When winter arrives, it’s time to get away to Pennsylvania to hit the slopes at the state’s top ski and snowboarding resorts. With a variety of runs for every skill level, thrill-seekers can strap in to tackle the terrain with these epic snowboarding opportunities throughout PA.
Mount Plesant of Edinboro
Cambridge Springs
Mount Pleasant of Edinboro, located in northwestern Pennsylvania near Erie, is a premier destination for snowboarders of all skill levels. With 10 trails and skilled instructors on-site, snowboarders can tackle the more advanced Chestnut Trail while newer snow bunnies can try their hand at trails like the The Conveyor Lift and The Meadow. Make a pit stop inside the cozy lodge where you'll find equipment rentals, lesson information, a retail shop, and the Slopeside Grill. After a day on the slopes, stop by their new Slopeside Pub and warm up by the fire pits at this outdoor bar – putting some apres in your day.
Liberty Mountain Resort
Fairfield
Liberty Mountain Resort, located near historic Gettysburg and Baltimore, offers a variety of options for snowboarders. With 100 acres of skiing and snowboarding trails, terrain parks, and a snow tubing area, it’s a haven for winter sports enthusiasts. Snowboarders can tackle one of two terrain parks: beginner freestylers can stop by East Side Park equipped with short distance rails to low elevation tabletops while more advanced freestylers can practice their next big move at West Side Park. And, as always, be sure to follow all terrain park rules for a smooth day on the snow. After a day on the trails or at the terrain park, unwind with a quick bite and a beer at McKee’s Tavern or savor craft cuisine and cocktails at Eagle and The Owl Public House.
Boyce Park Ski Area
Plum
Shred some serious snow this winter only 20 minutes from Pittsburgh! Boyce Park is Allegheny County’s go-to location for skiing, snowboarding, and snowtubing, open to all ages and skill levels. This season, try the terrain parks, warm up in the lodge, or take advantage of private ski and snowboarding lessons.
Spring Mountain Adventures
Spring Mount
Beat the winter blues at Spring Mountain Adventures, the Philadelphia area's top winter sport destination. Open year-round, Spring Mountain offers endless opportunities to celebrate the season from skiing and snowboarding to ice skating. With a variety of lessons for beginner boarders, from Intro to Snow to Private Lessons, all skill levels will feel confident in tackling the resorts seven main trails, a terrain park, Magin Carpet Lift, and vertical drop of 428 feet. Make your way to the base of Spring Mountain and find pub fare and pints at their on-site restaurant, Power Pig Pub.
Seven Springs Mountain Resort
Champion
Strap in to winter sports mania when you stay and play at Seven Springs Mountain Resort! As the state’s largest ski resort, Seven Springs offers 33 slopes and trails, seven terrain parks, and the region’s largest snowtubing park for you to spend multiple days on the slopes. Their world-class park program provides pipes and parks for snowboarders to conquer their jumps and jibs, or look out for an orange oval marking for their freestyle terrain areas which may contain jumps, boxes, rails, stalls, half-pipes, quarter-pipes and other constructed or naturally occurring features. After you spend a day downhill, stop by their on-site bar/restaurant Foggy Goggle for some award-winning après ski.
Roundtop Mountain Resort
Lewisberry
Celebrate Roundtop Mountain Resort’s 60th anniversary by hitting one of their 21 slopes this winter! With world-class snowboarding instructors and top-notch terrain, it’s the perfect place to refine your skills or start a new adventure. With three terrain parks, freestylers can enjoy catching air or riding a rail at this resort near Hershey. Plus, the resort offers unlimited hot chocolate to warm up between snowboarding runs. If you need a meal to accompany your hot beverage, try one of the five dining options at the resort.
Blue Mountain Resort
Palmerton
Conquer Pennsylvania’s highest vertical at Blue Mountain Resort, with 40 trails, 16 lifts, three tubing lifts, and the area's only detachable high-speed six pack! With PA’s most open terrain, thrill-seekers can explore five terrain parks suited for all skill levels. With lessons, kids' programs, and adult clinics, Blue Mountain ensures winter fun for all ages and abilities. With an abundance of on-site eateries, there are plenty of options to satisfy your post-snow session cravings.
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