Schweitzer Mountain Resort
Schweitzer Mountain Resort in Sandpoint, Idaho
Painted in 1992
Our custom black wooden frames feature a deep, squared profile to showcase Niehues’ timeless work. Frame width ranges from ⅞ to 1 ⅝ inches, dependent upon on print size, and features a non-glare acrylic front plus foamcore backing.
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Schweitzer Ski Mountain
Location: Bonner County, Idaho, U.S.
Nearest city: Sandpoint 11 miles (18 km) Spokane, Washington 80 miles (130 km)
Coordinates: 48.367°N 116.623°W
Vertical: 2,440 ft (744 m)
Top elevation: 6,400 ft (1,951 m)
Base elevation: 3,960 ft (1,207 m) lowest chair - Stella 4,700 ft (1,433 m) main village
Skiable area: 2,900 acres (11.7 km2)
Runs: 92 - 20% beginner - 40% intermediate - 35% advanced - 5% expert
Longest run: Little Blue Ridge 2.1 miles (3.4 km)
Lift system: 9 chairlifts - 1 high-speed six-pack - 2 high-speed quads - 1 triple - 3 doubles - 2 surface tows
Lift capacity: 12,502 / hour
Terrain parks: 3
Snowfall: 300 in (760 cm)
Snowmaking: 200 acres (0.81 km2)
Night skiing: 2 chairlifts
"The 'Rembrandt of snow' has published a hefty coffee table book with a collection of nearly all of his hand-painted maps."
Timeless art for your home
Hand-painted maps require the best reproduction process available. Each illustration starts with a high resolution digital scan. It is then printed on museum quality cotton paper using the latest HDR ink-jet technology.
Legendary Ski Artist James Niehues
If you are a skier or snowboarder, there is a good chance James Niehues has been your mountain guide. Throughout his 30 year career he has worked at the smallest hills and the most expansive resorts in North America. He has left his mark in South America, Australia, Asia and Europe too. And even if you have never shared a bottomless powder day with him, he has always been close by.