Blue Mountain Ski Area

Area Profile

Blue Mountain is located in Eastern Pennsylvania, one hour north of Philadelphia. Ski and ride the highest vertical in Pa., with 30 trails, 3 terrain parks and a half-pipe. Trails are serviced by 9 lifts including a hi-speed detachable six seater and quad lifts. Hone your skills in one of our three Learning Centers, one serviced by a triple chair. Snowtube on 14 slides, with 3 levels of excitement, and 3 tow lifts. Two new trails have been cut and will be open in the 08-09 season.

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Lodging Profile

Local hotels, motels and B&Bs. Lodging is located one to 15 miles from the ski area.

Services Profile

Two lodges, three rental shops and four learning centers. Many restaurants in area.

Area Recreation Profile

Skiing, snowboarding, and snow tubing. All slopes are lit for night skiing. One terrain park is 1,200-feet long; the other measures out to 3,500 feet. The Lehigh Valley offers many activities including visits to the Crayola Factory.

Snowboarding Profile

All 30 trails are open to snowboarders along with two terrain parks and halfpipe. Two full snowboard and boot rental shops, as well as lessons for all abilities, are available.

Important Dates

Projected Days Open: 122

Days Open Last Year: 122

Years Open: 31

Average Snowfall: 33"

Terrain Type

Beginner Runs: 44%

Intermediate Runs: 30%

Advanced Runs: 13%

Expert Runs: 13%

Lifts

Total Number Of Lifts: 9

Gondolas & Trams: N/A

High Speed Sixes: 1

High Speed Quads: 1

Quad Chairs: N/A

Triple Chairs: 1

Double Chairs: 3

Surface Lifts: 3

Elevation

Top: 1600 ft.

Bottom: 460 ft.

Vertical Drop: 1082 ft.

Longest Run: 1.0 miles

Skiable Terrain: 141 acres

Snow Making: 141 acres