Comparing Sno to Montage is like comparing night & day. Montage was run by the county... enough said. New management is doing a fantastic job! Was a pass holder at Elk 2003-2007. Don't get me wrong, Elk is fantastic, but the snow quality at Sno is much better. Got 18 days/nights on my pass last year. I would say 16 of those 18 days we had good/great snow. No complaints. Looking forward to more expansion/improvements next year.

Elk Mountain Local.

Yes, yes! How dare I complain about little things like lack of water fountains and little or now snow between slopes and lodge in mid December! Especially when I know how Montage operated during the last 10 years and other ski areas run business in PA. I spend almost all my time skiing the blacks/double blacks and appreciate the snow-making but the little things can make a difference to lots of people who aren't necessarily skiing advanced terrain all day.

Skied at Sno for the first time on Sunday February 24. I never had the chance to ski there when it was Montage, so I can't compare my experience to how it used to be there.

Regardless, it was an incredible day. It seems to me that the new management is doing a great job. Almost every trail/slope was open despite the less than ideal winter PA has been having. Not only were they all open, but they all had beautiful snow on them and the groomed runs were done very nicely. The expert terrain(Smoke, Boomer, White Lightning) had some of the best bumps I have EVER skied on anywhere. Was extremely impressed with White Lightning. It had soft bumps and was one of the steepest pitches I have ever skied anywhere. They have some of the best terrain in PA in my opinion.

I really don't understand some other people's reviews. For instance, about water fountains. WHO CARES! I would much rather see a ski area but their money into creating a better experience on the snow. If you are looking for free water, get a Nalgene bottle, go to the sink in the bathroom, and fill it up. It's the same water. You're really telling me you would take your business elsewhere because of a lack of water fountains??? That's rediculous if it is. Isn't your experience on the snow more important than the lack of water fountains???

Regarding the chair lifts that many people have mentioned; yes, they are slow compared to a high speed lift. Personally, I think people have gotten too spoiled with high speed lifts, but regardless what would you rather have? High speed lifts to access crappy terrain and snow, or slow lifts to get to the sweet stuff? Personally, I am reviewing a SKI area here, so I am going to focus on how the skiing was. In case I didn't make it clear already, the skiing was fantastic.

Give the new management a chance to get their act together completely. Remember they just took this place over last year. I think they are doing a great job and it seems that some of the inconveniences created by construction and what not now will be worth it in the long run.

I would go back to Sno in a heartbeat given the chance.

Brian - Kearsarge, NH

P.S. The 22 foot halfpipe is REALLY impressive. The pictures on the website don't do it justice.

I don't understand how people can complain about snowmaking, its a SKI Resort, buy a pair of goggles and deal with it. Also as far as i am concerned management is courteous and very friendly. It is understandable that certain areas are still under construction, they are attempting to make permanent improvements. Also the new rental shop design is phemoninal compared to its original set-up earlier this season. Great Job to who ever implimented the new desgin. My kids were through the entire process rental process in under 15 minutes. Cant wait to ride the North Face again soon.

I went to sno mountain on Tuesday, February 19th. First of all, why is the entire week considered a holiday when just Monday was a holiday? I paid $50 to ski from 10-5 and was happy because it wasn't that crowded. The conditions were terrible and the slopes were poorly groomed (like solid ice). I took 3 runs and decided to see if I could trade in for a 4-hour pass. The people at the counter were rude and wanted nothing to do with me. Talk about lack of customer service. So, I left and spent $50 on myself for less than an hour of skiing. Right now I am on a quest to let them know how dissatisfied I was...but I came upon this site first. I am telling all my friends never to waste their time at sno mountain. If it snows it will probably be good...but because of how I was treated, I am never going back there. BRING BACK MONTAGE!