How to Book a Ski Trip to Snö Mountain, Pennsylvania

Snö Mountain, Pennsylvania, just outside of Scranton, boasts the longest 'blue grade' intermediate run in the northeast Poconos, at over one mile long. A vertical drop of 1,000 feet on a mountain with a top elevation of 1,960 feet and 100 percent snowmaking and night skiing capacity keep happy skiers returning as often as they can to enjoy Snö Mountain.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Internet access
• Major credit card
• Telephone

Book Your Trip to Snö Mountain

1. Check the Snö Mountain Ski Resort Web site for a list of nearby accommodations providers (see Resources below). You'll see a variety of mid-level chain hotels represented, and contact information is provided. Expect to pay typical (i.e., inexpensive to moderate) chain hotel rates.
2. Check the Pennsylvania Tourism Office Web site to choose from all classes of hotel and motels, budget to luxury, near Snö Mountain (see Resources below). You can also phone the office at 1-800-847-4872 to speak to someone about booking lodging for your trip.
3. Reserve a room with a partner for discount Snö Mountain lift tickets and all-in ski packages. Call 1-800-GOT-SNOW for more information.
4. Access Snö Mountain, Pennsylvania just off Interstate 81 at Exit 51. Conveniently located in Scranton, Snö Mountain is only 2 hours from New York and Philadelphia, making it a great single day ski option for residents of these areas.
5. Take a car in from New York City, then use free hotel transportation to the base of Snö Mountain to forego the hassle of ice-time driving. Most of the closer hotels offer free shuttle service.

Ski Snö Mountain

6. Try a racing or freestyle clinic to amp up your skiing savvy at Snö Mountain while avoiding the often prohibitive expense of private lessons.
7. Heed Snö Mountain skiier's creed--those below you have the right away! It is your responsibility to avoid those ahead of you.
8. Avoid the local Wilkes-Barre ski crowds by sticking to the lower slopes. The top of Snö Mountain, Pennsylvania can get jam packed during the midday rush especially.
9. Save bucks on a season pass by booking before December 14.
10. Get a current ski report online at the Snö Mountain Ski Resort Web site.

Tips & Warnings

• Enroll your children in the SuperKids program when you book to ensure your little one will be well supervised while you enjoy the verticals up top!
• Use a third-party online booking service to book the cheapest rates and packages for your trip to Snö Mountain, Pennsylvania.
• Choose childcare not affiliated with Snö Mountain if you're bringing toddlers. Snö Mountain is a 5 year old plus ski program.