Sandpoint, Idaho — Schweitzer Resort simply obtained an entire lot greater.
On Friday, Schweitzer Resort introduced that it’s going to purchase Selkirk Powder, its next-door neighbor. This may give Schweitzer visitors entry to Selkirk’s 4,350 acres of backcountry snowboarding experiences. Reasonably than Selkirk Energy working the cat snowboarding and snowmobile expeditions, it is going to now be Schweitzer Resort.
For extra info, try Schweitzer’s press launch beneath.
Schweitzer Purchases Selkirk Powder’s Resort-Based mostly Operation
After 21 years of working at Schweitzer, the guided snowmobile and cat snowboarding firm transitions possession for the 24/25 winter season.
Sandpoint, ID – July 12, 2024 — Schweitzer has introduced the acquisition of Selkirk Powder’s guided backcountry snowmobile and cat ski operation, an expertise that invitations visitors to discover an extra 4,350 acres of skiable terrain from the bottom of the resort.
“For the reason that early 2000s, Selkirk Powder has laid the groundwork in crafting distinctive backcountry experiences simply past the resort’s boundary,” mentioned Tom Chasse, president and COO of Schweitzer. “We are able to’t wait to construct upon what’s already been established and take the operation to the following stage for the upcoming winter season.”
The acquisition from Selkirk Powder contains year-round entry to 4,350 acres of backcountry terrain that runs adjoining to the resort’s western boundary. Beforehand, the corporate operated by a long-term concession settlement with Schweitzer and a lease from the Idaho Division of Lands (IDL), providing guided snowcat snowboarding and snowmobile excursions that departed from Schweitzer’s summit.
The IDL’s land lease has transferred to Schweitzer and shall be used for guided snowcat ski and snowmobile excursions for the 24/25 winter season. The snowcat entry street is roughly 6 miles lengthy, offering drop in zones to over 75 west-facing fall line trails that characteristic untracked powder fields and glades for intermediate to expert-level skiers and riders. For a family-friendly winter journey, guided snowmobile excursions depart from the summit and supply expansive views with tailor-made instruction.
Selkirk Powder’s native legacy continues out of a brand new location close to Priest River accessing a brand new zone of the Selkirk Mountains – Atlasta and Casey. Particulars relating to a brand new Schweitzer cat snowboarding and snowmobile operation shall be introduced nearer to winter opening day, which is scheduled for November 22, 2024.
Picture Credit: Schweitzer Resort, Selkirk Powder
