Elk Mountain
Elk Mountain Ski Resort is set in the Endless Mountains, 30 miles north of Scranton, Pennsylvania. Elk Mountain history dates back to 1959, when it became one of Pennsylvania's first commercial ski areas. The slopes offer some of the most challenging terrain in the region with distinctive character of surrounding evergreens and has the highest lift-serviced peak in eastern Pennsylvania. Since the 80's over 13,000 trees have been planted. Along with the usual ski and board rentals Elk offers adaptive rental equipment. The hill has 2 terrain parks. The base lodge features a restaurant, guest services and ski & board retail shop. A variety of lodging from B&B to hotels can be found nearby as well as dining options.
Region:
Closest Town: Union Dale, Pennsylvania
Mountain Statistics
| Vertical Rise | 1000 ft |
| Base Elevation | 1693 ft |
| Summit Elevation | 2694 ft |
| Annual Snowfall | 65 inches |
| Number of Trails | 27 |
| Skiable Acres | 140 |
| Longest Run | 0.7 miles / 1.1 km |
| Snowmaking | yes |
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Trail Difficulty
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Lifts
| Number of Lifts | 7 |
| Quad Chairs | 1 |
| Double Chairs | 5 |
| Surface Lifts | 1 |
| Lift Capacity | 6500 (skiers per hour) |
Season Dates
| Season 2024 | Opened 12/15/23 |
| Season 2023 | 12/15/22 to 03/26/23 (101 days) |
| Season 2022 | 12/17/21 to 03/20/22 (93 days) |
| Season 2021 | 12/20/20 to 03/25/21 (95 days) |
| Season 2020 | Opened 12/05/19 |
| Season 2019 | 12/12/18 to 03/30/19 (108 days) |
| Season 2018 | 12/13/17 to 04/02/18 (110 days) |
| Season 2017 | 12/13/16 to 04/01/17 (109 days) |
| Season 2016 | 01/05/16 to 03/14/16 (69 days) |
| Season 2015 | 12/04/14 to 03/27/15 (113 days) |
| Season 2014 | 12/04/13 to 03/29/14 (115 days) |
| Season 2013 | 12/18/12 to 03/28/13 (100 days) |
Elk Mountain Resort Features
| Snowboarding | |
| Night Skiing |
trails, lifts |
| Heliski/Snowcat Skiing | |
| Cross Country Skiing | |
| Snowshoe Trails | |
| Snow Tubing |
Terrain Park
| 2 terrain parks |
Snow Report
Snow Reports and conditions for Elk Mountain.
Status:
Opening Soon for Snow Sports
Lift Tickets
Pricing last updated 2022-12-01
| Child (6-11) | Youth (12-17) | Adult (18-64) | Senior (65-74) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular | $65 | $75 | $89 | $75 |
| Low | $50 | $60 | $75 | $60 |
Price lows reflect Mon-Thurs/non holiday rates.
Note: Pricing above is subject to change and is based on resort ticket window prices published on resorts website. Use for reference only.
Sorry, no discount lift tickets are current available for Elk Mountain
Lodging
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Programs
| Kids Program | ||
| Womens Program | ||
| Ski Lessons | ||
| Snowboard Lessons | ||
| Equipment Rentals | ||
| Adaptive Program |
Nearby Resorts
| Camelback Ski Resort | 1 hour 18 mins | |
| Jack Frost Big Boulder | 1 hour 12 mins | |
| Montage Mountain | 48 mins | |
Related Links
Address/Contact Info
Address: Route 374, Union Dale , PA 18470
Email: elkskiresort@gmail.com
Reservations Phone: 570-679-4400
Snow Phone: 800-233-4131
Website: http://www.elkskier.com
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Email: elkskiresort@gmail.com
Reservations Phone: 570-679-4400
Snow Phone: 800-233-4131
Website: http://www.elkskier.com
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