January 14-15, 2005, Schweitzer/Spokane

The only reason to go to Warren Miller films anymore is the shwag -- we used our free passes to Schweitzer this weekend and wow, it was worth it. <br><br>Schweitzer's a pretty good size hill and it sucks up skiers like a sponge. We skied Sat/Sun there and were almost always alone, despite longer lift lines on Sunday. Upper mountain was incredibly soft, with some thigh-waist deep pockets and lots of untracked knee deep fluff, even on the last two runs through the trees on Sunday.<br><br>Half day at Mt. Spokane on Monday, before driving home. Feather light powder on the upper mountain, drifted and filled in to a foot or two. Icy bumps on the lower mountain, but good coverage overall. Empty and cheap!