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Monday 7:30am - 4:30pm Tuesday 7:30am - 4:30pm Wednesday 7:30am - 4:30pm Thursday 7:30am - 4:30pm Friday 7:30am - 4:30pm Saturday 7:30am - 4:30pm Sunday 7:30am - 4:30pm

Selkirk Powder

Name: Selkirk Powder
Address: 10000 Schweitzer Mountain Road, Sandpoint, ID, 83864, US
Telephone: +12082636959
Price range: $$$
Rating: 4.7

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Selkirk Powder

Idaho ski guide service; snowcat, heli, BC, avalanche education and snowmobiling in the Selkirk Mtns
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Established in 2003 as an outfitting and guiding service, Selkirk Powder ® Company (SPC) provides snowcat, helicopter, self-propelled, and snowmobile-assisted alpine ski excursions. Uniquely, SPC is also a verified outfitter of Polaris Adventures offering guided snowmobile tours, an AIARE avalanche course Provider, and a professional division member of the National Ski Patrol. With state-issued li

cense and permits that cover nearly 200,000 acres of the rugged and beautiful Selkirk Mountain Range, SPC conveniently operates at Schweitzer in Sandpoint, Idaho, one of the largest ski resorts in the United States Pacific Northwest.

Fresh pow! Free swag!Seats available, get w Ronnie! 208-263-6959reservations@selkirkpowder.com Or reply here. DM. 🤙

02/26/2024

Fresh pow! Free swag!

Seats available, get w Ronnie!
208-263-6959
[email protected]
Or reply here. DM. 🤙

02/26/2024

🙏 Eli & crew, Mark & Sarah, We treasure your feedback!
We’re a small IDAHO biz with 20 caring employees who strive daily to make our snow farm the best it can be for everyone who visits with us. Reviews like these go A LONG WAY and we hope we can serve you guys fresh pow on many more occasions.
On behalf of Michael, Kyle, Ellie, Jill, Sage, JG, Brenda, Jason, Micah, Ben, Tim, Carrie, JR, James, Tyler, Triston, Kevin, Malia and Zach.
Ken, the Chief

02/24/2024

😘🌞 - 👋❄️
coming our way w breezy SW 💨 and 🥶temps 😀 …and it keeps giving ❄️❄️ atleast thru Thursday!

📸

02/14/2024

She said YES!
Congratulations Stacy & John
💍

02/12/2024

El Nino’s last rights …
Our lil’friend is quickly diminishing & with its record drop, talk of recovery in March is a topic of many conversations. Recently our snow base has been building. We shld exceed 70’ / 180cm after tonight at 6k ft. Riding up higher makes for makes for straighter lines in our famous glades, bigger drops and fluffier pillows. Hope you’re in our 4 sum 🏂⛷️fun!

Source: Cliff Mass, U of W
Pic:

02/03/2024

Bachelor party!
What started as a private snowcat trip turned into an epic snowmobile tour!
Congratulations husband to be Alex Propp, huge thanks to Casey Jones for hosting & Andrew, Dylan, Brad, Adam, Jack, Victor, Sam & Michael for smooth and pro riding!

We’re sure to see these dudes again!
🤠🤠🤠🤠🤠🤠🤠🤠🤠🤠

01/16/2024

🚺Rippers!!!
Wicked fun session w - Alpine Level 1 Guide and Alpine Level 2 Guide
There were some dudes mixed in but we’ll give them props another time.

01/15/2024

More to come!
Upcoming Wx comes w a ⚠️ we all ❤️

01/07/2024

White room booked?
❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️
NWS- Monday Night
Snow, heavy at times. Low 19. South wind 10 mph. Chance 100%. New snow 7 to 11 inches
Tuesday - Snow, heavy at times. Widespread blowing! High 27. Windy, southwest 24 to 32 mph, gusts 44 mph. Chance 100%. New snow 9 to 13 inches
Tuesday Night - Snow. Widespread blowing. Low 20. Windy. Chance 90%. New snow 3 to 7 inches.
Wednesday-Snow. High 22. Chance 80%. New snow 2 to 4 inches.
Wednesday Night - Snow, low around 4. Chance 70%.
Come get it kidz… looking like a cork puller Saturday the 13th
🎉

