Schweitzer Mountain Resort Sandpoint
Schweitzer is considered by many as the best skiing in Idaho and ranks as one of the nation ’ s top winter destinations with 2900 acres of amazing terrain thanks to its two massive bowls and renowned tree skiing , offering breathtaking views of three states , Canada , and the impressive Lake Pend Oreille . This ski resort is also home to Stella — Idaho ’ s only six-person , highspeed lift . Conveniently located only 11 miles from Schweitzer Mountain and voted by Rand McNally as the “ Most Beautiful Small Town in America ” Sandpoint has it all , including a thriving arts community , fantastic restaurants , and local craft beers and wines .
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Schweitzer Mountain Resort
Kelly Canyon Ski Resort kellycanyonresort . com
No trip to Washington State is complete without a Mount Rainier experience . Crystal Mountain has your ticket to adventure this winter , rated by SKIING magazine as the number seven ski resort in North America . Surrounded by wilderness , it offers over 2,600 acres and 57 named runs that are perfect for downhill skiing and snowboarding for all skill levels , guided snowshoe tours , scenic gondola rides with sweeping views of Mt . Rainer and the surrounding Cascade Range , and much more !
Mount Baker
Cross country skiing at Mt . Baker
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If you ’ ve been to Mt . Baker , you might have discovered that this place is so much more than just a place to ski or snowboard . This prominent stratovolcano is rugged and beautiful , the snow is bountiful ( oftentimes the most snowfall in the world is here ), the trees are old and twisty and BIG . The highest peak in the North Cascades , it is a fantastic mountain for climbers , skiers and snowboarders looking for a challenging descent on glaciers .
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