Big Boulder Ski Resort
Big Boulder
One of the earliest commercial ski areas in Pennsylvania, beside Big Boulder Lake. Known for its terrain parks, night skiing, and snow tubing, it suits beginners and teens.
Big Boulder Ski Area sits on the shore of Big Boulder Lake next to the town of Lake Harmony. It opened in 1947 and is one of the earliest commercial ski areas in Pennsylvania and among the first in the United States to use artificial snowmaking. It is now owned by Vail alongside Jack Frost, and lift tickets are valid with the Epic Pass. The resort has a vertical drop of about 145 meters, with shorter, gentler runs that suit beginners and families. Its highlights are several terrain parks and night skiing under nearly full lighting, which is especially lively on weekend evenings. There is also a snow tubing park. The season usually runs from mid-December to March, subject to the official schedule, and it is advisable to buy tickets online ahead of weekends. From New York, the drive takes about 2 hours, and it is roughly 10 minutes from Exit 41 off I-80.
Opening hours
Winter usually afternoon to 21:00 (night skiing); check the official website
Nearby sights
- Jack Frost Ski Resort
- Pocono Raceway
- Kalahari Resorts Poconos
- Big Pocono State Park
- Camelback Mountain Resort
- Great Wolf Lodge Poconos
- Mount Airy Casino Resort
- The Crossings Premium Outlets