Schweitzer to celebrate 50 years Dec. 13-15

SANDPOINT - Schweitzer Mountain Resort turns 50 years old this month and would like everyone to join in for its birthday weekend, Dec. 13-15.

Guests can ski all three days for less than the price of a typical adult lift ticket.

The weekend starts Dec. 13 with Community Day, a fundraiser for Bonner Partners in Care and Community Cancer Services of Sandpoint. That Friday all lift tickets will be just $10 - with all proceeds benefitting those two organizations. Guests can select which organization they'd like to donate to by purchasing online at Schweitzer.com. Tickets will also be for sale at the resort ticket windows on Friday morning, Dec. 13.

The big birthday party, Founders Day, is Saturday, Dec. 14. Schweitzer will be celebrating with $19.63 lift tickets in honor of their 1963 opening season. That afternoon; complimentary birthday cake will be served as supplies last, a re-dedication ceremony will take place to honor key figures in Schweitzer's history, followed by live music in Taps Lounge and the opening of Schweitzer's 25-year-old time capsule.

On Sunday, party goers can sleep in and take advantage of Schweitzer's Sunday Solution. Sunday afternoon tickets will be just $25 when purchased online.

"Schweitzer Mountain Resort wants to celebrate our 50th anniversary with the people who matter most, our loyal guests," said Tom Chasse, Schweitzer's president and CEO. "This weekend is about helping the community, celebrating 50 years of service, and exceptional skiing."