The weather hasn't been cooperating in the Pocono Mountains this winter but that hasn't stopped the skiers at Camelback Ski Resort in the Pocono Mountains from enjoying a favorite winter pastime. Camelback has been making snow and the skiers have been traveling to the area. About five trails have been opened on a daily basis and by the end of this week they hope to be up to 9 trails and 5 lifts, the Snow tubing park will be opening this Saturday with 3 chutes and 1 lift.
Camelback Ski Area is located in the heart of the Pocono Mountains with 33 trails and 13 lifts including two high-speed quads, snowboard halfpipe, two terrain parks, and a wide selection of trails for all ability levels. Night skiing is available on all trails. This season the Laurel Glade Park will be re-configured as a learning park and Rhododendron Glen set aside for advanced skiers and riders. A new half pipe will be constructed on Oak Grove.
This season Camelback will be offering a Ski and Snowboard Check on the Annex Deck in the Base area for $1.00 on Weekends and Holidays. (This service will be complimentary to snowboarders who rent from Camelback's rental shop). The outside edge will also be open on the Annex Deck, You can get your skis or snowboard tuned while having lunch.
If you're planning to stay for a weekend or longer, There are more than 30 hotels and motels within 10 miles.
There are plenty of food service locations and bars. Camelback includes a mountaintop lodge, retail shop, equipment rental and repair shop, snow tubing park, nursery for 12 months and older, parking lot shuttle, and ATM on premises.
Check out this link for more information. This is a great get away for winter sports and fun.
http://www.onthesnow.com/PA/97/
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