Schweitzer Mountain Resort vs Tamarack Resort
Schweitzer Mountain Resort and Tamarack Resort are neighbouring resorts in Idaho - here is how they stack up for different kinds of skier.
Suitability - who each resort suits
How well each resort matches different types of skier
| Skier type | Schweitzer Mountain Resort | Tamarack Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | Limited | Limited |
| Intermediates | Good | Good |
| Experts | Limited | Limited |
| Off-piste | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Terrain Park | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Families | Not ideal | Limited |
| Snow Confidence | Limited | Limited |
| Budget | Very good | Not ideal |
Beginners
Schweitzer Mountain Resort
Limited
Tamarack Resort
Limited
Intermediates
Schweitzer Mountain Resort
Good
Tamarack Resort
Good
Experts
Schweitzer Mountain Resort
Limited
Tamarack Resort
Limited
Off-piste
Schweitzer Mountain Resort
Not ideal
Tamarack Resort
Not ideal
Terrain Park
Schweitzer Mountain Resort
Not ideal
Tamarack Resort
Not ideal
Families
Schweitzer Mountain Resort
Not ideal
Tamarack Resort
Limited
Snow Confidence
Schweitzer Mountain Resort
Limited
Tamarack Resort
Limited
Budget
Schweitzer Mountain Resort
Very good
Tamarack Resort
Not ideal
Key stats compared
Head-to-head on the numbers that matter
| Stat | Schweitzer Mountain Resort | Tamarack Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Piste | 74 km | 57.8 km |
| Vertical drop | 720 m | 800 m |
| Lifts | 10 | 7 |
| Top elevation | 1945 m | 2327 m |
| Snow reliability | good snow | good snow |
| Snowiest month | January (~48cm) | No data |
| Day pass | €50 | €180 |
Piste
Schweitzer Mountain Resort
74 km
Tamarack Resort
57.8 km
Vertical drop
Schweitzer Mountain Resort
720 m
Tamarack Resort
800 m
Lifts
Schweitzer Mountain Resort
10
Tamarack Resort
7
Top elevation
Schweitzer Mountain Resort
1945 m
Tamarack Resort
2327 m
Snow reliability
Schweitzer Mountain Resort
good snow
Tamarack Resort
good snow
Snowiest month
Schweitzer Mountain Resort
January (~48cm)
Tamarack Resort
No data
Day pass
Schweitzer Mountain Resort
€50
Tamarack Resort
€180
Which should you choose?
Our verdict based on terrain, snow, and who each resort suits
Choose Schweitzer Mountain Resort if...
you're watching the budget.