Winter Activities
Discover the North Idaho magic with epic powder at Schweitzer, and activities for your entire family
From snowy at Schweitzer to cozy sleigh rides, lean into the magic just minutes from Hotel Ruby
Sledding & Tubing
Hit the hills with a classic winter favorite. Sandpoint offers thrilling tubing at Schweitzer Mountain’s Hermit’s Hollow and free local sledding spots.
We even have our own private hill right at Hotel Ruby.
Ski & Board at Schweitzer
Just 11 miles from Hotel Ruby, Schweitzer Mountain offers Idaho’s largest ski resort experience. With legendary powder, tree skiing, terrain parks, and breathtaking views over Lake Pend Oreille, it’s perfect for beginners to experts—then return to our cozy hot tubs for apres-ski relaxation
Sandpoint Winter Carnival
Beat the blues with Sandpoint’s legendary mid-winter party!
Just steps from Hotel Ruby, the annual Winter Carnival in February lights up downtown with 10 days of pure snowy fun. Join our great local culture with events like dazzling parades, fireworks, and the hilarious K9 Keg Pull! Then unwind in our indoor hot tub or your suite.
