Sandpoint, Idaho — Schweitzer Resort simply obtained a complete lot greater.
On Friday, Schweitzer Resort introduced that it’ll add the 3300 acres of backcountry terrain previously operated by Selkirk Powder. On high of their beforehand added backcountry acreage, it will give Schweitzer visitors entry to 4,350 acres of backcountry snowboarding experiences. Reasonably than Selkirk Powder working the cat snowboarding and snowmobile expeditions on this space, it can now be Schweitzer Resort. Selkirk will proceed to function in a brand new zone close to Priest Lake, with 6250 acres to discover for purchasers.
For extra data, take a look at 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,” stated Tom Chasse, president and COO of Schweitzer. “We will’t wait to construct upon what’s already been established and take the operation to the subsequent degree for the upcoming winter season.”
The acquisition from Selkirk Powder consists of year-round entry to 4,350 acres of backcountry terrain that runs adjoining to the resort’s western boundary. Beforehand, the corporate operated by means of 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 will probably 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 function 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 Lake accessing a brand new zone of the Selkirk Mountains – Atlasta and Casey. Particulars relating to a brand new Schweitzer cat snowboarding and snowmobile operation will probably be introduced nearer to winter opening day, which is scheduled for November 22, 2024.
Picture Credit: Schweitzer Resort, Selkirk Powder
Replace 7/15: A previous model of this text acknowledged that Schweitzer had acquired Selkirk Powder. That was incorrect, as Selkirk will proceed to function in a brand new zone.
