ADVENTURE
FINDING THE FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH During a Schweitzer Backcountry Adventure
By BOB LEGASA
T he older I get, the better I was,” seemed to be the man- tra for a mini U.S. Freestyle Ski Team reunion. What better place for a get together with my old team- mates than skiing in the backcoun- try of North Idaho. This past February several of my old 1980’s US Freestyle Ski Team mates came out to visit. Our plan was to spend a few days skiing Sch- weitzer Mountain and then one day skiing powder with Schweitzer Back- country Adventure. Just behind the Schweitzer ski area boundary, Sch- weitzer Backcountry Adventures of- fers guided backcountry cat skiing and snowboarding in the west bowl of Schweitzer Basin. If you’ve ever thought about trying snowcat ski-
ing, here’s your opportunity. You can warm up riding at the resort for a day or two, then venture into the backcountry for a powder-skiing ad- venture you won’t forget. With over 4,300 acres and 6 miles of snow-cov- ered roads, getting to the powder goods is easy riding in a comfortable 12-person heated snowcat. What better opportunity to show this crew my skiing playground and let them experience first-hand why I call Schweitzer home. Just a few days before everyone’s arrival, Ullr the Snow God blessed us by drop- ping over a foot of fresh snow. Things were lining up perfectly, and I knew this was going to be a special treat for my guests.
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