It's the most wonderful time of the year, but for skiers, snowboarders and snow tubers it's the most anticipated part of the year.
Ski resorts across Pennsylvania's Pocono Mountains are gearing up for a new season of winter adventure. Resorts in the Poconos are perfect for a winter getaway with family or just to it the slopes with friends without having to travel far.
All of the winter adventure is weather dependent, the colder the better. Many slopes have been making snow when they can to get open ahead of holiday breaks when ski season ramps up.
Here's a guide to when you can hit the slopes this season:
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Bear Creek Mountain Resort
Where: 101 Doe Mountain Ln, Macungie, PA 18062
Opening Date: No opening date (weather dependent), usually mid-late December
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Tickets: Prices range from $32 to $57 depending on the date and can be purchased online. Children under 5 and seniors (70+) ride the lift for free.
Blue Mountain Resort
Where: 1660 Blue Mountain Dr, Palmerton, PA 18071
Opening Date: November 25, 2022
Tickets: Tickets can be purchased online.
Camelback Mountain Ski Resort
Where: 301 Resort Dr, Tannersville, PA 18372
Opening Date: Dec. 16, 2022
Tickets: Prices vary per day and can be purchased online.
Elk Mountain Ski Resort
Where: 344 Elk Mountain Rd, Union Dale, PA 18470
Opening Date: No opening date has officially been announced, but their site has Dec. 14 as a tentative first day.
Tickets: Ski packages range from $80-$90 for skiers 8 years old and older and can be purchased online.
Jack Frost/Big Boulder Mountain Resort
Where: 357 Big Boulder Dr, Lake Harmony, PA 18624
Opening Date: Jack Frost Opened Dec. 2, Big Boulder is expected to open Dec. 16
Tickets: Tickets can be purchased online or at the resort, prices are cheaper if you buy online.
Shawnee Mountain Resort
Where: 401 Hollow Rd, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
Opening Date: Dec. 10, 2022
Tickets: Prices vary each day and tickets can be purchased online.
Spring Mountain Adventures (south of the Poconos)
Where: 757 Spring Mt Rd, Schwenksville, PA 19473
Opening Date: Dec. 10
Tickets: Tickets can be purchased online or at the resort. Tickets are limited for opening day so purchasing online is highly encouraged.
