Crowd calendar · 2026-27 season
Schweitzer Mountain Resort
Sandpoint, IdahoIkon· Open Nov 27 – Apr 11
Tap a day to see why, then plan a trip around it.
QuietModerateBusyPacked 3"+ snow forecast
November 2026
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December 2026
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January 2027
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Busy stretches to avoid
- Thanksgiving weekendNov 25 – Nov 29
- School holidaysDec 20 – Dec 25
- Christmas–New Year peakDec 26 – Jan 1
- Ikon Base blackoutDec 26 – Dec 30
- 3-Pack lift ticket blackoutDec 27 – Jan 1
- School holidaysJan 2 – Jan 3
- MLK weekendJan 16 – Jan 18
- Ikon Base blackoutJan 16 – Jan 17
- Presidents' Day weekendFeb 13 – Feb 15
- Ikon Base blackoutFeb 13 – Feb 14
- Presidents' week school breakFeb 16 – Feb 19
- Easter weekendMar 26 – Mar 29
Beating the crowds
- Tuesday to Thursday is quietest almost everywhere, and often cheaper.
- Park in the free Fall Line Lot or Gateway Lot and ride the free SPOT shuttle or the Creekside Express. On weekends and holidays the Lakeview Lot costs $25 and fills first, so the free Red Barn shuttle is the easiest option.
- Take the free SPOT shuttle from the Red Barn Park & Ride, which runs every half hour. The first bus up leaves at 6:30am and the last bus up at 5:00pm.
- Weekday traffic and parking are lighter than weekends. Local skiers suggest Mondays and Fridays, and on powder days the Stella six-pack and Basin Express lines build early, so Lakeview Triple is a common alternative.
- Buy tickets online ahead of time. Afternoon tickets are sold Sunday through Thursday starting at 12:30pm, which avoids the morning rush at the window.
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This is a forecast from patterns: weekdays, national holidays, school breaks, pass blackout dates and events. Resorts don't publish lift-line data, so treat it as a guide. Snow forecast from Open-Meteo.
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