Finding an Idaho treasure
- Kevin Pearce
- Jan 17, 2022
- 1 min read
After a few great days in Washington we moved west towards north Idaho. The snow forecast showed the probablity of a storm was likely to occur near the Canadian border - with a lack of storms in the west of USA the best option was to move higher up and inland.
Whilst Idaho is a great spot for the summer with its great landscapes and lakes, there's also some winter gems that shouldn't be overlooked, such as the Schweitzer mountain resort at the footbed of the Selkirk range.
We were presented with an incredible inversion on our first day, where the bluebird sunny day was a complete contrast to the cloudy and foggy town of Sandpoint.
The warm weather the previous day coupled with rain meant there was a shiny coating of ice on higher ground, which made the day very interesting as we searched for better conditions between the trees and closer to the base, finding smooth and untouched lines to shred!
Schweitzer's mountain range offers open bowls and great tree riding, and has insane potential for superb powder runs both inbound and out on the back bowls - definitely worth checking out when conditions are prime. Can't wait to return!
I read the post about finding an Idaho treasure and it really made me think about how exploring new places can feel like uncovering hidden gems, whether you’re hiking snowy trails or just wandering off the main path to see something new. Last term when deadlines piled up I had to use online Statistics class videos to keep my study on track while still planning small breaks and trips, and that taught me how balance makes big goals feel possible.
This post genuinely gave me the urge to pack my bags and head straight to Schweitzer! The way you described that inversion — bluebird skies above while the town below sat buried in fog — sounds like something out of a dream. There's something so satisfying about hunting for those hidden gem lines through the trees when the conditions aren't perfect on top. It honestly reminds me of how I feel grinding through a tough week of deadlines, even using Assignment Help In UK to stay on track, and then finally getting that clear, rewarding moment of breakthrough. Idaho clearly has so much more to offer in winter than people give it credit for, and Schweitzer sounds like one of…
I read the story about finding an Idaho treasure and it made me smile thinking about how a simple hike turned into a cool memory because of curiosity and patience. I remember a time when I had to help with engineering assignment after school while waiting for my ride, and that little push helped me finish and feel proud. It reminds me that even hard days can turn into good learning moments.
Kev loves idaho! He should join ellstacker for a season and make it his base. With utah right there and hood so close… it seems like an epic launching point. and no need to stress about crossing borders!