SANDPOINT, Idaho — Washington and Idaho’s largest mountain destination opens its summer season Friday with expanded outdoor adventures and wellness experiences.
Schweitzer Mountain Resort launched its 2025 summer programming June 13, featuring new mountain biking terrain, enhanced spa services, and mountaintop concerts. The resort combines lift-accessed mountain biking, scenic chairlift rides, and spa treatments in an alpine setting.
“Our summer programming continues to evolve to meet the energy and interests of our community and guests,” said Tom Chasse, president and COO of Schweitzer. “With the addition of new trails, special events, and elevated wellness offerings at Cambium Spa, we’re offering something for everyone, from adventure seekers to those looking for a little R&R.”
The resort’s mountain biking network has grown to more than 40 miles of trails this summer, with completion of the extended Collab Trail and addition of a new hand-built black diamond technical trail. E-bikes are permitted on the mountain.
The signature ride remains the 12-mile descent from summit to valley floor, delivering more than 4,000 feet of vertical drop on primarily singletrack trails.
Trail development continues throughout the greater Sandpoint area. The Lower Basin section of the Little Sandcreek Watershed, adjacent to Schweitzer, has become a focal point for community-driven expansion.
A partnership between Schweitzer, SMP Development, the City of Sandpoint, the Selkirk Recreation District, and Pend Oreille Pedalers has created a comprehensive trail network serving hikers, mountain bikers, and trail runners of all skill levels.
“These new trails are more than just paths through the woods, they represent the kind of community Sandpoint is becoming,” said Emily Strizich, executive director of Pend Oreille Pedalers. “This project has brought together land managers, volunteers and professional trail builders with a shared vision of sustainability, stewardship, and world-class recreation.”
The Lower Basin features beginner, intermediate, and advanced routes and connects Sandpoint to Schweitzer’s expanding trail system. Future plans include additional climbing trails and technical bike trails.
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