Poconos Skiing and Ski Resorts

This complete listing of all the ski resorts and areas in the Poconos can help you plan your next ski vacation. See what ski packages are available - ski and stay packages. View links to all the Poconos skiing resorts - and several in the neighboring area.

Poconos Skiing and Ski Resorts - Half Pipe Skiing at Blue Mountain Ski Resort - see other ski resorts: Camelback, Shawnee, Jack Frost, Big Bear, Big Boulder and others

Poconos Skiing and Ski Resorts

January 23, 2012

Ski Season has begun!!
All of the ski resorts are now open and conditions improving dailiy. Snow is in the forecast and temps are low enough for snowmaking to continue.

Good News Snow Fans... while Old Man Winter hasn't been too helpful so far this year, the forecast calls for low temps and snow - yes, real snow - through the weekend. So, you can be certain the snow making machines will be churning out the white stuff at night to add to the stuff we've all been waiting for!

Look for updates. Improvements at many resorts mean that this season will be better than ever - we look forward to continued cold weather to improve conditions.

The Poconos ski resorts are the closest slopes to NYC and Philadelphia - just think, in as little as two hours you could be up in the mountains enjoying the powder.

Skiing and Ski Resorts

Skiing at Blue Mountain Ski Resort in the Poconos - 1000' vertical drop and close to PhiladelphiaWe list all the ski resorts in the Poconos on this site - including the seven major downhill ski resorts in the Poconos and two others near Scranton.

Blue Mountain - Now Open - highest vertical in PA!!

Shawnee - Now Open.

Elk Mountain - Now Open

Camelback - Now Open.

Sno Mountain - Now Open

Alpine - Now Open

Jack Frost - Now Open

Big Boulder - Now Open

Big Bear - Now Open

Tanglwood - Closed for the 2011/2012 Season

Without question, the best skiing near NYC, Baltimore/WashDC and Philadelphia are the Poconos Mountains and surrounding areas.

All the ski areas are listed here, even the smallest ones, so there's plenty to browse and look at. You're welcome to add comments to any of the pages, so if you have some tips or insight into a particular resort - sharing would be nice.

Other pages of interest are the snowboarding page, cross country skiing and the snow tubing page. Some of the resorts (not ski resorts) have snow tubing on their property and is included in the packages they offer. By the way, tubing is not just for kids. Also, you might want to look at the cross country skiing pages as well - great condition, and the snowmobiling pages.

Bookmark this page for future reference - the season is now underway so check back for frequent updates.


Average rating: 4.9

Blue Mountain Ski Area

Blue Mountain Ski Area - Poconos ski area for tubing, snow boarding ski school, and other fun. Blue Mountain Ski Area - Closest ski area to Philadelphia. With 37 trails and 12 lifts to choose from, Blue Mountain is one of the largest ski resorts in the Poconos. Half Pipe, Snow Tubing, Night Skiing, Children's Program. Several Ski and Stay Packages to choose from. - [more]

Average rating: 5.0

Big Bear at Masthope Mountain

Big Bear at Masthope Mountain - skiing, snow boarding and tubing in the Poconos Big Bear at Masthope Mountain - High in the northern Poconos and free from crowds, this local favorite offers alpine skiing on 18 slopes, night skiing, children's programs, terrain park, tubing and rentals. Find ski packages and discounts, read reviews, ratings and comments. - [more]

Average rating: 5.0

Big Boulder Ski Resort

Big Boulder - Poconos Ski Resort offering skiing snow boarding and snow tubing throughout the ski season Big Boulder Ski Resort - Located near Jack Frost and the Pocono Raceway in the western region of the Poconos, Big Boulder has 15 slopes. Half Pipe, Snow Tubing, Cross Country Skiing, Night Skiing, Children's Program. Several Ski and Stay Packages to choose from. - [more]

Average rating: 4.0

Camelback Ski Resort

Ski Camelback in the Poconos - tubing, boarding and downhill. Camelback Ski Resort - Camelback is the largest ski resort area in the Poconos with 33 trails and 13 lifts. It is also the most centrally located within the Poconos. Half Pipe, Snow Tubing, Night Skiing, Children's Program. Numerous Ski and Stay Packages to choose from. - [more]

Average rating: 5.0

Elk Mountain Ski Resort

Elk Mountain Ski Resort in Pennsylvania - Pa's best ski resort for snow. Elk Mountain Ski Resort - Elk Mountain features 27 trails and 6 lifts. It is NNW of the Poconos north of Scranton PA (add an hour and a half driving time - maybe two). The closest thing to Gun Stock (NH) this far south. If you think you're lost on the way, you're probably almost there. - [more]

Average rating: 5.0

Jack Frost Ski Resort

Jack Frost Ski Resort - Poconos downhill skiing, snow boarding and tubing. Jack Frost Ski Resort - Located near the Pocono Raceway in the western region of the Poconos, Jack Frost is one of the larger ski resorts - 30 slopes to choose from. Half Pipe, Snow Tubing, Cross Country Skiing, Children's Program - no night skiing. - [more]

Average rating: 5.0

Shawnee Mountain Ski Resort

Shawnee Mountain Skiing Resort - downhill skiing, snow boarding, snow tubing and other family fun in the Poconos. Shawnee Mountain Ski Resort - Shawnee ski resort is the closest Poconos Ski to NYC - just over the border on Interstate 80 from New Jersey. A family favorite it is generally the first to open and last to close its season. View comments, descriptions, rates and ratings, pictures and reviews. - [more]

Average rating: 5.0

Sno Mountain Ski Area

Sno Mountain in Northeast Pennsylvania Skiing and Boarding near Scranton, PA Sno Mountain Ski Area - Sno Mountain (Formerly: Montage Mountain) features 21 trails and 6 lifts. It is northwest of the Poconos near Scranton PA (add an hour driving time). Half Pipe, Snow Tubing, Night Skiing, Children's Program. Several Ski and Stay Packages to choose from. - [more]

Average rating: 3.0

Alpine Mountain Ski Resort

Alpine Mountain Ski Resort - skiing and snow tubing and snow boarding in the Pocono mountains of Pennsylvania. Alpine Mountain Ski Resort - Alpine Mountain features 21 trails and 3 lifts. It is in close proximity to Stroudsburg. Half Pipe, Snow Tubing, Night Skiing, Children's Program. Several Ski and Stay Packages to choose from. - [more]

Average rating: 3.7

Tanglwood Ski Area

Tanglwood Ski Area - skiing, snow boarding, snow tubing near lake Wallenpaupack. Tanglwood Ski Area - Located near Lake Wallenpaupack in the Northern (Hawley) region of the Poconos, this ski area has a 40 year track record in providing safe and affordable family skiing. - [more]