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Winter 2008
Taking a Giant Leap – Schweitzer Mountain Resort retires its firstborn chair and debuts two new ones in its place, along with an ode to Chair One and a profile of Shep Snow, founder of the Independence Racing Team. Plus artists in love; excerpts from two new books, “Boots ‘n’ Beans” and “Pioneer Voices of Priest Lake”; charting Sandpoint’s change; photo essays; Nordic skiing, and much more. |

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Winter 2007
25 Years of the Festival at Sandpoint - It's a musical milestone, 25 years of music under the stars with the Festival at Sandpoint, along with stories about sold-out shows, poster artists, a festival-goer's guide and the season calendar. Plus: mountain biking; rock climbing; the Long Bridge Swim; an interview with political cartoonist Bill Mitchell; and more.
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Winter 2007
Tales from the Edge - Read about mayhem and magic on Schweitzer Ski Patrol in its 40-plus year history, along with an introduction to the new Schweitzer CEO Tom Chasse. Plus: snowcatting in the Selkirk Mountains; Sandpoint's first film festival; acoustic musicians on the rise; two backcountry ski adventures, and more.
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Summer 2006
Get Out There: 10 great adventures - Discover 10 outdoor adventures within an hour of Sandpoint, from paddling to flying. Plus: three painters who paint on different canvases; a rock climbing memoir; Patrick McManus and his first novel, "The Blight Way"; Quest Aircraft and the Kodiak airplane; Extreme Makeover: Home Edition; and more.
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Winter 2006
Hang Time at Schweitzer: Take a Flying Leap into New Terrain - The mountain opens up 400 acres of new terrain at Little Blue, along with a story on the telemark scene and a profile of General Manager Ron Nova. Plus: the spa scene; literary leanings; KPND after 25 years; and more.
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Summer 2005
Wilderness of Water - A comprehensive recreation guide to Lake Pend Oreille, along with some history and literature about the great lake. Plus: literary scene, founding families, Georgia Shonk-Simmons interview, a pair of art features, an old-growth forests photo essay, and more. |
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Winter 2005
In Your Face - Meet three of Sandpoint's top photographers and learn about what they do and how they do it. Plus: an exclusive interview with actor Viggo Mortensen, Sandpoint's year of discovery as the "West's best small town," a newcomers' guide to living in Sandpoint and more. |
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Summer 2004
Wilder Walks Author Dennis Nicholls recounts seven months spent hiking the Selkirks. Plus: Panida So Grand, expansion and history of the historic theater; Sandy Compton’s analysis and tips on local golf courses’ toughest holes; a fish seminar with Patrick F. McManus and Boots Reynolds; and two lakeshore real estate developments. |
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Winter 2004
Schweitzer turns 40, a tale of two managers. Plus "Following Ross Hall's footsteps", Winter Wildlife, an interview with Frank VanderSloot, President & CEO of Melaleuca, Inc. |
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Summer 2003
Wild Walks lake hikes in the Cabinet Mountains. Plus: Guide to NORBA fat-tire races, kayaking, driving tours, Steve Willey interview, golf pros, Bookcrossing.com and choosing a contractor. |
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Winter 2003
Hidden Schweitzer hints to the super sweet spots. Plus: backcountry travel log, furniture as art, Shari Short interview, centennial film, ice recreation. |
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Summer 2002
Swingin' Summer 1 great big beautiful lake, 2 fabulous float trips, 3 super swimming holes and 4 lovely little lakes. Plus: lookout tower camping, waterfall hikes, Scott Glickenhaus interview and remembering the Sundance Fire. |
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Winter 2002
Got Snow? Here's nine ways to get out and enjoy it. Plus: sculptors of Sandpoint, nightlife, Reidar Wahl interview, Freeride Institute ... and a whole lot more. |
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Summer 2001
Sandpoint centennial, a century of memories. Special issue. Plus: Maiden Rock and other lake-view hikes, Erik Daarstad interview, golf, lake play, real estate |
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Winter 2001
Blasting off the deep end. Schweitzer launches Northwest Territory. Plus: gallery owners on collecting art, skiing from Caribou Lodge, Dr. Foster Cline interview, planned communities, 10 years of Sandpoint Magazine |
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Summer 2000
Great grizzlies and other wild residents. Special wildlife issue. Plus: a '5 bear day' in the Cabinets, Bonner County fair, Delia Owens interview, woodland retreats |
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Winter 2000
Skiing into the future. New owners, new attitude, new thrills: it's a whole new Schweitzer. Plus: a century of Sandpoint, woven by family woodworkers, Marty Becker interview, ice hockey, log homes |
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Summer 1999
Paddling from the past to the present: river journeys in the wake of explorer David
Thompson. Plus: the B&B experience, hiking the Monarchs, great golf in North Idaho and more. |
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