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Top Area Ski Trails

The following list of top trails is subjective, but you’ll have fun testing them.

2013/01/25

Getaway Guide: Liberty Mountain

While Liberty Mountain is little known in the Philadelphia area, it’s only a two hour ride from the western suburbs. If you’re looking for something different on the snow this winter, here’s an intro to skiing here.

2013/01/17

Getaway Guide: Big Boulder

Big Boulder Park can have eyeballs bulging with its stunning summit view overlooking Big Boulder Lake and a pristine countryside of lakeside cottages and evergreen forest.

2012/12/26

Getaway Guide: Shawnee Mountain

Shawnee Mountain is a forgiving kind of ski area that’s frequently described as “family friendly.” Here’s what you’ll find there.

2012/12/21

Getaway Guide: Camelback Mountain

For high octane skiing and social hijinx, Camelback Mountain Resort in the Poconos has been the “in” place for generations.

2012/12/14

Getaway Guide: Blue Mountain

Blue is a versatile mountain which was designed and carved by winter sports pioneer Ray Tuthill, who envisioned an area that would emulate some of the mountain contours and skiing amenities found on the loftier peaks of the American Rockies.

2012/12/07

Getaway Guide: Jack Frost Mountain

The guns of winter – the ones that lay down light powdery snow on the Pocono Mountain slopes are firing away at Jack Frost Mountain.

2012/12/05

Getaway Guide: Elk Mountain, Pa.

It’s time to start planning ski and snowboarding getaways. Let’s begin on Pennsylvania’s northern tier, in the heart of the Endless Mountains.

2012/11/23

Tot Care At The Slopes

Where can new parents find child care that transitions their little ones to the slopes? Here are some options.

2012/01/13

(Lots of winter kids' clothing at Buckman's store in King of Prussia. Photo provided)

Mild Winter Leaves Area Sports Retailers With Lots of Merchandise

Those who deal in cold weather clothing and gear are being affected by the mild winter in our area.

2012/01/11

Top Ski & Ride Bargains

Bargain fever has hit the nearby slopes, and discount skiing and snowboarding have become the norm. That is, if you know where and when to look.

2011/12/19

(Snow at Spring Mountain. Credit: Jay Lloyd)

Jay Lloyd’s Getaway: They’re Making Snow at Pennsylvania’s Ski Slopes

Skiers and snowboarders are about to get their first taste of a new season, and Jay Lloyd reports it’s just a short drive to a snow sports getaway.

2011/12/15

Guide To Area Ski Clubs

Why not join a ski club? There are more than 35 in our region.

2011/12/12

What’s New On The Slopes Part 2

From the foothills of the Pocono Mountains just north of Allentown to central Montgomery County where generations of skiers made their first turns, the region is alive with snow sports action. Here’s what’s new for the upcoming season at the three area resorts closest to home.

2011/11/16

What’s New On The Slopes For 2011 – 2012

A blizzard of resources has been poured into trails, lodges and terrain parks for the advent of a new winter in the Pennsylvania mountains. Here’s what’s happening.

2011/11/15