Blue Mountain Ski Area

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HappyHalladays

Joined 2 years ago

Best Skiing in the PA/NY/NJ area. There are so many different trails you will not be able to hit them all in one day. The double blacks are exciting and the Lazy Mile is quite relaxing. I see all type of kids hitting jibs and pulling out sick bangers. If you have little kids they have a daycare for your convenience. Love this place!

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ILOVEALTA

Joined 5 years ago

Ice Mtn. Ice Mtn

Good Uphill capacity,

Lots of ice,

Lots of Reckless Skiers,

Lots of people.

Drive north another hour and do some real skiing at ELK.

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Contributor

Joined 10 years ago

With 30 trails and eight lifts, skiers at this Poconos ski resort spend their time on the slopes--not in line.. The Scene
Between runs, head to the mountain's Summit Lodge or Valley Lodge, where skiers will find cocktail lounges and three full-service cafeterias. With the area's extensive snowmaking capabilities and all slopes equipped with lights for night skiing, there is no reason to head home when the sun sets. Snow-tubing is an alternative to skiing and boarding.

The Slopes
Beginner and intermediate skiers should check out the mile-long trail, Paradise, for some uninterrupted fun. More advanced skiers should head to the resort's 5,000-foot-long, double black diamond trail, appropriately named Challenge, or head to Razor's Edge, a 3,000-foot-long expert trail. There also are two terrain parks and a halfpipe exclusively for snowboarders--although they also are welcome on all trails.

Vital Stats
Vertical drop: 1,082 feet
Base elevation: 460 feet
Top elevation: 1,600 feet
Lifts: 8
Skiable acres: 110
Beginner terrain: 44 percent
Intermediate terrain: 30 percent
Advanced terrain: 26 percent
Snowboarding: Yes