How to Go Skiing in Seven Springs Mountain, Pennsylvania

The largest ski resort in Pennsylvania, Seven Springs Mountain offers a huge variety of challenging trails--skiers can choose from 30 different trail options--as well as plenty of first-class and budget accommodations. Ski enthusiasts of all ages will enjoy the mountain's 750-foot vertical drop and close to 300 acres of skiable terrain.

Things You'll Need

• List of prospective travel dates
• Major credit card
• Telephone or Internet access

Instructions

Book Accommodations in and Travel to Seven Springs Mountain

1. Book your Seven Springs Mountain ski trip accommodations online at the resort's official Web site (see Resources below). You can also call their reservation line at 1-866-437-1300.

2. Reserve a room at the resort's Main Lodge Hotel. Moderately priced rooms at this on-site hotel provide guests with easy access to the slopes and the resort's many other entertainment options. There are even arcades, a movie theater and a bowling alley.

3. Travel with a group and stay at one of the condos located on-site at Seven Springs Mountain. These 1-, 2-, 3- and 4-bedroom condos feature dining rooms, living rooms and kitchens at reasonable prices.

4. Enjoy your privacy in a stand-alone Seven Springs Mountain cabin or ski chalet. Some of these on-site properties can sleep up to 20 people, and the prices are quite reasonable.

5. Book a flight into Pittsburgh International Airport. This airport is located just an hour northwest of Seven Springs Mountain, Pennsylvania.

6. Use the Pennsylvania Turnpike to reach Seven Springs Mountain. Take exits 91 or 110.

Create Your Itinerary for Seven Springs Mountain

1. Arrive by late afternoon to hit the slopes for an evening ski. All packages come with unlimited skiing from 4:30 p.m. the day you arrive until 7 p.m. the day you leave.

2. Plan a December or March trip for the lowest cost, but prepare for lesser ski quality and less snow overall.

3. Join the competitive fun by booking a trip during January, February and March, when weekly ski and snowboarding events keep Seven Springs bustling with on and off slope activity.

Hit the Slopes in Seven Springs Mountain

1. Buy discount twilight tickets for the 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. timeframe, and ski to your heart's content for less. The slopes get most crowded in the afternoon, so book night skiing tickets if this bothers you.

2. Purchase multi-day passes if you'll be in town a few days to get more bang for your buck.

3. Save a bundle on a beginner's package, but know you'll be limited to a couple of the easiest runs if you do.

Tips & Warnings

• Save big money by booking one of the many package deals available on the Seven Springs Mountain Web site (see Resources below).

• Book any weekend trip during peaks months January, February and March as far in advance as you can, bearing in mind this is Pennsylvania's most popular ski destination.

• Seniors over 80 ski free.

• Early season can spell bare spots on the mountain and foil your ski trip--check snow reports in advance (see Resources below).

• Check the weather report for passable roads before venturing out, as you could find yourself stranded down the mountain shy of a passing blizzard if you're not careful!