As anticipation for the upcoming ski season builds, family travelers across the country gear up to take advantage of fresh, fluffy powder. At Blue Mountain Resort in the Pennsylvania Pocono Mountains, guests enjoy multiple upgrades, including a high-speed lift, snowmaking upgrades and a new nighttime tubing experience. The resort spans 171 skiable acres and 40 trails, including 14 beginner, six intermediate and 11 expert-only trails, as well as five terrain parks.
As the resort enters its 45th ski season, its latest upgrades include:
- A new lift named Main Street Express, which replaced two double lifts, Main Street Express will dramatically improve access to the terrain on the western part of the mountain, as well as provide a connection between Valley Lodge and Summit Lodge. The new high-speed lift will transport riders from the bottom to top in less than five minutes and accommodate up to 3,000 guests per hour.
- The new nighttime, after-dark Sonic Tubing will feature music and disco lighting. Blue Mountain is the largest snowtubing park in the country, with 46 lanes, each more than 1,000 feet long. The tubing park offers three lifts. Tubers can choose between a single or double tube.
- An enhanced automation of the snowmaking system includes new snowmaking guns and LED lighting, making night skiing available on the 40th With this addition, Blue Mountain now boasts one of the largest snowmaking systems in the country.
Additionally, Blue Mountain Resort unveiled a new tricolored logo in time for the new season. The logo combines elements such as the sun, mountains and terrain, resulting in a contemporary look with traditional nuances, highlighting the property as a year-round retreat for adventure seekers.
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