OccasionsWinter Escapes · Groups of 10–20Ski Weekends
On the Mountain by Day, Plan the Evenings
The Poconos have several ski areas, including Camelback Mountain Resort, Jack Frost Mountain, Big Boulder and Shawnee Mountain. Our ski and destination guides show what is near each one so you can match the resort to your group's skill level. Buy lift tickets and rentals directly from the resort.
Planning Notes
What to Keep in Mind
01
Match the Resort to the Group
Trail counts and terrain differ between ski areas. Beginner-friendly and larger resorts suit different groups.
02
Buy Tickets Ahead
Lift tickets, rentals and lessons are sold by each resort, and weekends sell out. Check each resort's site early.
03
Plan the Après-Ski
Nearby towns and lakes have dining options for after the slopes. The destination guides list them by area.
What the Guides Cover
- Ski areas compared by trails, lifts and vertical drop
- Nearby dining and towns
- Winter activities beyond skiing
- Rainy- and snowy-day backups
Guides for This Trip
- Pocono Ski Resorts Compared: 7 Areas by Trails and VerticalCamelback, Blue Mountain, Montage, Shawnee, Jack Frost, Big Boulder and Ski Big Bear compared by trails, vertical drop, lifts and terrain, plus who each one suits and the safety basics before you ski.
- Camelback Resort Activity Guide: Everything It Offers in One PlaceSkiing and snow tubing in winter, an outdoor waterpark in summer, an adventure park from spring to fall and an indoor waterpark and arcade all year. Here's what Camelback offers, season by season.
- Indoor Waterparks in the Pocono Mountains: Kalahari, Great Wolf Lodge and Aquatopia ComparedThree big indoor waterparks within a few miles of each other off I-80 and I-380, how they differ, which sell day passes, and the smaller one at Split Rock that's closed for now.
- Indoor Things to Do in the Poconos: Rainy and Snow DaysThree indoor water parks, an arcade with laser tag and escape rooms, tasting rooms, theaters, coal mine tours and museums: what to do in the Poconos when it rains or snows, sorted by season.