Poconos vacation rentals are just a few minutes away from endless fun and an exciting assortment of attractions, including outdoor adventures. The Pocono Mountains in Pennsylvania are renowned for their natural panoramic views, 150 lakes including Lake Wallenpaupack, historical towns and most of all snow sports such as skiing. A reservation at any of the Poconos vacation rentals will be your ticket to winter fun.
Camelback Mountain Resort: Tannersville, Pennsylvania
Camelback Mountain Resort, the largest ski resort in Poconos, captures the real definition of snow sports in the area. The resort's ski-able acres, snowmaking horsepower, detachable lifts and great service draw more and more families every year. Camelback's elevation reaches up to 2,133 feet. The mountain has 160 acres of skiing and snowboarding terrain with around 33 slopes. The mountain's summit receives an average of 50 inches of snowfall every winter. The resort also houses a water park, named Camelbeach, that only opens during summer.
Alpine Mountain: Analomink, Pennsylvania
Alpine Mountain is a family-friendly ski resort which also offers snowboarding, snow tubing and terrain parks. Visitors are welcomed in its ski area with a picturesque location in the Pocono Mountains. Alpine Mountain has 21 trails including three greens, six diamonds and twelve blues, all with various difficulties, just right for the adventurous skiers. Along the east side at the bottom of the mountain is a terrain park. A tiring day on the slopes will lead you to join their lodge for a cup of hot chocolate and snacks to select from.
Blue Mountain Ski Area: Palmerton, Pennsylvania
Blue Mountain Ski Area is the most popular, being one of the first-class snow sports destinations in the Pocono Mountains with hi-speed lifts. Blue Ski Mountain captures around 300,000 visitors a year with their option to ski or ride over its 34 slopes with 13 Green Rated Trails, six Blue Rated Trails and six Black Diamond Trails. Blue Mountain Ski also boasts of its five freestyle trails and five terrain parks named Come Around Park, Sidewinder Park, Terrain Run, Lower Sidewinder and its newest, Central Park. Snow tubing is available at the Adventure Center. The resort has its own ski team of around 50 people.
Shawnee Mountain: Delaware, Pennsylvania
Located at Eastern Pennsylvania, Shawnee Mountain Resort opened in 1975 and is noted as a favorite in the Poconos, being a family oriented resort, proud of its 125 acres of skiing terrain. The resort also takes pride in its 23 trails, with the longest around 5,200 feet, and two terrain parks with boxes, rails and a Teepee Wall Ride. Shawnee also offers 100 percent snowmaking, snow tubing, night skiing, children's programs, great packages and a variety of exciting terrains for the expert riders and skiers.
Tips for Guest Skiers
The ski resorts suggest advance reservations for private lessons, especially during holidays. You must arrive an hour earlier before the lesson time to ensure proper preparations. Dress code should be observed, which must be appropriate for cold weather.
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