Long Bridge Swim

Dive into the thrill of the Northwest's Premier open water event—the Long Bridge Swim! Imagine yourself gliding through 1.76 miles of Lake Pend O'Reille's crystal-clear waters, surrounded by nature's grandeur and cheered on by an ecstatic crowd. Since its inception by the passionate Eric Ridgway in 1995, this annual first-Saturday-in-August swim has evolved from a close-knit group of 78 friends to over 530 swimmers in 2022, each carving their trail from one end of Sandpoint's historic Long Bridge to the other.

But it's not just about the swim; it's about community and water safety too. By participating, you're also supporting a fantastic cause as funds raised go towards providing essential swim lessons for children and adults around the greater Sandpoint Area. So come on in, the water's fine, and your stroke could help everyone enjoy our breathtaking Lake Pend O'Reille safely!