01/05/2024

❤️ the color!!
“The Sierra is in the moderate range for Saturday (5-11) with this model the most pessimistic. Colorado is highlighting moderate snow for the northern and central mountains (5-10) with higher amounts in the San Juan Range including New Mexico (12-18) this weekend. Selkirk Powder Guides in northern Idaho including the northern panhandle will do well with this storm. “ PCSteve & Blake
These PC guys are bullish on the waves ( not bs 😜) so if you’re headed to any of the above we wish u the deepest!
🤞

01/02/2024

Starting on the mtn top
and riding DOWN and down into a shaded river valley is our “secret sauce” to providing super cool snowmobile adventures. Recently we’ve been fortunate to adventure with Baja racers, European enduro competitors, polite Deep Southerners, some CA/WA heli skiing funsters, nID and eWA locals and most excitingly, handi-capable folk. Don’t let low/no snow conditions at home keep you from enjoying winter, come and take a snowmobile tour into the headwaters of one of Idaho’s coolest rivers.

01/01/2024

👋 Later ‘23
It’s ‘24, and we want more! Snow experts, put a 🎯 on the PNW and we’re happy to get their forecast emails and text alerts! Of course we will keep you up to date w results mixed up w some “shot from the hip” video and some upbeat 🎶…🕺

12/31/2023

Retro - Sherpa daze
The Sherpa (monster 2 track 4-stroke) treated skiers and riders well but sure beat the crap out of the drivers… Pat M pictured (1) Harry W (2) & Cole Thompson
We forever thankful to these guys as they persevered until the snowcats came into play.
We understand s few ski areas are employing Sherpa right now like
🥂 to ‘24. Sante!

12/31/2023

Newly-minted Idaho Level 2
Guide Ellie gets first buttery carves in our upper zone(s) yesterday.
are telling us that the 4th on brings welcome change w colder temps and copious H2O… SNOW!
Big 🙌 to , as well as and Avey Tech Krmp as they have achieved their Idaho Level One Alpine Ski Guides lucenses as well!
Cheers to all, happy New Years!

12/23/2023

Snowmobiling in the sun!
Up high is where the snow is. We’re riding brand new sleds on brand new snow with old guides who know all the secret spots. Come join us as we leave from Schweitzer’s summit for great sledding and opportunities for fabulous Xmas fun and photos. Upon return enjoy some cocktails and scrumptious food at the

12/16/2023

We’re stoked to be permitted an additional 6000+ acres of super terrain connected to our current ops and offering access from Priest Lake.
Over the next few seasons we will be working to make this larger and more dynamic area in one of the premier ski ops in North America.
Wanna ski it? Join our avey educators and bc guides as they bust out a high traverse from Blue Mtn.
Many thanks to Unofficial Networks and Powderchasers spreading our joy!

12/07/2023

Join Brenda as she leads our Level 1 courses in December.
Brenda packs some cred in pack!
ID Level 2 Alpine Ski Guide
AIARE Pro 1
AIARE Pro 2
AIARE Avalanche
AIARE Rescue
AIARE Course Leader
AMGA Apprentice Alpine Guide
AMGA Apprentice Ski Guide
AMGA Single Pitch Instructor
LNT Trainer
Wilderness First Responder
(The new item is—AMGA Single Pitch Instructor.)
CV
Summit Mt Everest South Side 2006
Ski off summits of Mt. Rainier, Mt Baker, Mt. Hood, Mt Adams
Guided mountains in Mexico, Ecuador, Nepal, and in western U.S.

