Due to covid-19 there have been many activities shut down and unavailable for people throughout the country, one good thing is for snow lovers, Winter sports are still available in the inland NorthWest. Mount Spokane ski & snowboard park and schweitzer mountain resort will not be shutting down this season. You will still be able to visit, Ski & snowboard, and even take classes if you need to brush up on your skills. There will be different regulations this year for everybody’s health and safety.
If you would like to visit MT. Spokane you are able to buy tickets online, that is the only way this season you are able to purchase tickets. On mt.spokane.com it says “Mt. Spokane is committed to a responsible operating plan that aligns with Federal, State, and County direction. As both a major employer and winter recreational opportunity in Spokane, Washington, we understand the importance of putting the health and safety of our guests, staff, and communities first”. Ski lifts have been redesigned to keep people 6 feet apart, Guests will be asked to self-group and load the chair with their traveling party. Lift attendants will not require guests to ride a chairlift with people they do not know. Take-out and grab-n-go dining options will be available. There is no indoor seating or dining currently, for a complete list of changes visit their website.
29500 N Mt Spokane Park Dr.
PO BOX 1659
Mead, WA 99021
(509) 238-2220
As for changes regarding Schweitzer mountain resort, there are slightly different rules because it is located in Idaho but both resorts are placing a huge emphasis on public health safety. On schweitzer’s website www.schweitzer.com/covid-health-and-safety it says there is now “social distancing floor markers, increased housekeeping, removal of non-essential items in guest rooms,
limited number of guests in the hotel, as well as temperature checks upon arrival anyone with a fever over 100.4 will not be allowed onto the property”. You can only purchase season passes or day passes on their website as well as classes. Schweitzer will implement contactless services such as take-out, phone or online ordering, contactless delivery, etc. Guests will also be advised to practice physical distancing by standing at least six feet away from other groups of people not traveling with them while standing in lines, waiting for elevators or moving around the property. Employees will be reminded not to touch their faces and to practice physical distancing by standing at least six feet away from guests and other employees whenever possible. “We ask all guests to do their part and adhere to physical distancing guidelines recommended by the State of Idaho and Panhandle Health District while on property at Schweitzer Mountain Resort.” according to ski@schweitzer.com. Schweitzer will communicate these guidelines to our guests in multiple ways, including before they arrive (website, phone information), and while the guests are at the resort through additional signage in and around our facilities, as well as in-person from staff.
10000 Schweitzer Mountain Rd
Sandpoint, ID 83864
208.263.9555
ski@schweitzer.com
www.schweitzer.com