By Rachel Camaerei • Communications Coordinator • PMVB
Sound like a dream come true? It’s time to stop dreaming, shift your winter into high gear and plan your incredible Pocono skiing vacation where anyone can find their little slice of heaven.
With a history dating back to 1946 when the Pocono Mountains welcomed the first commercial ski area in Pennsylvania and perfected the art of snowmaking, the Poconos have become a bonafide ski destination. Today, the Poconos have it all… whether it be the corduroy groomed beginner slopes or the double black diamonds and terrain parks to test your skills. Get out and experience the exhilaration when your skis start sliding down a Pocono slope.
Need ski gear? The Pocono Mountains offers plenty of locations for equipment rental where you can stop at along the way and get geared up to hit the slopes! Or rentals are available at all area ski resorts in PA; Blue Mountain Ski Resort, Camelback Mountains Resort, Jack Frost – Big Boulder, Shawnee Mountain and Ski Big Bear.
Big Boulder Ski Area • Lake Harmony
Trails: Up to 16 • Lifts: Up to 8
This season: New this year, $500K has been put into snowmaking and grooming equipment upgrades and restaurants, lodges and trail improvements. Five terrain parks allow the ultimate Pocono freestyle at Big Boulder. Operations are primarily at night, with extended daytime hours over holidays and weekends. Check out holiday specials and exclusive discounts for military, with expanded savings for active, retired and honorably discharged vets.
Jack Frost Mountain • Blakeslee
Trails: Up to 20 • Lifts: Up to 9
This season: Upgraded snow equipment calls for optimum conditions at Jack Frost. Purchase your Peak Pass and sign your kids up for the Junior Development and Competition Teams for an additional fee. With your Peak Pass, you’ll even gain access to seven Peak Resorts across the Northeastern United States, including sister mountain Big Boulder! New this year, the Peak Discover Program provides three step-by-step packaged learning lessons available at all Peak Resorts.
Blue Mountain Resort • Palmerton
Trails: Up to 39 • Lifts: Up to 16
This season: Gear up for this season with Blue Mountain, literally. Blue has updated its rental equipment by a modest $400,000. And to make things easier, a new e-store will allow guests to rent equipment and buy tickets online, and check-in with a simple phone scan once arriving. Why wait in line when you can hit the slopes faster? Cruise down the trails, or challenge yourself on Razor’s Edge, a 3,000-foot double black diamond trail.
Camelback Mountain • Tannersville
Trails: Up to 38 • Lifts: Up to 16
This season: Prepping for the season, Camelback has upgraded its snow equipment and added a new trail, terrain park and beginner acreage. Two new ski-in, ski-out restaurants have been added as well; Berrelli’s Family Style Italian and Kartrite’s Summit House. For a limited time, grab your Triple Ticket and experience three days of snow sport fun or purchase your Hero or Super Pass for the ski season, and get a Camelbeach Season Pass valid for summer 2019!
Shawnee Mountain Ski Area • East Stroudsburg
Trails: Up to 23 • Lifts: Up to 11
This season: Shawnee Mountain caters to all level skill types, so everyone can take advantage of the newly upgraded grooming and snowmaking equipment. Save on winter fun this year with Shawnee’s Maxi-Misers programs. Enjoy skiing and riding any day, any time with either the Lift, Lift and Rental or 3 Day Learn to Ski/Snowboard passes. Enjoy newly upgraded rental equipment and charging stations in the Hope and Trepp Lodges.
Ski Big Bear • Lackawaxen • Lifts: Up to 7
This season: New and improved for the 2018-19 ski season, Ski Big Bear has installed new snow guns throughout the mountain. With new incentives for residents as well as nearby lodging packages for visitors, Ski Big Bear is bringing the savings to the slopes. Catch even more deals and discounts in January during Learn to Ski/Snowboard month. Choose from rental packages, unlimited season passes or become a member and receive new, exclusive perks.
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