49th Parallel North Ski Safari

North America

Secure the ultimate bragging rights that come with skiing lesser-known resorts and unearth a host of hidden gems on our cross-border 49th Parallel North Ski Safari.
  • Off the Beaten Track
  • Powder
  • Village Charm
  • Once-in-a-Lifetime
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With relatively simple but spectacular drives, your trip begins in Schweitzer Mountain Resort in the USA before crossing the 49th Parallel North to RED Mountain Resort in Canada. Both areas are a must for fans of steep and deep and there's even more skiing to be had along the way.

Schweitzer offers 2,900 acres of incredible terrain, including the countless on and off-piste lines along Schweitzer Bowl & Outback Bowl's 6,000 ft ridge line. The resort boasts an abundance of guaranteed snow and with the nearest city 90 miles away, it never gets busy. The modern and fast lifts whisk you up so you can really rack up the runs.

RED Mountain is one of those hidden gems that can change your perspective on skiing forever. The terrain choices are unbeatable, the "locals' hill" vibe still exists, the resort is proudly independent, the tree skiing is rightly considered the best in the world, and the cat-skiing is simply outstanding. RED will deliver some of the best skiing of your life and you'll wonder why it's not on every UK skier's bucket list.

This ski safari wouldn't be complete without a day trip to Whitewater where the backcountry certainly makes you earn your turns with steep, technical chutes and bowls offering the promise of neck-deep powder. Or for even more skiing, spend a day at the aptly named 49° North Mountain Resort which sits right on the line of latitude which gives this ski safari its name. It's also conveniently on the drive between Schweitzer and RED!

They may be in different countries but both Schweitzer and RED feature on the Ikon Base Pass (5 days in each). If you want to add a day in Whitewater or 49° North, you'll need to purchase a day pass.

"If you want the best tree skiing in North America, technically challenging terrain, blissfully empty slopes, deep snow, off-piste, backcountry, cat skiing and the adventure of skiing in two countries on one trip, then the 49th Parallel North is the ski safari for you."

Suggested Itinerary

All of our holidays are tailor-made to suit your dates and requirements, however below is a sample itinerary to show how the resorts might best be combined.

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Our prices

Every holiday is tailor-made, just for you.

To give you the most choice and best value, we create every holiday from scratch. This means that the quotation you receive is unique, based on your preferred departure dates, group size and holiday preferences.

We save you time and get the most for your money.

We sift through the prices and promotions for every airline, hotel and resort, exploring all options. We don’t publish all our prices online. Instead, we give personal quotations within 1-2 days of receiving your request.

How much?

The sample prices below give an indication of how much our suggested itinerary may cost. Speak to us for a tailored price with your choice of resorts, activities and accommodation.

12 nights from £2580pp - 12 nights
2 adults departing 22 January 2025
  • 1 night at the Cambria Hotel Spokane Airport
  • 5 nights at the 3* Springhill Suites Sandpoint (30 minutes from Schweitzer)
  • 6 nights at 4*+ The Josie in RED Mountain Resort
  • Return flights London Heathrow to Spokane
  • 5 seater SUV car hire
  • Add Ikon Base Pass from £714pp
  • Add a night at the Constella Cabins in RED Mountain Resort from £450
  • Select departures in 2025
Book by: 31 March 2024

All prices are subject to availability and include accommodation, flights and transfers or car hire unless otherwise specified.

We can also book your lift passes, ski hire, ski school and extras like city add-ons, just let us know when you enquire!

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