and 90.3 mi by road without traffic, on roads open on 20 January 2027 (Valhalla routing on OpenStreetMap)”
Big airport drive1 h 48 min1 source1 of 1 agreefrom aurora.ski
Drive from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Schweitzer Mountain, estimated on roads open on 20 January 2027PublishedSep 2026“Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Schweitzer Mountain: 1 h 48 min and 90.3 mi by road without traffic, on roads open on 20 January 2027 (Valhalla routing on OpenStreetMap)”
Big airport road miles90.3 mi1 source1 of 1 agreefrom aurora.ski
Drive from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Schweitzer Mountain, estimated on roads open on 20 January 2027PublishedSep 2026“Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Schweitzer Mountain: 1 h 48 min and 90.3 mi by road without traffic, on roads open on 20 January 2027 (Valhalla routing on OpenStreetMap)”
Closest airport drive1 h 48 min1 source1 of 1 agreefrom aurora.ski
Drive from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Schweitzer Mountain, estimated on roads open on 20 January 2027PublishedSep 2026“Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Schweitzer Mountain: 1 h 48 min and 90.3 mi by road without traffic, on roads open on 20 January 2027 (Valhalla routing on OpenStreetMap)”
Closest airport road miles90.3 mi1 source1 of 1 agreefrom aurora.ski
Drive from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Schweitzer Mountain, estimated on roads open on 20 January 2027PublishedSep 2026“Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Schweitzer Mountain: 1 h 48 min and 90.3 mi by road without traffic, on roads open on 20 January 2027 (Valhalla routing on OpenStreetMap)”
Pages cited
Every source behind the figures, passes and facts, the resort’s own pages first.
- Schweitzer Mountain — Directions to Schweitzer | SchweitzerThe resort’s own site · schweitzer.com
- Schweitzer Mountain — official websiteThe resort’s own site · schweitzer.com
- Schweitzer Mountain — Resort Stats and Information | Schweitzer MountainThe resort’s own site · schweitzer.com
- Schweitzer Mountain — Tickets and Passes | Schweitzer Mountain ResortThe resort’s own site · schweitzer.com
- Ikon Pass 2026-27 access detailsSki pass · Alterra Mountain Company (Ikon Pass) · account.ikonpass.com
- Ski Idaho — resortsState ski association · Idaho Ski Areas Association · skiidaho.us
- Pacific Northwest Ski Areas Association — member resortsSki area association · Pacific Northwest Ski Areas Association · pnsaa.org
- Lift Blog — SchweitzerSki guide · Lift Blog · liftblog.com
- Wikipedia — List of ski areas and resorts in the United StatesEncyclopedia · Wikimedia Foundation · en.wikipedia.org
- Wikipedia — Schweitzer MountainEncyclopedia · Wikimedia Foundation · en.wikipedia.org
- Drive from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Schweitzer Mountain, estimated on roads open on 20 January 2027Worked out by aurora.ski · openstreetmap.org
- Nonstop flights by route, December 2025 – March 2026: BTS T-100 Domestic Segment (U.S. Carriers) and T-100 International Segment (All Carriers)U.S. government · Bureau of Transportation Statistics (U.S. DOT) · transtats.bts.gov
- Passenger boardings by airport, calendar year 2024: BTS T-100 airline traffic (U.S. airlines, domestic flights)U.S. government · Bureau of Transportation Statistics (U.S. DOT) · geodata.bts.gov
- GMBA Mountain Inventory v2.0 (standard): mountain range outlines, with each ski area placed where its runs and lifts areWorked out by aurora.ski · GMBA Mountain Inventory (placed by aurora.ski) · earthenv.org
- OpenSkiMap — Schweitzer Mountain ResortCommunity map · OpenSkiMap.org (OpenStreetMap contributors, Skimap.org) · openstreetmap.org
Other facts
Where the page's other facts come from: its location, website, owner and the like.
- Nearest major airport
- Passenger boardings by airport, calendar year 2024: BTS T-100 airline traffic (U.S. airlines, domestic flights)
- Closest airline airport
- Passenger boardings by airport, calendar year 2024: BTS T-100 airline traffic (U.S. airlines, domestic flights)
- Airports the resort recommends
- Schweitzer Mountain — Directions to Schweitzer | Schweitzer
- Coordinates
- Wikipedia — Schweitzer Mountain
- Mountain range
- GMBA Mountain Inventory v2.0 (standard): mountain range outlines, with each ski area placed where its runs and lifts are
- Nearest city
- Wikipedia — Schweitzer Mountain
Operating status
The sources that list this area, and what each says about whether it operates.
- operatingSchweitzer Mountain · The resort’s own site · 2026-10-02…Cambium Spa Cat Skiing Rentals Lessons directToLinkIconBookingWidget video-hero 26/27 Ikon Pass Ski & ride at Schweitzer or seek unique at 70+ destinations worldwide…
- operatingAlterra Mountain Company (Ikon Pass) · Ski pass · 2026-09-28Schweitzer, ID — 26/27 Ikon Pass: Unlimited (365 days)
- operatingPacific Northwest Ski Areas Association · Ski area association · 2026-09-28Listed by Pacific Northwest Ski Areas Association: "Schweitzer Mountain Resort"
- operatingIdaho Ski Areas Association · State ski association · 2026-09-28Listed by Idaho Ski Areas Association: "Schweitzer"
- operatingWikimedia Foundation · Encyclopedia · 2026-09-28* Schweitzer Mountain – Sandpoint
- operatingLift Blog · Ski guide · 2026-09-28Schweitzer: 9 operating lift(s) — Basin Express (High Speed Quad), Cedar Park Express (High Speed Quad), Colburn (Triple), Creekside Express (High Speed Quad), Great Escape (High Speed Quad), Idyle Our (T-Bar), Lakeview (Triple), Stella (High Speed Six), Sunnyside (Double); 12 removed/not operating
- operatingOpenSkiMap.org (OpenStreetMap contributors, Skimap.org) · Community map · 2026-09-28Schweitzer Mountain Resort — status: operating; activities: downhill, nordic; lifts mapped: 10; downhill runs mapped: 104;
Data quality notes
- Not yet collected: base elevation.