Large mountains cover parts of Pennsylvania, many hosting skiing experiences. More than two dozen ski resorts grace these mountains, from the Pocono Mountains to the Laurel Highlands. Whether the resorts create their own snow artificially or rely on the winter snow to cover their mountainside slopes, each resort offers its own unique reasons to make the trip to Pennsylvania for your skiing vacation.
Located between Blakeslee, Pennsylvania, and White Haven, the Jack Frost Ski Area has more than 21 trails on 100 acres of terrain. Jack Frost Mountain has a 600-foot vertical drop and lift tickets are good for both Jack Frost and Big Boulder, a two-for-one deal. Big Boulder offers 55 acres of terrain with 100 percent snowboarding.
Jack Frost
1 Jack Frost Mountain Road
Blakeslee, PA 18610
570-443-8425
jfbb.com
Tanglwood is located in the Poconos, overlooking Lake Wallenpaupack. The resort hosts nine trails for beginners as well as experts and snowboarders. Night skiing is allowed and all trails are lit. The lodge sports a restaurant, lounge and rental shop.
Tanglwood Ski Area
192 Paper Birch South
Tafton, PA 18464
877-674-7669
skitanglwood.com
Sno Mountain Ski Resort is located in the northeast of the Poconos. The resort promises skiers a 1,000-foot vertical drop. Drops are available for both beginners and the more experienced. The double black diamond offers the steepest drop in the northwest Poconos and the intermediate cruising trails are over a mile long. The resort also offers night skiing and is 100 percent snowboarding accessible.
Sno Mountain
1000 Montage Mountain Road
Scranton, PA 18507
570-969-7669
snomtn.com
Bear Creek Mountain Resort sits on 330 acres in Berks County, Pennsylvania. The resort offers 12 trails of ski-able terrain over 86 acres. The most challenging trail is the Sasquatch with a 50 percent slope. The resort also includes a 1,000-foot tube park, the biggest in the region.
Bear Creek Mountain Resort & Conference Center
101 Doe Mountain Lane
Macungie, PA 18062
610-682-7100
bcmountainresort.com
Camelback is the Poconos’ largest ski resort. It features 34 trails, all available for night skiing. The resort has 15 lifts, one half-pipe and two lighted terrain parks. The resort offers learn-to-ski packages for all ages. The rental shop has 300 snowboards and various types of skis for the more experienced skier.
Camelback Mountain Resort
One Camelback Road
Tannersville, PA 18372
570-629-1661
skicamelback.com
The Blue Mountain Ski Area features 34 trails and nine lifts. The highest vertical is 1,082 feet and the resort offers a Detachable Six-Seater. By detaching the seats not in use, it makes the lift run faster while the six seats allows larger groups to get to the top together. The area is 100 percent capable for snowboarding. The resort contains four terrain parks for various difficulty levels and makes the Blue Mountain Ski Area the longest in the Poconos.
Blue Mountain Ski Area
1660 Blue Mountain Drive
Danielsville, PA 18038
610-826-7700
skibluemt.com
Hidden Valley offers 25 slopes and trails and advertises itself as a family resort. The resort is located in the Laurel Highlands and is a natural snow winter destination. Nine lifts are available with 28 slopes and trails offered. During the remainder of the year, the resort is open for mountain biking, hiking, fishing, paddleboats and camping.
Hidden Valley Resort
One Craighead Drive
Hidden Valley, PA 15502
814-443-8000
hiddenvalleyresort.com
Seven Springs is the largest ski resort in all of Pennsylvania. There are 285 acres of extra wide beginner slopes. The resort offers 32 trails and its black diamond is the notorious Goosebumps. The resort offers daily lessons and the rental shop offers more than 3,000 skis. The resort also offers eleven restaurants, a luxury spa, five lounges and games for the entire family.
Seven Springs Mountain Resort
777 Waterwheel Drive
Seven Springs, PA 15622
814-352-7777
7springs.com
The newest resort on this list, Whitetail’s landscape design keeps the experts separated from the novice skiers, with special beginner's packages offered. The resort also offers a half-pipe and snowboard park. There are 10 lifts and 21 trails with the longest run reaching 4,500 feet.
Whitetail Resort
13805 Blairs Valley Road
Mercersburg, PA 17236
717-328-9400
skiwhitetail.com
Located in Union Dale, Elk Mountain’s peak rises to 2,693 feet. The resort has 27 slopes and trails and houses a 4,000 foot quad lift. Snowboarding, alpine skiing and night skiing are available. The longest run on the mountain is 9,240 feet.
Elk Mountain Ski Resort
344 Elk Mountain Road
Union Dale, PA 18470-9552
570-679-4400
elkskier.com
