Information on Big Boulder Ski Area:
Located on Big Boulder Lake in Lake Harmony, Penn., Big Boulder was the first commercial ski area in Pennsylvania. Big Boulder has a 600-foot vertical drop with the longest run of 6,400 feet. There are 55 acres of terrain with 100 percent snowmaking. Lift tickets are reciprocal with Jack Frost Mountain so you can ski two mountains for the price of one. Group rates are available. Big Boulder offers racing programs for both children and adults. Snowboarding is allowed on every slope, any time. There is a 400-foot half-pipe and a terrain park, as well. The biggest thrill on the hill is the snow tubing facility with 15 chutes and five lifts. There are individual, kids and family sized tubes. Night skiing starts opening day and all slopes are lit for night skiing.
Big Boulder Ski Area Lift closing and opening times:
Weekdays: 9am - 10pm Sat & Sun: 8am - 10pm Night: 4pm - 10pm
Length of Season:
Dec-05 to Mid-March 2006
Types and number of lifts:
5 Double Chairs;2 Triple Chairs
Number of trails and difficulty breakdown:
Total Number: 15
Elevation at base 1700 feet and elevation at summit is 2275 feet.
Skiing Options at Big Boulder Ski Area:
Night Skiing: yes
Heli- Skiing: no
Snowcat Skiing: no
Miles of cross Country ski trails: 3 km
Snow boarding: yes
Equipment Rentals:
skis
, snowboards
Getting to Big Boulder Ski Area:
From Northeast Ext. of PA Turnpike From Pocono exit 35 off the Northeast Extension of the Pennsylvania Turnpike:Follow signs to Interstate 80 east to PA exit 43. Head south on Route 115, go two miles to Route 903 south. Go four miles, follow signs to Lake Harmony and Big Boulder.
Alternate route to Big Boulder Ski Area:
From Pennsylvania Exit 43 of I-80 West Head south on Route 115, go two miles to Route 903 south. Go four miles, follow signs to Lake Harmony and Big Boulder.
Contact Information:
570 722-0100
800 475-SNOW
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