Elk Mountain's lodging options are all off-site. There are no ski in, ski out condos or hotel at the base of the mountain. The closest major city is Scranton at about 35 minutes from the resort. There are dozens of...
Elk Mountain
Elk Mountain Ski Resort in Union Dale, northeastern Pennsylvania, offers the best beginner through expert skiing in the Endless Mountains. Reliable snow, colder temperatures, 1,000 feet vertical and a relaxed classic ski experience sets Elk Mountain apart as one of the best resorts in Pennsylvania.
Elk Mountain offers a New England style ski experience in northeastern Pennsylvania. With a 1,000 feet vertical drop and the highest summit elevation of any ski resort in eastern Pennsylvania, Elk Mountain’s stats tell a big part of the story. Consistent snow (about 25% more than its Pocono competitors) and colder temperatures translate into better surface conditions. However, what truly sets Elk Mountain apart as one of the best resorts in Pennsylvania is its relaxed, classic ski experience.
Skiing in the Poconos is certainly a popular passtime for skiers from New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Busses full of schoolchildren, ski clubs, and families arrive en masse on weekend mornings. While Elk Mountain still gets a share of busses, the crowds there are a small fraction of what they would be at places like Camelback, Shawnee or Jack Frost.
True, skiers won’t find any high speed lifts or a celebrity chef in the cafeteria. What they do find is great skiing that feels a lot more like Vermont than Pennsylvania. Elk Mountain’s expert slopes are the amongst the best and most interesting in the state, while its beginner terrain makes it a perfect place to learn to ski.
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Elk Mountain's friendly instructors and separate learning slope make it one of the best places to learn to ski in the East.
Elk Mountain Ski Area Elk Mountain ski area's marketing pitch has long been "Like skiing in Vermont, only closer!" Hyperbole? We don't think so. At Elk Mountain a high summit elevation combines with more natural snowfall than the Poconos to...
Elk Mountain Beginner Skiing Elk Mountain's beginner skiing is noteworthy for the way in which is separates different levels of novice skiers. Many resorts seem to lump beginner skiers into one group, as if a first timer skier and someone...
Elk Mountain Intermediate Skiing Elk Mountain's intermediate skiing is concentrated on the quad side of the mountain, meaning almost all of Elk's blue runs stretch to resort's full 1,000' of vertical drop. Intermediates have several options from the summit. The...
Elk Mountain Expert Skiing Elk Mountain's expert skiing is some of the best in Pennsylvania. The ski area attracts more than its fair share of expert skiers due to of its steep terrain, smaller crowds and better snow quality. Being...
Elk Mountain Snowboarding &Terrain Park A small terrain park serviced by a handle tow can be found on the Delaware trail. Whether intentionally or by happy coincidence, Elk Mountain is an intensely old school mountain. Fixed grip double chairs and...
Elk Mountain Restaurants Elk Mountain's restaurant options are both in the main base lodge, where skiers will find a cafeteria and the Winter Garden restaurant. The main base lodge is the place where Elk Mountain skiers congregate at lunchtime. The...
Elk Mountain Village Elk Mountain does not have a base village. The closest major town in Scranton (approximately 45 minutes away). Many skiers will choose to stay in Clark's Summit about 25 minutes from the resort. Skiers should note there...
Getting to Elk Mountain Getting to Elk Mountain is easy by car. At around two and a half hours from both Philadelphia and the New York metropolitan area, Elk Mountain a great alternative to skiing in the Catskills and Poconos....