Skiing in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania is a ski destination in United States, part of the North America region, with 30 ski resorts to explore. The skiing spans elevations from 45m to 959m, giving a vertical range of 914m. Across the area there are 203km of prepared pistes. There are 540 runs in total - 196 easy, 192 intermediate, 146 advanced - catering to all ability levels. 166 ski lifts serve the slopes, including 99 chairlifts. Notable resorts in the area include Seven Springs Mountain Resort, Blue Mountain Resort, Elk Mountain Ski Resort and Camelback Mountain Resort. The ski season typically runs from November to April. A daily adult lift pass costs around €154 on average.
Ski Resorts in Pennsylvania
30 ski resorts in Pennsylvania
Bear Creek Mountain Resort Ski Slopes
Bear Creek Mountain Resort Ski Slopes is a ski area in Pennsylvania, United States. It has 7 km of pistes served by 6 lifts, including 4 chairlifts. The slopes run from 211 m to 350 m, a vertical drop of 139 m.
Big Bear Ski Resort
Located in Northeastern Pennsylvania, Ski Big Bear offers 18 trails, 7 lifts including 3 Magic Carpet lifts, and 650
Big Boulder Ski Resort Area
Big Boulder Ski Resort Area is a ski area in Pennsylvania, United States. It has 6.4 km of pistes served by 7 lifts, including 4 chairlifts. The slopes run from 549 m to 660 m, a vertical drop of 111 m.
Blue Knob
Blue Knob All Seasons Resort offers golfing, skiing, conferences, and other events in the Claysburg, Pennsylvania area.
Blue Mountain Resort
Enjoy Winter 2025–26 at Ski Blue Mountain Resort with skiing, snowboarding, and the USA’s largest snow tubing park. Save on tickets and season passes.
Boyce Park Ski Area
Boyce Park Ski Area is a small ski area in Pennsylvania, United States. It has 1.5 km of pistes served by 3 lifts, including 1 chairlift. The slopes run from 335 m to 382 m, a vertical drop of 47 m.
Camelback Mountain Resort
Camelback Resort in the Poconos offers a wide range of adventures including waterparks (Aquatopia and Camelbeach), mountain activities like coasters and ziplines, and a ski & tube experience. It's promoted as an ultimate mountain getaway with family accommodations and year-round events.
Crystal Lake
The Crystal Lake Outdoor Center, originally founded as a ski center in 1971, is a three-season non-profit organization in north central Pennsylvania. It provides recreational and outdoor space and facilities to the community during non-summer months.
Eagle Rock Ski Resort
Eagle Rock Ski Resort is a small ski area in Pennsylvania, United States. It has 2.6 km of pistes served by 4 lifts, including 2 chairlifts. The slopes run from 399 m to 550 m, a vertical drop of 151 m.
Elk Mountain Ski Resort
Elk Mountain is located in the beautiful Endless Mountains, named Best Overall Mountain in the Mid-Atlantic Region. It offers 180 skiable acres and 27 trails for skiers and snowboarders of all skill levels.
Hidden Valley Resort
Create a lifetime of winter memories with your family as you learn to ski and snowboard or just spend time together on our 26 snow-covered slopes and trails.
Jack Frost Mountain Resort
Jack Frost Mountain Resort is a ski area in Pennsylvania, United States. It has 9 km of pistes served by 7 lifts, including 6 chairlifts. The slopes run from 450 m to 601 m, a vertical drop of 151 m.
Laurel Mountain Ski Resort
Experience Laurel Mountain’s majestic views and breathtaking slopes and trails for yourself. The iconic double diamond Lower Wildcat, which averages near 60% slope, simply must be taken by the most avid skiers and riders.
Liberty Mountain Resort
Located in southern Pennsylvania, Liberty Mountain Resort offers skiing, snowboarding, and snow tubing. We
Locust Lake Village Ski Hill
Skiing at Locust Lake Village is a breeze! The hill features a 900-foot long run with a 150-foot vertical drop. While not as challenging as local ski areas, the hill provides pleasurable runs with …
Montage Mountain Ski Area
Montage Mountain Ski Area is a ski area in Pennsylvania, United States. It has 9.9 km of pistes served by 6 lifts, including 5 chairlifts. The slopes run from 295 m to 592 m, a vertical drop of 297 m.
Mount Pleasant of Edinboro
Mount Pleasant Office and Tuning Shop is open every Saturday from 12-4 until we open for sales and any tuning services you need!
Mystic Mountain Ski Area
DCSki's independent guide to Mystic Mountain Ski Area in Farmington, Pennsylvania, with trail statistics, maps, weather, news, directions, and firsthand insights.
Pocono Ranch Lands Ski Mountain
Family-friendly ski resort in Pennsylvania, United States. 4 trails, 0 skiable acres.
Roundtop Mountain Resort
Roundtop Mountain Resort is a ski area in Pennsylvania, United States. It has 7.5 km of pistes served by 9 lifts, including 5 chairlifts. The slopes run from 237 m to 408 m, a vertical drop of 171 m.
Saw Creek Estates Ski Area
Saw Creek Estates features a private ski area, described as the safest place for kids to learn to ski. It is part of a #1 voted gated community in the Poconos, offering a year-round environment with various amenities.
Seven Springs Mountain Resort
Seven Springs Mountain is an all-season resort for skiing, snowboarding, and tubing with family friendly activities in Pennsylvania, near Pittsburgh.
Shawnee Mountain
Shawnee Mountain is a ski area in Pennsylvania, United States. It has 9.4 km of pistes served by 10 lifts, including 6 chairlifts. The slopes run from 140 m to 345 m, a vertical drop of 205 m.
Ski Sawmill Family Resort
Ski Sawmill aims to foster a love for winter sports and the outdoors, encouraging healthy lifestyles and family bonding. It strives to create a space for friends and family to immerse themselves in the natural beauty of its surroundings.
Pennsylvania at a Glance
Aggregate stats across 30 resorts
Total Resorts
30
Total Piste km
202 km
Total Lifts
168
Elevation Range
45–959 m
Avg Day Pass
-
Total Runs
540
Where to start in Pennsylvania
Top picks across 2 categories
Best for beginners
- 1.Camelback Mountain ResortVery good
- 2.Seven Springs Mountain ResortVery good
- 3.Bear Creek Mountain Resort Ski SlopesGood
Best value
Top Resorts in Pennsylvania
Sorted by Piste km
| Resort | Piste km | Vert. Drop (m) | Lifts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seven Springs Mountain Resort | 24 | 225 | 15 |
| Blue Mountain Resort | 18 | 328 | 15 |
| Elk Mountain Ski Resort | 16 | 276 | 7 |
| Camelback Mountain Resort | 15 | 245 | 15 |
| Hidden Valley Resort | 11 | 146 | 7 |
| Whitetail Resort | 11 | 275 | 5 |
| Blue Knob | 10 | 327 | 5 |
| Montage Mountain Ski Area | 10 | 297 | 6 |
| Shawnee Mountain | 9 | 205 | 10 |
| Liberty Mountain Resort | 9 | 170 | 8 |
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Season Calendar - Pennsylvania
When each resort is open for skiing
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