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Pennsylvania is perhaps best known as the birth place of the
Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. There is plenty
of history and many interesting places to explore, from the Dutch
Country area where the Mennonite and Amish communities live to
the bustling cities of Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. The
main mountain ranges are the Pocono, Appalachian and Endless
ranges.
Pennsylvania is also known for its history of coal mining.
Skiing in the state of Pennsylvania is mainly located in the
Pocono Mountains. All the areas are within reach of the
major areas of New York City, Pittsburgh, Washington DC, Baltimore
and Philadelphia.
Other ski area in Pennsylvania include: Alpine Mountain,
Bear Creek Mountain Resort, Big Boulder Ski Area, Blue Knob All
Seasons, Boyce Park Ski Area, Eagle Rock Ski Area, Hidden
Valley, Jack Frost Ski Area, Liberty Mountain Resort, Montage
Ski Resort, Mountain View, Shawnee Mountain, Ski Big Bear, Ski
Denton, Ski Roundtop, Ski Sawmill, Sno Mountain, Spring Mountain
Area, Tanglewood Ski Area, Tussey Mountain and Whitetail Mountain
Resort
Useful web sites: www.skipa.com and www.patourism.org
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Ski Resorts in Pennsylvania, USA
Blue Mountain
Blue Mountain is located close to Allentown and Philadelphia. It
offers 30 runs and the highest vertical drop at 1,080 feet. There
is plenty of terrain for all levels of skier, including a 3,000
foot double black diamond trail. The mountain is
open to boarders. There is night skiing, a terrain
park, half pipe and snow tubing. There are 10 lifts
(1 hi speed 6 pass., 1 hi speed quad, 1 triple, 3 doubles, 4
surface). The longest run is 6,400 feet. Skier
levels: 44% beginner, 30% intermediate, 13% advanced, 13%
expert.
Web Site: www.skibluemt.com
Camelback Ski Area
Camelback offers 33 trails (33 open for night skiing), 13 lifts
including 2 hi speed quads, 2 terrain parks and a half pipe. There
is also a snow tubing park. The mountain is open
to skiers and boarders. Vertical drop 800 feet, summit
elevation 2,050 feet, 139 skiable acres, longest run is 6,000
feet. Skier levels: 7% beginner, 54% intermediate,
24% advanced, 15% expert.
Web site: www.skicamelback.com
Elk Mountain
Elk Mountain is located in Union Dale in northeastern Pennsylvania.
Elk Mountain offers alpine skiing and boarding, night skiing
and a terrain park. A vertical drop of 1,000 feet, with
summit elevation of 2,693 feet, 140 skiable acres, 6 lifts (5
doubles, 1 quad), 27 trails, 95% snowmaking available and annual
snowfall of 60 inches.
Web site: www.elkskier.com. |
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