Here’s a quick snapshot of what I’m doing in the next months.
December
15-17, 29-31 Lvl 1
January
ski guiding Mistaya Hut trip in BC Canada (still has 4 spots)
February
ski Guiding in Pemberton, BC
March
ski guiding Whitecap Alpine Hut trip
April
Ski mountaineering Spearhead Traverse, BC
ski mountaineering Mt Baker, WA (I have 2 spots)
May
ski mountaineering Mt Baker, WA (I have 3 spots)
Ciao, hope you can join me!
❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️

12/07/2023

Wx update & forecast from up in the Selkirks : Now: 26 degrees, 2” new, NOAA projects good odds of up to 9” by Friday am and 11” by Monday.
We’re set for the 15th w brand new Polaris snowmos rolling, ski guides, snowcat drivers and ski patrol training and AIARE avey students sliding and digging.
Have a happy day!

12/06/2023

Join JR tonight at Sportsman & Ski Haus ~ 213 Ironwood Dr. Coeur d’Alene at 6pm for an Avalanche Awareness Class.
JR is hugely talented and had built a big long list of accomplishments including avalanche education. We ❤️ him and we’re sure you’ll enjoy his class. Big thanks to Matt Neuman for bringing in JR, and setting up more discussions in the winter months ahead!

12/06/2023

🙇‍♂️
3.81” total 💧in 48hrs
Snowpack down 8” and holding big SWE !!!
Being the positive snow-farmers that we are we’re relieved to see windchill below freezing up high providing a “wintery mix”
Summit views courtesy , live weather, 5 day ski forecast from .forecast , Idaho Panhandle avey forecasts links from and snowpack data from SNOTEL are all available in one visit to our Weather & Webcams page.

12/01/2023

Yes, it’s that time of year again. Emma’s supervising the ramp building and road carving. & snowmobiling

11/14/2023

30m S of BC, CA
17” on the SNOTEL
25.7 degrees
0 mph wind
4 ski areas can be scoped from this super cam
Can you name the other two seen in the picture?

11/14/2023

Take some time and start your morning w a good story; picture a man with a problem, a deep one, one which sometimes can make life stressful 🤗- Steve has a passion for chasing lines of white powder…legally ❤️
Steve’s a and legend…he knows fronts, warm and cold, and the ❄️❄️❄️ effects of ea - follow him, pay him to give you the goods report ahead of time, or better yet get in front of him to feel the snow blasting you in the face! Check this YouTube from
https://youtu.be/it5Q7vLX__w?si=qFqeDqfB9RG0Oh7Q

10/27/2023

Premier time! following in the footsteps (better yet boot pack) of Factotum Project

https://youtu.be/7Jz_luz5WtU?si=ImQIlYhtf1VVRhRz

Thanks for the fun session and memories and

10/23/2023

Let it snow!
EPIC ALERT for the PNW, Northern Rockies 12-25 inches likley of cold POW.
The Models are in synch for deep snow with high confidence for the Cascades, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, and perhaps northern Utah (wildcard). The Sierra, Utah, and Colorado might do better next weekend with a 2nd storm Saturday-Sunday. Read the forecast and enjoy the change!

10/19/2023

Ready for it?
Don’t end up like Frederick the field 🐭 ! Get good riding outlooks and recommendations.
have the news you can use!

09/29/2023

It’s clashing w great Fall colors
❄️🍁❄️🍂❄️

09/20/2023

Are u ready to chase pow?
We ❤️ … bet u will too!

09/20/2023

❄️ Snow showers! ❄️
33 degrees, wind 10 mph WSW
Use our bio link to drop into the we**am and our live weather station… Happy Wednesday everyone!

08/22/2023

Rain 😀 Now .91” and more dropping!
Our thoughts and prayers are with those, local, domestic and international, affected by wildfire.

