There is truly no other feeling like dashing through the snow as you scale down the mountainside on a pair of skis. The actual sport of skiing dates back to 8000 and 7000 BCE. Now, skiing has become an international phenomenon and an estimated 14.94 million Americans hit the slopes each winter! Skiing undoubtedly offers a rush of energy and most ski resorts feature a picturesque mountain backdrop. The Susquehanna Style encourages you to grab your skis, and try out one of these local ski resorts.
Ski Roundtop
925 Roundtop Rd, Lewisberry, PA | skiroundtop.com
Ski Roundtop originally opened to the public on Saturday November 28th, 1964, and for the past 58 years it has been a primer destination for Susquehanna Valley Skiers. Located in York County, this is arguably the most well-known ski resort within the Susquehanna Valley. Roundtop features a 600 ft vertical with the highest elevation reaching 1,335 ft. Roundtop boasts 20 trails for visitors to ski on, snowtubing, paintball in the spring months, and Dew after Dark night skiing. Lift tickets are limited, and prices vary, so purchasing online or selecting an Epic pass option would give you greater flexibility since this resort is part of the Vail family of ski resorts.
Liberty Mountain Resort
78 Country Club Trail, Fairfield, PA | libertymountainresort.com
Nestled 10 miles outside of the historical town of Gettysburg, you’ll find yourself immersed in a winter wonderland at Liberty Mountain Resort. Liberty Mountain features a vertical drop of 620 ft, 100 acres of skiable terrain, 8 total lifts, and 16 ski trails. In addition to skiing, Liberty Mountain also offers tubing. After a fun day of winter activities, visitors are encouraged to stay onsite at several properties, most notably the Highland Lodge which features the Eagle and The Owl restaurant and amenities such as an indoor saltwater pool and outdoor firepits. Liberty Mountain is a full season resort and offers golf in the other seasons.
Bear Creek Mountain Resort
101 Doe Mountain Ln, Macungie, PA | bcmountainresort.com
Bear Creek Mountain Resort is a four seasons resort located in Berks County. It features 21 total ski slopes, 6 lifts, a mountain elevation of 1,100ft, and a vertical drop of 510ft. It’s level of difficulties range from 30% beginner, 40% intermediate, and 30% advanced. In addition to tubing and special activities like archery and axe throwing, Bear Creek Mountain Resort offers amenities like an onsite spa and restaurant selections such as The Grill at Bear Creek Mountain Resort. Bear Creek Mountain Resort boasts being a premier wedding venue destination, as well as, hosting several festivals throughout the year such as a Summer Wine Festival and a Berks Fiddle Fest.
Tussey Mountain
301 Bear Meadows Rd, Boalsburg, PA | tusseymountain.com
Located minutes away from State College, Tussey Mountain is a ski resort along with an all-seasons recreation area. Tussey Mountain has a 500ft vertical drop, 8 ski trails, 38 skiable acres, 5 lifts, and a terrain park. Tussey Mountain varies in level of experience, as it’s 30% beginner, 45% intermediate, and 25% advanced. In addition to night skiing, Tussey Mountain also offers live music, cycling events through Rothrock Forrest, go-karts, batting cages, mini golfing, and more. Tussey Mountain also offers onsite lodging with The Lodge at Tussey Mountain. The Lodge has breathtaking views of happy valley and Rothrock Forrest.
Blue Mountain
1660 Blue Mountain Dr, Palmerton, PA | skibluemt.com
Situated in the Blue Mountain range about 75 miles northwest of Philadelphia, Blue Mountain Ski Resort is one of the highest rated ski resorts in the state of Pennsylvania. Blue Mountain has a base elevation of 460 feet, and a summit elevation of 1,540 feet. Boasting the highest vertical in Pennsylvania at 1,082 feet, skiers and riders will find excellent terrain for all ability levels. Blue Mountain features 39 total slopes, 16 lifts, and a terrain park. Blue Mountain also has night skiing every night, tubing, mountain biking, scenic lift rides, disc golf, archery and more.
