Big Boulder
Closed
Elevation
- 2175ftSummit
- 600ftVertical Drop
- 1700ftBase
Lifts
- 0
- 0
- 0
- 0
- 0
- 2
- 5
- 1
- 8Total
Terrain
Beginner Runs
100%
Intermediate Runs
0%
Advanced Runs
0%
Expert Runs
0%
Runs
16
Terrain Parks
8
Night Skiing
55 ac
Skiable Terrain
55 ac
Snow Making
55 ac
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Overview
Big Boulder has been ranked as one of the “Top 5 Parks in the East” by Transworld Snowboarding. With its over 400 feet of drop, array of trails and multiple terrain parks, it is a crowd pleaser. In fact, Big Boulder devotes 50 percent of its acreage to freestyle terrain. The resort is located Pocono country, and the ski area's sister is Jack Frost.
Where Is Big Boulder Ski Resort Located?
The ski resort is 45 minutes from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport, and 30 minutes from Lehighton, Pennsylvania. There are many small airports that serve the surrounding areas, including Pocono Mountains Municipal Airport.
Important Dates
- Projected OpeningProjected Closing11/15/202004/14/2020
- Days Open Last Year
76 - Projected Days Open
95 - Years Open
73 - Average Snowfall
50"
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Terrain
The base elevation is 1,700 feet, and the summit is 2,175 feet. You will find 15 slopes and trails, serviced by 8 lifts. The terrain is pretty evenly divided: 4 beginner, 3 intermediate and 3 advanced. There are five terrain parks. The Mountain Dew Terrain Park and halfpipe cater to snowboarders. Snowtubing is available, and there are two 600-foot conveyor carpets to get snow tubers up to the top.
The SnowMonsters Program is designed to teach children ages 3 to 12 years old how to ski and snowboard. There are also adult ski and board lessons available. There are events on the resort throughout the year.
Breakfast
- Piggy’s provides traditional breakfast options to help you quench your appetite before heading to the slopes. 16 N Lakeshore Drive, Lake Harmony, PA 18624
Lunch
- Shenanigans has a nice patio and standard pub food, including burgers, soups and salads, and more. 286 Lake Drive, Lake Harmony, PA 18624
Dinner
- Gagliano’s Pizza and Restaurant sells more than just pizza – it’s a full-service Italian restaurant as well! 2809 PA-903, Albrightsville, PA 18210
Après/Nightlife
- Pub in the Pines always has really good bands and sometimes karaoke. The atmosphere is laidback, and the drinks are good. Route 940, Pocono Pines, PA 18350
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Contact Info
Big Boulder
P.O.Box 1539
18610 Blakeslee
Pennsylvania
United States
Phone: 570-443-8425
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