Basin Express Mountain Lookout

A Commanding Alpine Panorama

From high on the Basin Express chairlift, this camera captures one of the most sweeping vistas in the region. The frame takes in the layered Selkirk and Cabinet mountain ranges as they roll toward the horizon, with the vast blue expanse of Lake Pend Oreille anchoring the middle distance.

The Heart of a Renowned Ski Resort

Below the viewpoint sits the Schweitzer village, the largest ski and snowboard area in the state. Its network of runs and lifts threads through dense stands of pine and fir, offering a living portrait of a working mountain resort in every season.

Lake and Forest Country

The panorama frames the Idaho Panhandle, a landscape of deep glacial lakes and endless evergreen forest. Lake Pend Oreille, one of the deepest lakes in the United States, dominates the view — a striking backdrop for hikers, skiers, and travelers alike.

A Year-Round Vantage Point

Whether blanketed in alpine meadow greens or draped in snow, this vantage reveals the shifting character of the Selkirk high country. It is a favorite window onto one of the Pacific Northwest's signature mountain destinations.