Camelback Mountain, PA, Ends Historic, Recording-Breaking Season on a High Note with Skiing into May Camelback Mountain’s 2025-26 season ended on May 5 when it hosted its Cinco de Mayo party. After closing on Tuesday, Cliffhanger, a double diamond slope and the only open terrain at Camelback Mountain, was pretty skied out. Bare spots, dirt patches, and thin coverage both at the top and bottom of the run could be seen. The middle section of […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | May 7, 2026 0 Comments
Camelback Mountain, PA, Report: Skiing Into May for the First Time Ever Conditions report from Sunday, April 26 Well, here we are, the last weekend in April, and Camelback Mountain is skiing into May—potentially something no Pennsylvania resort has ever pulled off. I got to the mountain around 10:00 a.m. The temperatures were in the mid 40s, but felt colder, even though it wasn’t windy. In fact, it was calm. It was […] Conditions Report Gregg Frantz | April 27, 2026 1 Comment
Camelback Mountain, PA, Report: Spring Skiing in the Mid-Atlantic and Headed For May Report from Saturday, April 11 Camelback Mountain concluded its last full week of operations this weekend with bluebird days, soft conditions, and a great spring vibe. The ski resort is the only one still standing in Pennsylvania, and over the past few weeks, it has been drawing skiers and snowboarders from across the mid-Atlantic to check out what Camelback Mountain […] Conditions Report Gregg Frantz | April 13, 2026 2 Comments
Camelback Mountain Resort, PA, Surges with Record Growth, New Leadership, and Major Mountain Improvements As the 2025-26 ski season powers through winter storms and favorable conditions, Camelback Mountain Resort in Pennsylvania’s Poconos Mountains has emerged as a standout success story, boasting significant increases in skier visitations. Data from the popular ski tracking app Slopes, combined with insights from resort leadership, paint a picture of robust growth driven by strategic investments, an accessible location, and […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | March 1, 2026 0 Comments
No Ego, Pure Bliss, and Just Great Turns: A Midweek Love Letter to Shawnee Mountain, PA I’ve skied Shawnee Mountain before, but it was always early or late season—when the mountain wasn’t fully open. What a difference that makes. What has been a stellar East Coast season so far, I got to check out the ski resort midweek on a morning that featured crispy corduroy, cloudy skies, and temperatures in the upper 20s. The mountain was […] Gregg Frantz | February 27, 2026 0 Comments
Pennsylvania’s Epic Pass Playground: How All 8 Resorts Stack Up Pennsylvania isn’t just the Keystone State–it’s the epicenter of Epic Pass ski resorts in the Mid-Atlantic. With eight Vail-owned resorts under the Epic umbrella–Seven Springs, Hidden Valley, Laurel Mountain, Liberty Mountain, Roundtop Mountain, Whitetail Resort, and Jack Frost Big Boulder–PA packs more Epic options into one state than any other in the region. Sure, the Midwest edges it out with […] Brains Gregg Frantz | February 20, 2026 0 Comments
Too Much Snow? Ski Resorts in Pennsylvania Are Closing for Safety Concerns Some Pocono Mountain ski resorts are closing today due to safety concerns for their guests and employees. Blue Mountain, Ski Big Bear, Big Boulder, and Elk Mountain all announced that the resorts will be closed on Sunday and plan to open on Monday. The concern for guests and employees takes priority, and most of these resorts do not have lodging […] Weather Gregg Frantz | January 25, 2026 0 Comments
Earliest Opening Since 2016: Laurel Mountain, PA, Kicks Off Ski Season This Weekend Laurel Mountain, Pennsylvania, will open Saturday, December 13, at 9:00 a.m., with a banner break outside Wildcat Lounge, DJ entertainment, S’more-el Mountain Cart, and cookies while supplies last. Thanks to extensive snowmaking efforts, Lower Wildcat, Pennsylvania’s steepest skiable slope, will be open for opening weekend for the second year in a row, giving guests the ultimate thrill to start the […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | December 12, 2025 0 Comments
Camelback Resort and Blue Mountain Resort, PA, Invite Guests to Celebrate the Season Holiday magic comes alive in Pennsylvania’s Pocono Mountains as Camelback Resort and Blue Mountain Resort announce a festive lineup of events, activities, and dining celebrations for the 2025 holiday season. From Santa sightings and family-friendly fun off the slopes to indulgent Christmas and New Year’s Eve buffets, both destinations invite guests to celebrate the season surrounded by the scenic beauty of the […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | November 22, 2025 0 Comments
