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Lost Trail vs Schweitzer Mountain Resort

Lost Trail excels for families prioritizing family features, while Schweitzer Mountain Resort offers more terrain for diverse skill levels.

The Verdict

Lost Trail leads with 4 wins
Best for Families
Lost Trail

Family-focused experience

Best Snowfall
Schweitzer Mountain Resort

162" average season

Best Terrain
Schweitzer Mountain Resort

Impressive mountain

Best Value
Lost Trail

$0 day pass

Easiest Access
Lost Trail

Most accessible

Best Village Vibe
Lost Trail

Pleasant base area

Lost Trail
Idaho, United States
$$
Schweitzer Mountain Resort
Idaho, United States
$$

Family

Ski School Age
-
-
Full-Day Program
-
-
Beginner Terrain
6.5
5.0
Walkability
5.0
5.0
Village Vibe
5.0
5.0

Mountain

Vertical
1,753'
2,379'
Skiable Area
0 ac
0 ac
Green Runs
26%
3%
Trails
46
94
Lifts
8
10

Getting There

Airport
BOI
BOI
Drive Time
2h
2h
Road Ease
5.0
5.0

Cost

Passes
None
None
Day Pass
$0
$0
Cost Tier
Moderate
Moderate

Village

Dining
Limited
Limited
Grocery
Spa
Pool
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Snowfall Comparison

Live conditions

Lost Trail

113.5"

avg season

2024-25 season

117.2" total

103%

Schweitzer Mountain Resort

162"

avg season

2024-25 season

189.7" total

117%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr
162"81"0"
Lost Trail
Schweitzer Mountain Resort

Key Insights

Lost Trail excels for families prioritizing family features, while Schweitzer Mountain Resort offers more terrain for diverse skill levels.

Key Differences

  • Lost Trail's beginner terrain score (6.5) exceeds Schweitzer Mountain Resort's (5.0), making it better for families prioritizing beginner runs
  • Lost Trail offers more terrain variety (0 acres vs 0 acres)
  • Schweitzer Mountain Resort has greater vertical drop (2,379' vs 1,753'), offering longer runs
  • Lost Trail has more beginner/intermediate terrain (74% green and blue), while Schweitzer Mountain Resort skews more advanced (53% black and double black)

Best For

Lost Trail

  • Families with first-time skiers (good beginner terrain)
  • Budget-conscious families

Schweitzer Mountain Resort

  • Budget-conscious families
  • Expert skiers (53% advanced terrain)

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Regions

Colorado
Utah
British Columbia

Best For

Best for Beginners
Most Walkable
Best for Toddlers

Guides

First Family Ski Trip Guide
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