Schweitzer Mountain Resort Policies
A Few Dos & Don'ts
Schweitzer is located on private property (not public land, forest service, etc) so please be respectful of our policies and rules. Thank you!
Guest Services Policy Links:
Motorized Vehicle Access:
Motor vehicles (including ATVs & motorcycles) are not permitted on Schweitzer property other than on established public roadways and parking areas. Limited access may be granted with prior authorization.
Powered Mobility-Assist devices such as powered wheelchairs are permitted in Schweitzer Village and facilities. Please contact Schweitzer with any questions about disabled access.
Uphill Travel Policy:
For your safety and to avoid disruption in our ability to safely open and operate the mountain, uphill travel is prohibieted (except on Nordic trails). Hazards include: Avalanches and explosives work, on-snow equipment, winch lines and unmarked obstacles.
Schweitzer is private property. Valid lift ticket/pass is required at all times. Violators may be prosecuted and/or trespassed for up to 1 year. Thank you for your cooperation!
Horses/ Pack Animals:
Horses or other pack animals are not permitted on Schweitzer property, including the village and trail system. A horseback riding concessionaire has exclusive access to designated trails on our trail network. Other private access via horse or pack animal is prohibited.
Service Animals:
Trained service animals are welcome in most locations throughout Schweitzer Mountain Resort (SMR). Guests who use service animals must retain control of their animals at all times and should keep them on a leash or harness while visiting. SMR Employees are not permitted to take control of service animals.
Service animals are restricted from the following locations:
Chairlifts
All ski slopes (including Terrain Parks)
Tubing Hill
Zip line
Climbing Wall
** Please note that all dogs are supposed to be on a leash at all times and are not permitted beyond the clock tower during the winter season. **
Snow Bikes (Sno-go, Trikes, etc):
Schweitzer does not allow snow bikes, sno-go, trikes or any other bicycle/scooter type sliding device on our chairlifts.
Sledding
Schweitzer does not permit sledding anywhere on property.
Firearms:
For the safety and comfort of all our guests, Schweitzer Mountain Resort prohibits the carrying of firearms while on Schweitzer’s premises, with the exception of active on-duty law enforcement officers.
Camping:
Overnight camping is permitted with permission in designated parking areas only. Camping must be in a fully self-contained RV only. RV campers must obtain an overnight RV pass from the Guest Services department. No tent camping is permitted on Schweitzer property.
E-Bikes:
E-Bikes (Class I ONLY) are allowed on Schweitzer trails. This includes lift-serviced trails (provided the e-bike fits in our loading trays). E-bikes YIELD TO ALL OTHER TRAFFIC ON THE TRAILS.
Web Accessibility:
Schweitzer is committed to facilitating the accessibility and usability of its digital properties for people with disabilities. Schweitzer is in the process of implementing the relevant portions of the World Wide Web Consortium’s Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.0 Level AA (WCAG 2.0 AA) as its web accessibility standard. Our websites will be tested on a periodic basis with assistive technology such as screen readers and screen magnifiers and with users with disabilities who use these technologies.
Fires:
Wood or charcoal campfires/grills are not permitted on Schweitzer property except during winter operations, and then only in association with authorized RV camping. Schweitzer reserves the right to use campfires as part of special events or activities at any time in accordance with state and federal fire restrictions.
Hunting:
Hunting is not permitted on Schweitzer’s land/premises.
UAV/Drones:
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV), commonly referred to as drones, are not permitted without prior authorization from the Mountain Operations and Marketing Directors.
Private Aircraft:
Landing private aircraft on Schweitzer’s property is prohibited without prior authorization from the Mountain Operations Director.
Hang Gliding/Paragliding:
Hang Gliding, paragliding, or similar activities (launching or landing) are not permitted on Schweitzer’s premises.
Firewood gathering/ Cutting of trees or brush:
Cutting of any trees, brush, or logs for any reason, including firewood gathering, is prohibited on Schweitzer property without prior permission from the Mountain Operations Director.
Huckleberry Picking:
We welcome huckleberry picking on Schweitzer property, but the use of commercial pickers, rakes, etc is not permitted. Huckleberry picking on Schweitzer property is for personal use only, not to be resold. If you are caught using rakes, damaging bushes, etc you will be asked to leave the property and potentially be trespassed for the future.
Transparency in Coverage Rule (TIC)
For details on our TIC, click here.
Thank you for your cooperation!
