Everything You Need to Know About the 2025 - 2026 Pocono Ski Season Opening

Blue Mountain Resort

Palmerton, PA
Trails: Up to 40
Lifts: Up to 16
Highest Vertical: 1,082 ft
This season: The home of Pennsylvania's highest vertical, Blue Mountain Resort has some of the most enhanced snowmaking technology around, meaning you can expect exceptional powder all over the mountain, including on the country's largest snow tubing park, with up to 56 lanes, three carpet lifts, and nighttime Sonic Tubing! Discover the upgraded, energy-efficient lighting while night skiing and boarding, try loaded fries from the Spud Truck, and take advantage of beginner lessons which now include lift ticket and rentals. Don't forget, Blue Mountain is part of the Ikon Pass network and also offers unlimited skiing through the Peak to Peak Pocono Pass.

Camelback Mountain

Tannersville, PA
Trails: Up to 39
Lifts: Up to 16
Highest Vertical: 800 ft
This season: With 166 acres, 39 trails, and five terrain parks, you'll never get bored skiing or snowboarding at Camelback Mountain. The Peak to Peak Pocono Pass allows unlimited skiing and lift access to both Camelback Resort and Blue Mountain Resort, plus Camelback is part of the Ikon Pass. Sign up for classes at the Ski & Ride Academy, check out eateries like Alta Vida and Trails End Pub & Grille, and enjoy free parking in the general lots. Have a blast snow tubing all day and all night on 42 lanes at their top-rated snow tubing park, which glows after dark with an LED light show. Magic Carpet lifts whisk you back to the top for your next run. Keep the fun going indoors with an overnight stay at the adjacent Camelback Resort & Aquatopia Indoor Waterpark!

Jack Frost Mountain

White Haven, PA
Trails: Up to 20
Lifts: Up to 9
Highest Vertical: 600 ft
This season: Jack Frost Mountain is your ticket to experience the magic of the slopes in the Poconos! Beginners, families, and experts alike will find 20 inviting trails, nine lifts, and a terrain park to explore. Take advantage of the Women's Developmental Program or the Adaptive Program which brings snow sports to individuals with disabilities or special needs. Don’t forget, one lift ticket gives you access to both Jack Frost Mountain and its nearby sister resort, Big Boulder Ski Area. JFBB is also part of Epic Pass, and now the Epic Friend Ticket allows friends of Epic Pass Holders to enjoy lift ticket discounts.

Big Boulder Ski Area

Lake Harmony, PA
Trails: Up to 18
Lifts: Up to 7
Highest Vertical: 475 ft
This season: Great grooming and 100% snowmaking at Big Boulder Ski Area mean winter fun for everyone! Skiers will find up to 18 trails to explore, and snowboarders will find the two popular terrain parks ready to go and configured for excellent progression, especially for beginner and intermediate guests. Enjoy evening skiing on the brightly-lit slopes, improve your skills at the Snow Sports Learning Center or spend the day at the bubly snow tubing park with two carpet lifts.

Shawnee Mountain Ski Area

East Stroudsburg, PA
Trails: Up to 23
Lifts: Up to 9
Highest Vertical: 700 ft
This season: Help Shawnee Mountain Ski Area celebrate 50 years of fun on the slopes! Join the 50th Anniversary Celebration on January 10, 2026 and find out what generations of families, beginners, and experts alike love about Shawnee. Enjoy 100% snowmaking on 23 trails at this season and take advantage of great deals for locals, students, seniors, active-duty military members, and lodging packages at the nearby Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort. Hop on one of the nine lifts, try the two terrain parks, have fun at the snow tubing park with two snow tubing lifts, or book a lesson at Shawnee’s premier learning center. Little ones will also love the Mini Monster Mountain with opportunities for snow play.

Ski Big Bear at Masthope Mountain

Lackawaxen, PA
Trails: Up to 18
Lifts: Up to 7
Lifts: 650 ft
This season: Make memories at Ski Big Bear at Masthope Mountain this winter! Take advantage of skiing, snowboarding, and snow tubing as well as on site rentals, with 1,600 skis and 500 snowboards available for rental. Continued snow making investments enhance the 100% snow making and 18 trails at Ski Big Bear, with seven lifts, a terrain park, and two snow tubing lifts ensuring the whole family will have a fun day on the mountain. Ski Big Bear's ever-popular lessons are available for adults and children ready to get started on their skiing or snowboarding journey.

Plan Your Ski Day in the Poconos

Ready to shred and schuss your way down the slopes? We’ve got tons of trip planning tools to help you make the most of your mountain experience. You can keep an eye on trail stats with our snow conditions report, watch snowmaking in real time through our live cameras and browse happenings on our ski season event calendar. For deals on places to stay in the Pocono Mountains, view this season's ski and stay packages. You can also browse ski lesson offerings and tips for your first time skiing or snowboarding.

Not a skier? Pocono Mountains winter fun doesn’t stop at the slopes! Check out winter adventures, day trips and blogs for other exciting ways to explore the region and more frosted fun.

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