Blue Mountain Embarks On 2022-2023 Ski Season With New High-Speed, Six-Person Chairlift

As temperatures drop, anticipation is growing for the upcoming ski season, with  Blue Mountain Resort gearing up for 2022-2023 powder sessions with multiple upgrades, including a new high-speed six-person lift, snowmaking upgrades and new nighttime snow tubing experience.

Just a short drive from both Philadelphia and New York City and home to Pennsylvania's highest vertical at 1,082 feet in the Pocono Mountains, Blue Mountain features varied and challenging terrain as well as some of the longest runs in the state. Spanning 171 skiable acres, Blue Mountain’s 40 trails include 14 beginner, six intermediate, 11 expert, four expert only and five terrain parks.

As the resort enters its 45^th ski season, these latest upgrades will make snow sports here even more appealing and include:

• A new lift, named the Main Street Express, which replaces two double lifts and dramatically improves access to the terrain on the western part of the mountain – as well connectivity between Valley Lodge and Summit Lodge. The new high-speed lift will transport riders from bottom to top in under five minutes and accommodate 3,000 guests per hour.
• New all-lit nighttime, after-dark Sonic Tubing with music and disco lighting. With 46 lanes, Blue Mountain is the largest snowtubing park in the country. Each lane is over 1,000 feet long. The tubing park is serviced by three lifts, and tubers can choose between single or double tubes.
• Enhanced automation of the snowmaking system, including new snowmaking guns and LED lighting to make night skiing available on the 40^th trail, which opened last season. With these recent investments, Blue Mountain now has one of the largest snowmaking systems in the country.
• A renamed trail, Curzi's Cabin (previously Widow Maker) serviced by the new Main Street Express lift.
• A renamed terrain run, Trails End, (previously Terrain Run) serviced by all major lifts.

Additionally, Blue Mountain Resort has unveiled a fresh new tri-colored logo in time for the new ski season. The updated logo combines earthly elements – sun, mountains and terrain – resulting in a contemporary look with traditional nuances, positioning the property as a year-round retreat for both adventure enthusiasts and novices.

Other highlights of the 2022-23 season include:

• Beginner Ski and Snowboard Lessons for Family and Friends at the Learning Center. Blue Mountain Resort’s award-winning Learning Center features Family & Friends Beginner Lessons to keep groups of skiers and snowboarders together regardless of age or ability. Beginner lessons are tailored for snow enthusiasts three years and older with at least one person in the lesson group 13 or older to accompany the younger children. This lesson is for first timers and beginners who choose either a ski or snowboard lesson, and the beginner lift ticket is included, allowing participants to practice on the valley carpets and use the Valley Triple and Vista chairlifts. Ski or snowboard equipment rental is included with the lesson. Private lessons are also offered for all ages and aptitudes.
• Dining for All Appetites. On-mountain dining at Slopeside Pub & Grill offers stunning mountain views along with indoor and outdoor seating with warm comforting fires and a delicious menu of appetizers, soups, salads, burgers, handcrafted sandwiches and chef specialties. At the Waffle Cabin, located just outside Valley Lodge, warm sugar waffles and hot chocolate Belgian-style are just the ticket for snow fans on the run or who want to relax for a break and sit outdoors to enjoy the views. The resort has an array of food trucks such as Tipsy Taco, Hoppy Trails and Souper Cheesy to help fuel active skiers, snowtubers and snowboarders of all ages. Other options include the Last Run Lounge, Trails End Bar and Café options at the Summit, Valley and Tubing lodges. 

A variety of packages, passes, equipment rentals and more are available at Blue Mountain. More information is available at https://www.skibluemt.com/.

Blue Mountain Resort is a year-round resort located along the Kittatinny Ridge in the Pocono Mountain region adjacent to the Appalachian Trail near Palmerton, Pennsylvania. Originally opened in 1977 as Little Gap Ski Area, it was renamed Blue Mountain Resort in 1989. With the highest vertical drop of any ski resort in Pennsylvania, it features 40 ski trails, 14 lifts, 29 mountain biking trails, a ropes course, rock climbing wall and more. The property offers camping and glamping sites and dining at Slopeside Pub & Grill along with spaces for indoor and outdoor weddings, groups and corporate retreats.