Being a marketing guy (in the interest of full disclosure), I’m always looking for new ways to tell folks about Schweitzer’s amazing terrain. There certainly is something magical about this place that is hard to convey to those who haven’t experienced a drop off the cornice of C-Chute or the trees of Headwall.
The reality is that Schweitzer isn’t much of a household name for those outside the Northwest. When it comes to the well-established resorts that people around the country flock to, it’s safe to say that we’re not always “top of mind”.
The interesting thing, however, is that most serious skiers view the size of resort in terms of acreage. “How much skiing can I get at XYZ resort in a week?” they’ll ask. Well, after doing a bit of research, here’s an interesting take. If you couple our acreage (2900) with our lack of crowds, chances are you won’t find a better combination in North America. Take a look:
| Resort | Acreage |
| Beaver Creek | 1626 |
| Telluride | 1700 |
| Sun Valley | 2051 |
| Alta | 2200 |
| Breckenridge | 2358 |
| Copper Mountain | 2433 |
| Snowbird | 2500 |
| Crested Butte | 2651 |
| Schweitzer | 2900 |
Some big, well-respected names are represented on the above list, to be sure. It’s safe to say that most “serious skiers” view the list above as some of the best areas around. Seems to me that we’ve got something pretty amazing here at Schweitzer — more than enough terrain to keep folks busy, fast lifts, low crowds and abundant snowfall. (As I write this in early season, we also have more skiing than any resort in Idaho at this stage of the game.)
I know what you’re thinking…. shhhhhh. Don’t tell anyone! But, please remember my statement above — I’m a marketing guy and I’m just doing my job!
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