Montage Mountain, PA, Report: One of the Trickiest Places to Ski in America Montage Mountain Report from Tuesday, March 11, 2025 When you think of some of the most difficult places to ski in America, Montage Mountain just outside of Scranton, Pennsylvania, probably does not come to mind. Instead, you might think of major West Coast ski resorts such as Jackson Hole, Kicking Horse, or Palisades Tahoe. While the terrain at those resorts […] Conditions Report Liam Abbott | March 13, 2025 1 Comment
Pennsylvania Ski Resorts March into Spring with Multiple Events As Spring approaches, Pennsylvania ski resorts still welcome visitors to the slopes for a final stretch of skiing and snowboarding. This is the perfect time for snow lovers to hit the slopes, with lighter crowds and a full lineup of seasonal events. Resorts across the state offer fun for all ages from pond skimming competitions and carnivals to St. Patrick’s […] Industry News Press Release | March 10, 2025 0 Comments
Blue Mountain, PA, Report: East Coast Night Skiing Fun Report from March 3, 2025 March is here, which usually means warmer temperatures and longer days. It also means that the ski season is coming to an end for some parts of the country. However, many skiers and riders look forward to this time of the year. The warmer temperatures and sunshine soften the snow conditions and make the mountain […] Conditions Report Gregg Frantz | March 4, 2025 0 Comments
Shawnee Mountain, PA, Conditions Report: A Flashback to My Childhood This report is from Friday, January 24, 2025 On paper, Shawnee Mountain does not offer a lot to write home about, even by Pennslyvania standards. The mountain is small, old school, and really only an ideal place to spend a day if you are a beginner or intermediate skier or rider. And while that makes this place a write-off for […] Conditions Report Liam Abbott | January 27, 2025 1 Comment
4 Pennsylvania Ski Resorts Are Opening This Week Colder temperatures have finally dropped low enough for many ski resorts throughout Pennsylvania to fire up their snow guns. Crews at 15 Pennsylvania Ski Resorts cranked up their snowmaking systems, officially kicking off snowmaking operations for the start of the 2024-25 winter season. The forecast for this week is for temperatures to be consistently low enough for ski resorts to […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | December 1, 2024 0 Comments
Pennsylvania is Officially Open For Skiing Many ski resorts across the country have opened up for the start of the season in New England, the Rockies, and the West. Skiers and riders have been getting their early-season skiing in, and it is a great time of the year to be a fan of snow sports. While the big ski resorts in the U.S. have been open […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | December 4, 2023 0 Comments
Hidden Gems of PA: Bear Creek Mountain Resort Bear Creek Mountain Resort is located in the Southeastern part of PA and is a family-oriented destination spot with many amenities for the whole family. It is a relatively short drive from Philadelphia and New York City, which draws many people to the resort to hit the slopes for a quick day or weekend trip. Quick Facts and History: Opened […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | January 23, 2023 0 Comments
That’s a Wrap: Pennsylvania 2020-21 Ski Season Report It was a great 2020-21 season for skiers and riders throughout Pennsylvania’s ski resorts, with much better weather conditions than in previous years. There are so many great experiences and memories that I have gained from traveling around PA and visiting these resorts this season that I will always remember. The season has come to an end in PA, with […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | April 5, 2021 0 Comments
Pocono Mountains Seasonal Snow Report The Pocono Mountains have seen more snow and colder temperatures this winter compared to the last few seasons. In some instances, some single snowstorm accumulations were more than all of last season’s snowfall amounts combined. Every mountain I’ve visited this season in the Poconos has told me how the snowfall amounts have been so great for their ski resorts this […] Weather Gregg Frantz | March 3, 2021 4 Comments
Hidden Gems of PA: Montage Mountain Montage Mountain is a relatively “new” winter resort for the Poconos and is located off Interstate 81 just outside of Scranton, PA. It first opened in 1984 with seven trails and expanded in 1987, and added its North Face Complex for an expert-only ski/board area. It now has 26 trails and also claims to have the second steepest vertical slope […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | February 5, 2021 0 Comments
Hidden Gems of PA: Jack Frost Big Boulder, PA Jack Frost Big Boulder is a great day trip for skiers looking to satisfy their snow fix without making that long road trip. It is located in the Pocono Mountains and is about an hour away from Philadelphia and about two hours away from New York City. Related: Hometown Mountain Shoutout: Whitetail Resort, PA Quick Facts and History Big Boulder […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | February 2, 2021 3 Comments
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