Ski Resorts Near Coeur d'Alene

Sandpoint, Idaho · 45 min from CDA

Schweitzer sits at 6,400 feet with views of Lake Pend Oreille, the Selkirks, and Canada. With 92 trails across 2,900 acres it covers every skill level from wide beginner greens to serious expert bowls and glades.

Good to know Arrive early on weekends. Parking fills fast.

Kellogg, Idaho · 45 min from CDA

Silver has the longest run in Idaho and some of the deepest tree skiing in the Northwest. The gondola rides from downtown Kellogg straight to the summit. The backside offers challenging terrain and fewer crowds than the front.

Good to know Weather can close the gondola. Check conditions before heading out.

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Mullan, Idaho · 60 min from CDA

Lookout sits right on the Idaho-Montana border and gets more snow than almost anywhere in the region -- 400 inches on average. Small, affordable, and rarely crowded. When a storm rolls in, Lookout is the move.

Good to know Smaller resort with limited food options. Pack snacks.

Mead, Washington · 60 min from CDA

Mt. Spokane is a reliable all-around resort with terrain for every level. Lower elevation than the Idaho mountains means conditions vary more season to season, but on a good snow year it punches well above its profile.

Good to know Lower elevation means conditions vary. Check the snow report first.

Chewelah, Washington · 90 min from CDA

49 North consistently surprises people who make the drive. 2,325 acres and 82 trails -- numbers that rival Schweitzer -- with a fraction of the traffic. If you want a full mountain without sharing it with half of Spokane, this is your spot.

Good to know The furthest resort on this list but worth the drive on a good snow day.

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