Blessed with pristine forests, mountain ranges, and over 100 miles of shoreline on Lake Pend Oreille, Sandpoint residents enjoy four seasons of recreation in the rugged terrain of North Idaho.

Sandpoint is a fabulous gateway for hikers, mountain bikers, and horseback riders. Whether you choose to hike after riding the chair at Schweitzer or head for Roman Nose on foot, the Sandpoint area offers thousands of acres for recreation. Most trails are accessible on horseback or by mountain bike – whether you decide to go for a few hours, or head into the backcountry for an extended stay.

DOWNHILL WITHOUT SNOW... No need to give up the thrill of rushing downhill when the snow melts and the lift stops turning. The action at Schweitzer Mountain Ski Resort continues all summer, including scenic chair lift rides, mountain bike rentals, summer camps for kids, bungee jump trampoline, or the climbing wall with four routes for different skill levels.

For more sedate adventures, visitors love to browse the art galleries and shops, sunbathe on the beach, go boating on the lake, fish the lakes and streams, and top it all off with a delicious meal at one of Sandpoint’s fine restaurants

“Melting spring snows at Schweitzer reveal a mossy labyrinth of mountain bike trails that accommodates every level of rider. There are brutal climbs and technical rock descents, like the exhilerating Butt Slide Rock and Moffit’s Edge. Intermediate rides for mortals exist too, mixing woods, ridges and crumbling granite on swooping, leisurely riders.” - SKI Magazine, May/June, 2002