Time to hit the slopes; Pocono Mountains ski season is here! Five of our six ski areas are currently open, with the sixth due to open next week, and each is offering new enhancements this winter season.
Poconos skiing and snowboarding has begun, and you don’t want to miss the seven new ski lifts, new trails, snowmaking enhancements and ski specials this year. Each resort offers world class learning programs for those who are new to the sport and for those who want a refresher! Whether you're trying skiing or snowboarding for the first time, or you've got your own gear ready to go, get ready to head to the mountain. Scroll down to learn what to expect at each of the six Poconos ski resorts this season.
Big Boulder Ski Area
Big Boulder Ski Area
Lake Harmony, PA
Status: Opening Monday, December 26, 2022
Trails: Up to 15; details TBA
Lifts: Up to 10; details TBA
This season: Thanks to the Epic Lift Upgrade chairlift replacement project, there are four new trails at Big Boulder Ski Area this season and two new high-speed, four-person chairlifts. Perfect for après ski, the Incline Lodge will also be open at Big Boulder this year. Snowboarders will find the popular terrain parks ready to co, configured for excellent progression, especially for beginner and intermediate guests.
Big Boulder Ski Area
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Blue Mountain Resort
Blue Mountain Resort
Palmerton, PA
Status: Now open
Trails: Up to 40
Lifts: Up to 16
This season: The home of Pennsylvania's highest vertical, Blue Mountain Resort has a new high-speed lift, the Main Street Express, to get you to the top faster than ever. Riders will travel from bottom to top in less than five minutes, with a capacity of 3,000 guests an hour. Over on the snow tubing hill, nighttime sonic tubing will make its debut this season! Zip down 46 lanes at the largest snow tubing park in the country to upbeat music and disco lighting. When you're ready for a break, enjoy on-site food trucks and outdoor dining with string lights and fireplaces.
Blue Mountain Resort
A bustling mountain with fun to discover all year round, Blue Mountain Resort is an ideal…
Camelback Mountain
Camelback Mountain
Tannersville, PA
Status: Now open
Trails: Up to 39
Lifts: Up to 15
This season: The new enclosed, high-speed, six-person Black Bear 6 lift will whisk you and your party up 667 vertical feet to start your journey down the sloes. Camelback Mountain also features a new location for the terrain park, with a new Next Ten Pisten Bully Park Pro 400 creating precise and uniform park builds. Camelback continues to enhance its RFID system for easy and hands-free lift access, and SkiLynx has also been added to the resort's app this season, allowing guests to keep track of total trails, miles and vertical feet, as well as view real time lift wait times and find friends on the mountain.
Camelback Mountain
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Jack Frost Mountain
Jack Frost Mountain
White Haven, PA
Status: Now open
Trails: Up to 20
Lifts: Up to 12
This season: Skiers and riders heading to Jack Frost Mountain can check out three new high-speed, four-person chairlifts plus renovated rental and retail areas. Listen for the sounds of live music, with a full schedule of bands lined up to bring tunes to the resort. With a vertical drop of 600 feet and a wide variety of groomed and inviting terrain, Jack Frost is perfect for all skill levels. Check out signature seasonal ski programs, lessons, plus adaptive programs designed to provide those with disabilities and/or special needs the opportunity to experience snow sports.
Jack Frost Mountain
Ski up to 20 trails at Jack Frost in the Pocono Mountains! Jack Frost Mountain provides a variety of…
Shawnee Mountain Ski Area
Shawnee Mountain Ski Area
East Stroudsburg, PA
Status: Now open
Trails: Up to 23
Lifts: Up to 10
This season: Be one of the first to break in hundreds of new rental snowboards, skis and boots at Shawnee Mountain Ski Area this season. New equipment for the slopes includes three new fan guns on beginner trails and two efficient snowmaking pumps, providing 100% snowmaking across the 125 acres of skiable terrain. There are also 160 new snow tubes including double tubes for families at the snow tubing park.
Shawnee Mountain Ski Area
Shawnee Mountain is your ticket to winter fun! The destination features 125 skiable acres, 23…
Ski Big Bear at Masthope Mountain
Ski Big Bear at Masthope Mountain
Lackawaxen, PA
Status: Now open
Trails: Up to 18
Lifts: Up to 7
This season: The addition of 30 snow guns and expanded snowmaking capabilities at Ski Big Bear at Masthope Mountain this season make for an even better experience for skiers and boarders on the slopes. Guests will also find new rental equipment including snowboards and snowboard boots. Ski Big Bear's ever-popular lessons are available for adults and children ready to get started on their skiing or snowboarding journey.
Ski Big Bear at Masthope Mountain
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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.
Ski Specials
2023-2024 Unlimited Season Passes
- Valid: 03/02/2023 - 10/30/2023
Includes: Now is the time to purchase your Ski Big Bear Unlimited Season Passes and skip the lines…
Unlimited Pass Sale 2023-2024
- Valid: 03/13/2023 - 01/31/2024
Includes: Who's ready for winter? Get unlimited skiing/riding, seven days and nights per week! Offer…
Unlimited Student Pass Sale 2023-2024
- Valid: 03/13/2023 - 01/31/2024
Includes: Who's ready for winter? Winter 23/24 Season Passes are now on sale, be sure to get your…
Value Pass Sale 2023-2024
- Valid: 03/13/2023 - 01/31/2024
Includes: Who's ready for winter? Winter 23/24 season passes are on sale now, be sure to get your…
Value Student Pass Sale 2023-2024
- Valid: 03/13/2023 - 01/31/2024
Includes: Who's ready for winter? Winter 23/24 season passes are on sale now, be sure to get your…
Big Boulder EPIC Season Pass
- Valid: 05/11/2023 - 12/31/2023
Includes: Ski or ride with unlimited access and no restrictions with the ultimate all-season pass…
Jack Frost EPIC Season Pass
- Valid: 05/11/2023 - 12/31/2023
Includes: Ski or ride with unlimited access and no restrictions with the ultimate all-season pass…
Season Pass Sale
- Valid: 07/01/2023 - 09/30/2023
Includes: Come and be a part of one of the last independent resorts left in the Poconos. Get the…
Child Season Pass
- Valid: 09/06/2023 - 10/02/2023
Includes: Pack up the car and hit the slopes this season and give your children ages 9 and under the…
Eight Week Winter Adventure Camp
- Valid: 09/06/2023 - 09/30/2023
Includes: Hit the slopes this winter with Blue Mountain's Winter Adventure Camp. This is a…
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