Address

10000 Schweitzer Mountain Road
Sandpoint, ID
83864

Opening Hours

Monday	7:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	7:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	7:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday	7:30am - 4:30pm
Friday	7:30am - 4:30pm
Saturday	7:30am - 4:30pm
Sunday	7:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+12082636959

Website

https://selkirkpowder.com/

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‘NUF Said! 🤠

Chaos 🤓 ❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️ We thrive on this pattern. Mod NE winds w this storm snow means good things for those riding SW aspects! We have fresh lines for you in our little snow-globe! Sign up today! 208.363.6959 or link from the bio

Lets go! SKI THE GOOD STUFF!! Yr 21

SNORKEL ALERT ❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️ @powderchasers got u covered, and we’ll your butts seated Saturday 🤞

6000 acre expansion 🤠 If it were a ski area it would rank #3 behind Whistler and Park City!!! Plans call for avey and self propelled tours headed along a high traverse this season and crafting access from Priest Lake area this summer. Very exciting terrain and prospects for incredible cat assisted touring in ‘24-25. So many ppl to thanks but especially the @idahodepartmentoflands @priestlakeidaho office 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌 @unofficialnetworks @powderchasers @powdermagazine

We’re pushing snow!! Wicked moisture content makes for great packing. Hope to have avey courses and sleds out here this weekend.

Yes, it’s that time of year again. Emma’s supervising the ramp building and road carving. #catskiing #aiare #avalanche & snowmobiling @schweitzer_mountain @aiare_official @polarisadventures @powderchasers

Rad Dad! 🎉⛷🥳 We’re resonating w parental units ! Ride with ur dadz. Slide with ur kidz Bring ur momz! We are family🎤

Getting 💥 ❄️⛷❄️🤩❄️ There’s a reason we named the co. Selkirk Powder! Just wait til the heli footage comes dumping in later tonight!! 😂 #catskiing #selkirk #mountains #idaho

Holding! ⛷ ❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️ So glad we ski west and north!

Classic audio🤣 ❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️🚁 Answer: Helicopter @kramedogs laughs his way thru Sluffalafagus #heliskiing #selkirk #mountains #priestlake #cavanaughbayresort

Flipping’ great! 😀 ❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️ @kobendean not hesitant to flip into some light pow! 😳While some prognosticators don’t know what to say, we’re rockin’ fresh along with @mikewiegeleheli @baldfacelodge @greatnorthernpowder and the other cat and heli Ops of the #pnw and #britishcolumbia Let’s go skiing & do it #northamerica ✅

Mr Wiggles ❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️ A few inches fresh, stellar guests…and Dave shredding the mono! 🤙

Dream job 🚜❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️💵 Snowcat driver wanted. $20-25hr doe, plus daily 💵 tips. Snowcat or heavy equipment w blade experience necessary. DM here. Details will follow.

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Our Story

Guided cat skiing, helicopter skiing, backcountry skiing and snowmobiling tours is our profession and passion.

Our world-famous snowy mountain range begins in Eastern Washington / Northern Idaho and terminates in British Columbia near Revelstoke. Over 90% of the snowcat and helicopter skiing companies in North America operate in the Selkirks because of their excellent snowcover and terrain, and the highway encircling them in roughly the shape of an oval is called The Powder Highway. The snowpack is unique–influenced by both Maritime (Alaska) and Continental (Utah) moisture flows. This sets up the best of all riding conditions; building a solid base that is continually added onto by fresh snowfall. Selkirk Powder is located on The Powder Highway, (on the American side referred to as Highway 95), and conveniently nestled in the alpine village at Schweitzer Mountain, 9 miles from Sandpoint, Idaho. Our front desk and meeting area are located in the Lakeview building directly in Schweitzer’s village and our lodge sits atop the 7-mile long ridge, just steps away from the summit of the Great Escape chairlift. Our lodge overlooks our cat skiing terrain of 4350 acres. Our tenure is a huge, West-facing amphitheater. We’ve segmented it into 7 sections, or riding zones, with some 92 named runs resulting in a rounded portfolio of open fields, powder pillows, narrow chutes and broader glades. Slope angles vary from light up to mid-40 degrees. You won’t find big alpine walls here, but what you will find is eminently skiable terrain, with deep, dry snow due to our Northern and Western exposure and epic tree skiing! We operate powerful Pisten Bully snowcats with custom “in-the-round” seating cabins built for 10 riders each. The average group makes 10 runs, achieving about 12,000-14,000 vertical feet. We’ve also built a vast network of surface and snowcat roads, which allow for quick lap times and friendly pickup locations.