The Ski Resort
Elk Mountain Ski Resort is located north of Scranton. Discover over 72 hectares of diverse terrain that will make every snow lover happy! The Ski School offers great lessons and programs for first-time skiers and snowboarders as well as a racing program for those who are into speed. But also if you want to fine-tune your skills the Ski School is the right place for you. Over 75 instructors are looking forward to help you progress fast. Class sizes, however, are limited to give you an enjoyable learning experience.
Elk Mountain Ski Resort is a great place for groups. You think skiing for free is impossible? It´s not! If your group makes two individual trips to Elk Mountain your third one is free!
Interesting facts
- Offering 72 ha of slopes and terrain, Elk Mountain is among the 3 largest Ski Resorts in Pennsylvania.
- Elk Mountain is among the 3 best rated Ski Resorts in Pennsylvania.
- Elevated between 516 m and 821 m, the Ski Resort is among the 5 highest elevated Ski Resorts in Pennsylvania. The vertical drop from summit to base is 305 m. The average difference in altitude between base and summit of Ski Resorts in the USA is 375 m.
- Average snow depth during the season is 88 cm at summit elevation and 43 cm at base elevation. Snow coverage is usually best during February, offering an average snow depth of 108 cm at summit elevation and 49 cm at the base. Therefore Elk Mountain is among the 10 ski Resorts with best snow conditions in Pennsylvania.
- Elk Mountain features 40 sunny days on average per season. The average for all ski Resorts in the USA is 37 sunny days. February is the sunniest month with an average of 20 sunny days.
Snow Safety & Snowmaking
Snowmaking Share
81%
Average snow depth of the last years (Summit)
Travel Deals & Tips
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Videos
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Elk Mountain by Helicopter
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Elk Mountain | February 2020
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Snowstorm at Elk Mountain! 5 Inches of Fresh POW!
