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. More hidden gems of PA […] Gregg Frantz | January 23, 2023 0 Comments
Hidden Gems of PA: Blue Mountain Ski Resort Blue Mountain Ski Resort is many of my friends’ favorite places to hit the slopes in the Poconos due to its convenient location and because of how much diversity it has to offer. Blue Mountain is located in the Poconos and is a short distance from Philadelphia, New York City, and Atlantic City, which makes it a hotspot for people from […] Gregg Frantz | January 5, 2023 1 Comment
Hometown Mountain Shoutout: Seven Springs Mountain Resort – Somerset, PA Background Quietly nestled in the western Appalachian Mountains of Pennsylvania and within scenic view of the Laurel Highlands lies a true mountain resort. Better known by locals as “The Springs”, Seven Springs Mountain Resort (SSMR) is my hometown favorite and where I grew up skiing. Mountain Profile Originally founded in 1932 by the Dupre family, and less than an hour’s […] Industry News Ryan Kime | April 12, 2022 1 Comment
[VIDEO] Hilarious Ski Resort Daily Weather Report Goes Viral Snow is falling at Seven Springs! ❄️ 1 inch of natural snow overnight 🌨 16 inches of snow this week 🎿 21 slopes and trails 🏂 3 terrain parks 🚡 9 am – 9 pm Snow Report: https://www.7springs.com/mountain/snow-report/ Posted by Seven Springs on Thursday, 20 January 2022 This daily weather report from Seven Springs ski area in Pennsylvania has […] SnowBrains | January 21, 2022 0 Comments
Vail Resorts to Acquire Seven Springs Mountain Resort, Hidden Valley Resort and Laurel Mountain Ski Area Vail Resorts, Inc announced yesterday that it has entered into an agreement to purchase Seven Springs Mountain Resort in Pennsylvania from Seven Springs Mountain Resort, Inc. As a part of the acquisition, Vail Resorts will also acquire Hidden Valley Resort and the operations of Laurel Mountain Ski Area. The purchase price for the ski areas, plus a hotel, conference center, […] Industry News SnowBrains | December 9, 2021 0 Comments
A New National Park Could be Heading to Pennsylvania and New Jersey More than 40 million people live in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and New York, yet the closest national park is a seven-hour drive for most. Officials in the area see this as an equity issue because most people don’t have access to the iconic national parks in the West, such as Yellowstone and Yosemite. Donald Miles and John Kashwick, vice-chairs of […] Brains Joseph Puetz | July 8, 2021 3 Comments
That’s a Wrap: Pennsylvania 20-21 Ski Season Report It was a great season for skiers and riders throughout the state of Pennsylvania, 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 […] Gregg Frantz | April 5, 2021 0 Comments
Hometown Mountain: Seven Springs Mountain Resort, PA Ever since I graduated college and left Pittsburgh, I have been trying to get back to Seven Springs Mountain Resort in Pennsylvania. Unfortunately, it has taken me almost twenty years to get back to the mountain which provided me with such great times and memories from my youth. Seven Springs is geared towards skiers and riders who are more on the adventurous […] Conditions Report Gregg Frantz | March 18, 2021 2 Comments
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