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Big Boulder Ski Area - Pennsylvania

Located on Big Boulder Lake in Lake Harmony, Penn., Big Boulder was the first commercial ski area in Pennsylvania.

Big Boulder has a 600-foot vertical drop with the longest run of 2,400 feet. There are 55 acres of terrain with 100 percent snowmaking.

Lift tickets are reciprocal with Jack Frost Mountain so you can ski two mountains for the price of one. Group rates are available.

Big Boulder offers racing programs for both children and adults.

Snowboarding and Tubing

Snowboarding is allowed on every slope, any time. There is a and a terrain park, as well.

The biggest thrill on the hill is the snow tubing facility with 20 chutes and five lifts. There is a 36" height restriction on tubing and each person must sit in their own tube.

Night skiing starts opening day and all slopes are lit for night skiing.

MOUNTAIN STATISTICS
Base Elevation:	1,700 ft	(518 m)
Summit Elevation:	2,275 ft	(693 m)
Vertical Drop:	600 ft	(183 m)
Skiable Area:	55 acres	(22 hectares)
Annual Snowfall:	50 in	(127 cm)
Longest Run:	2,400 ft	(732 m)
Snowmaking:	100 %
Number of Lifts:	7
Uphill Lift Capacity:	9,600 per hour
Types of Lifts:	5 Double Chairs 2 Triple Chairs
Number of Trails:	15

TRAIL RATINGS
Easiest:		40%
More Difficult:		35%
Most Difficult:		25%
Experts Only:		0%
Trail ratings indicate the relative difficulty of the runs within a given ski area and are not meant to be used for comparison between ski areas.

AREA DETAILS
Alpine Skiing:	Yes
Snowboarding:	Yes
Required:	Yes
Night Skiing:	Yes
Terrain Park:	Yes
Snow Tubing:	Yes

 

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