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YAHOOO! The ROUTE OF THE HIAWATHA mountain bike or hike trail will open for the 2008 season this Saturday, June 7. Described as "one of the most scenic stretches of railroad in the country", this 15 mile rail-to-trail adventure includes 10 tunnels and 7 sky high trestles. The 1.66 mile long St. Paul Pass tunnel is one of the highlights of the trail. Snowcapped mountains and numerous waterfalls add extra delight, this time of year, and there are 47 historical and interpretive signs along the way that explain the colorful railroad history of this section of the old Milwaukee line. |
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Sandpoint, ID Schweitzer's 08-09 season passes go on sale beginning March 15th, 2008, and are available at last year's prices until June 1st, 2008. Adult Sunday through Friday passes are $399 and adult unlimited passes cost $599 if purchased before June, when they will increase to our standard early purchase rates. |
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Sandpoint, ID - Schweitzer Mountain Resort launched their Safety Trading Card program and Park Pass Program in observance of National Safety Awareness Week. National Safety
Awareness Week, January 19-25, 2008, is an annual event of the National Ski Areas Association that highlights ski resort safety education efforts and aims to increase slope safety. |
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Former Idaho Mining Town Finds New Life As Swanky Ski Resort |
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A Mining Town With a Bleak Past Starts to Blossom |
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We are pleased to announce the GRAND OPENING of our new "NORTH STAR" CHAIRLIFT, scheduled for Wednesday, December 26. |
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Sandpoint, ID %u2013 The last three day%u2019s snowfall of almost three feet brought Schweitzer%u2019s year-to-date total up to 108%u201D, allowing the resort to open 100% of their 2900 acres of terrain. All ten chairlifts will operate during the holiday week, giving skiers and snowboarders more reasons to celebrate this holiday season. |
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Sandpoint, ID - Schweitzer Mountain Resort opens more terrain and lifts on Saturday, December 8th. The Basin Express high speed quad and the Lakeview Triple are opening, allowing access to the top of Schweitzer Bowl. From the top, Ridge Run will be open but not the steep chutes of Schweitzer Bowl. |
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Sandpoint, ID - Schweitzer Mountain Resort gears up for the forecasted winter storms by making snow to ensure there is plenty at the village base and the lower elevation beginner%u2019s ski area. Snowmaking machines are being utilized to supplement the anticipated natural snowfall that is expected to begin on Saturday night and continue during the coming week. |
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The Inland North West Ski Association launches their new website, along with a new moniker that together will better identify to the rest of the world the great location and terrain in the region. 'As our resorts gain national recognition this new name will help orient people outside of our region along with communicating to the regional visitors a sense of pride that our terrain and resorts are exceptional!' said Brad McQuarrie, president of the Inland Northwest Ski Association. |
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Snow in September? Yes, on September 20th it snowed at Lookout Pass & 49° North! We hope this means winter is just around the corner. We've already received some good news form the National Weather Service. According to the National Weather Service, the Northwest Region is in for a wetter than normal winter as the result of La Niņa conditions. |
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It is currently snowing at the summit of Chewelah Peak. This is the first sign of winter seen at 49° North Mountain Resort this fall and we are elated. We hope this means winter is just around the corner. |
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Sandpoint, ID - Skiing Magazine readers voted Schweitzer Mountain Resort as number 21 in the magazine's annual survey to decide the top 25 ski resorts in North America. By receiving this rating, Schweitzer joins the ranks of well known destination resorts such as Whistler, Alta/Snowbird, Jackson Hole, and Crested Butte. Schweitzer is nestled in the rugged Selkirk Mountains of the Idaho panhandle and the northwest Rocky Mountains. The resort is well known for its two massive bowls, breathtaking views and amazing gladed terrain. |
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Sandpoint, ID - Schweitzer Mountain Resort's Fall Fest on Labor Day weekend marked the end of summer chairlift operations and pushed the resort beyond previous summer visitation records. On Sunday, September 2nd, during Fall Fest, more people enjoyed riding the Great Escape Quad than ever before on a single summer day, excluding free days. Overall, chairlift rides purchased this summer were 14% above the previous record last summer. |
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Lookout Pass is pleased to announce that the new "North Star" chairlift installation is proceeding as planned for the 2007-2008 ski and ride season. All line towers were flown this morning via a K-Max helicopter provided by Timberline Helicopters based out of Laclede, Idaho, (see attached photo). |
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Schweitzer Mountain Resort launches their new interactive multimedia website, along with new branding that together will better serve and represent their guests. These are breakthrough accomplishments for Schweitzer said Dave Kulis, director of sales and marketing for the resort. We are excited to now offer our guests enhanced state-of-the-art website services and to simultaneously launch a new look that better represents the friendly yet rustic atmosphere our mountain offers. |
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