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Wooden dock overlooking a mountain lake near Sandpoint, Idaho

Outdoor Gear Guide for Sandpoint

Sandpoint is a charming mountain town nestled between Lake Pend Oreille and the Selkirk Mountains. Home to Schweitzer Mountain Resort and surrounded by national forest, it offers year-round outdoor recreation in one of Idaho's most scenic settings.

☀️ summer ❄️ winter

Photo by Amanda Bear on Unsplash

Highlights

Schweitzer Mountain — 2,900 acres of skiable terrain

Lake Pend Oreille — Idaho's largest lake at 43 miles long

Pend d'Oreille Bay Trail — waterfront walking and biking

Gold Hill trailhead for backcountry exploration

Activities at Sandpoint

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Featured Gear for Sandpoint

Best Value
$500

Rossignol Experience 82 Basalt Skis

4.2
  • Versatile all-mountain width at 82mm waist
  • Basalt fiber dampens vibration on hardpack
  • Forgiving enough for improving intermediates
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Best Value
$260

Osprey Atmos AG 50

4.7
  • Anti-Gravity suspension spreads weight across hips and back
  • Excellent ventilation on hot climbs
  • Stow-on-the-Go trekking pole attachment
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Premium
$1,100

Wilderness Systems Pungo 125

4.5
  • Phase 3 AirPro seat is incredibly comfortable
  • Large cockpit for easy entry and exit
  • Great tracking for a rec kayak
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