Ski Season Deals for Pennsylvania Families & Kids

12/22/14 - By Linda DiProperzio

‘Tis the season for skiing. Whether you work the slopes like a pro or are more comfortable sticking with the bunny slope (that’s me!), Pennsylvania residents are lucky enough to have a bevy of ski resorts right here in their home state. If that's not enough, our sponsor, the Pennsylvania Ski Areas Association (PSAA), has some sweet deals for families looking to ski or snowboard together this winter. From a special program that lets 4th and 5th graders ski for free with their parents to an offer for first-time skiers, there are opportunities to hit the slopes throughout the state.

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The Pennsylvania Ski Areas Association, a non-profit association that promotes and serves the Pennsylvania Ski Industry, encompasses 19 separate ski resorts and works to encourage participation and enjoyment of skiing, snowboarding, tubing, and cross country skiing for the entire family.

With that in mind, PSAA is offering its popular 4th/5th Grade Program again this season. Kids in these grades with skiing parents can obtain a PSAA's Snowpass, entitling them to free (yes, free!) skiing and boarding for the entire winter. It also includes a voucher for a Learn to Ski and Snowboard Package, which includes a free lesson, voucher and beginner lift ticket.

Don’t worry—there are also promotions for those over 11 years old. First-time Skiers and Snowboarders can purchase a special $49 package that includes one beginner lift ticket, one beginner group lesson, and complete rental equipment. There is also Individuals can also download a coupon to save $5 on either a Learn to Ski and Snowboard Package in January or a Midweek Lift Ticket. And don’t forget to sign up for the email list to receive even more ways to save.

While you should check out all 19 resorts, here is a sampling of some of the PSAA's participating locations: 

Alpine Mountain, Analomink
Skiing and snow tubing in the Pocono Mountains, with 21 trails/runs, the longest at 4,000 feet. For more info, call 570-595-2150.

Bear Creek Mountain Resort, Macungie
Ski, night ski, tube or board in Berks County on 21 trains/runs; relax in a spa or vacation at the resort hotel. For more info, call 866-SKI-AT-BC.

Big Boulder, Blakeslee
Ski from the 2,000 foot summit of Jack Frost Mountain down 15 different slopes; snowboarding and tubing are also available. For more info, call 570-443-8425.

Blue Mountain, Palmerton
39 trains (the most in the state), 21 slides for tubing, and just over an hour drive from most NJ locations. What's not to love? For more information, call 610-826-7700.

Camelback Mountain Resort, Tannersville
Voted the #1 Favorite Winter Resort by Snow East Magazine 4 years running, Camelback boasts 34 trails, 16 lifts and 7 eateries, not to mention the 42 snowtubing lanes and an exceptionally fun Mountain Coaster. For more info, call 570-629-1661.

Roundtop Mountain Resort, Lewisberry
A smaller venue, but its Learn To Ski and Snowboard Program was recently named the best in the country by the National Ski Areas Association. For more info, call 717-432-9631.

Ski Big Bear, Lackawaxen
Located just two gas-friendly hours from New York City, Big Bear has 18 trails and a brand-new lodge, the Masthope. For more info, call 570-685-1400.

So bundle up and head out to one of the many places to ski, board, or sled in Pennsylvania. And for more fun in the snow in your area, be sure to check out our Skiing, Snowboarding and Snow Sports Guide

 

This post was sponsored by the Pennsylvania Ski Areas Association.