Sandpoint, ID – Schweitzer Mountain Resort comes alive for Summer Celebration tomorrow.  Free chairlift rides, live music, arts and crafts, and various vendors are just a portion of the festivals highlights.

The Great Escape Quad will be running from 11 a.m. through 5 p.m. for complimentary chairlift rides. The scenic ride takes guests to Schweitzer’s 6,400-foot summit where views of Idaho, Washington, Montana and Canada can be enjoyed. In the village Chef Brett will be barbecuing up a storm with options ranging from burgers and hot dogs to smoked beef french dips.  Live music from “Not Quite Punk” and “Still Vertical” will entertain crowds from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

“We view this event as a great way to get the community together in welcoming summer,” said Mary Weber-Quinn, Schweitzer’s Director of Events and Activities. “It’s been a long spring and we’re ready to bring this mountain to life again for summertime.”

In addition to the festival highlights, a summer favorite, The Power Tower featuring a climbing wall and two bungee trampolines will be set up outside the Source. Guests can purchase tickets to bounce or climb 30 feet in the air.

Due to an amazing snow year the summit still has large quantities of snow. Schweitzer’s cross country biking trails and lift accessed downhill trails are either buried in snow or still a bit soggy, and unfortunately, will not be open this weekend. Equipment such as mountain bikes, skis, snowboards, etc. will not be permitted on the chairlift until further notice. However, building snowmen and having friendly snowball fights at the summit is encouraged.

Schweitzer’s summer season, which officially opens today, will be operating daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Sept. 5.