There s plenty of social distance out on the slopes, but resorts are requiring masks in lift lines and lodges and limiting lodge use. Most skiers and boarders are happy to comply but Schweitzer Mountain in Idaho had to suspend season passes for some who refused to wear masks and were verbally abusive to lift line attendants. Schweitzer Mountain Resort
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There s plenty of social distance out on the slopes, but resorts are requiring masks in lift lines and lodges and limiting lodge use. Most skiers and boarders are happy to comply but Schweitzer Mountain in Idaho had to suspend season passes for some who refused to wear masks and were verbally abusive to lift line attendants.
KXLY
January 13, 2021 7:24 AM Olivia Roberts
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KELLOGG, Idaho Several local ski mountains will be closed Wednesday due to severe weather.
Silver Mountain, Schweitzer Mountain Resort, Lookout Pass and Mt. Spokane have all said they will shut down operations for the day.
A High Wind Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service as gusts hit up to 65 miles per hour.
Winds overnight knocked down trees and caused power outages across the Inland Northwest.
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Schweitzer pauses twilight skiing amid overwhelming lack of compliance with COVID-19 rules
Tom Chasse, president and CEO of the ski resort in North Idaho, said he will not continue to tolerate the verbal abuse directed at staff members. Author: Megan Carroll Updated: 6:00 PM PST January 11, 2021
SANDPOINT, Idaho Schweitzer Mountain Resort in North Idaho is temporarily pausing its twilight skiing operations due to an overwhelming lack of compliance with its COVID-19 protocols, including mask policies and social distancing.
Masks are required in the ski resort s lift lines and indoor spaces where it is not possible to maintain six feet of distance from others.