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Elk Mountain Reviews

Overall Rating: 3.8

Rated #2 in Pennsylvania

Voted Favorite Ski Resort

Rating Details:

  • Family Friendly
  • 4.1
  • All Mtn. Terrain
  • 57
  • Terrain Park
  • 2.8
  • Nightlife
  • 2.1

Recommended For:

  • Single/Newlyweds
  • 54%
  • Beginner
  • 24%
  • Families
  • 74%
  • Intermediate
  • 66%
  • Empty Nesters
  • 37%
  • Advanced
  • 51%

Helpful Highlights:

i've had a sunday pass with forest city elm. for the past 2 years. (this will be my third) let's be honest here, elk is for people who are looking for a quite, challenging mountain, and...

  • 3

    Elk mountain- like skiing an overpriced mountain, without the drive

    by TOhearn - Oct 25, 2008

    Pros: food, skis, slopes

    Cons: lifts, upgrades, terrain, snow

    i've had a sunday pass with forest city elm. for the past 2 years. (this will be my third) let's be honest here, elk is for people who are looking for a ... Full review

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  • 5

    Elk Mountain Ski Resort Review

    by ccampbell - Mar 3, 2008

    Pros: Interesting slopes, not crowded, 'off trail' opportunities, great place to be!

    Cons: No high speed lift, but if that keeps the crowds away, I'm happy

    We drove into town Feb 29th - it was snowing which really got us in the mood for skiing. We hit the slopes the following morning (Saturday, March 1st) and ... Full review

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  • 3

    Best In Pennsylvania

    by Cynwyd Guy - Jan 18, 2009

    Pros: Best downhill terrain in PA, Very family friendly, Great prices, No lines

    Cons: Can be a trek if from the Philly area, Lifts, No major hotels in the

    There were no lines to be found during my trip to Elk. The rentals provided by the mountain are well priced and the equiptment was above par for on-mountai... Full review

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  • 4

    Best Skiing In PA

    by Led Ft. - Nov 4, 2010

    Pros: Expert terrain, nice vertical, night skiing, isolation

    Cons: Not the best snow, not cheap, isolated

    Elk Mt. is an old school ski hill that is fun if you are comfy on good expert terrain. It is not that close to other attractions, which could be a plus or m... Full review

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  • 5

    Skiing for all levels

    by brian1.Watts@citi.com - Feb 9, 2010

    Pros: great terrain with varied trails

    Cons: not the place to go if you are looking for night life

    Elks offers quality skiing for all members of the family regardless of skill. The steeps and bumps will challenge the expert while the winding novice/interm... Full review

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  • 5

    Best in PA

    by xXSkiXx - Mar 1, 2009

    Pros: Less crouded than sno mountain, faster lifts, challenging, skier friendly

    Cons: Middle of nowhere

    I ski Elk once or twice a week during ski season. I also ski the neighboring Sno mountain. Hands down Elk is much better. I think Elk soulld light up more ... Full review

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