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According to USA Today, the number of ski areas in the United States has dropped from 727 in 1985 to 485 in 2008. There are around 30 major ski resorts active in the Mid-Atlantic region, from the northern tips of North Carolina to the northern tips of Pennsylvania. But over the decades, there have been many other ski areas in this region that have come and gone. Through the help of readers, DCSki has uncovered information on 96 "lost" Mid-Atlantic ski areas.

The purpose of this page is to preserve the memory of these lost ski areas. For some areas, we have extensive details including comments and photos from the original operators of the area. For others, we have little more than a distant memory from a DCSki reader. Below, you'll find a compilation of lost ski areas in the Mid-Atlantic. Click on a ski area's name to view historical details about the area.

If you have any additional information about a ski area you would like to contribute, or if you know of additional areas that should be added to this list, let DCSki's Editor know. To learn about lost areas in New England, be sure to check out the excellent New England Lost Ski Areas Project (NELSAP) web site.

You may also view a list of recent updates.

Apple Hill Area near Mt. Davis Area North of Chambersburg Area outside Lenhartsville Bear Rocks Black Moshannon State Park Blair Mountain Blue Marsh Buck Hill Family Ski Area Buckaloons Ski Area / Youngsville Skiways Calimont Camp Soles Chadds Peak Crystal Lake Ski Center / Mt. St. Onge Crystal Ridge Ski Area Devil's Hole Endless Mountain Fernwood Resort Hahn Mountain / Big Valley Ski Area Hanley's Happy Hill Ski Area Henryville House Retreat Hickory Ridge Highland Ski Area Indian Lake Indiana University of Pennsylvania Ski Lodge Kings Mountain Lancaster Host Resort Lost or Flying Dutchman Martin Ski Tow Meadow Valley Middle Creek Ski Area Miller Mountain Montrose Ski Bowl Mount Airy Lodge Mount Lebanon Golf and Ski Area Mount Tone / Sno-Hill Ski Area North Mountain Penn Hills Resort Penns Valley Ski Center Pine Forge Ski Area Piper Hill Plateau De Mount Pocono Lake Preserve Pocono Manor Ski Area PocoNorth Richmond Hill Rope Tow Run by Huntingdon Valley Ski Club Royal Mountain Sharp Mountain Ski Area in Honey Brook, Pennsylvania Ski Area in Johnstown, Pennsylvania Ski Hill within Lackawanna State Park Ski SnowPeak Sno Zone Split Rock Lodge Sugarbush Ski Resort Summit Inn Tamiment Resort The Big Pocono Ski Area Walnut Hill White Mountain Ski Area Wildwood Highlands Ski Area Willowbrook Ski Area Wolf Hollow Ski Area Wonderview Ski Area Zippo Ski Slope

Area at Eden Mill Area in Butler Area near Almshouse Areas in Garrett County, including Crook's Nest, Sweeney's Hill, and Marsh Hill. Braddock Heights Ski Way Guntertown Ski Resort Mattaponi Oregon Ridge Possible Area Near Deep Creek Lake Savage River State Forest Ski Resort Ski College Mountain Ski Slope in Harford County High Meadows Hound Ears Mill Ridge Scaly Mountain Afton Alps Area near Charlottesville Cascade Mountain Resort Mountain Run Rappahannock Ski Area / Skyline / Big Devil Shawnee Land Ski Cherokee Alpine Lake Bald Knob Ski Slopes Chestnut Ridge Coonskin Park Ghost or Unfinished Hill (Tory Mountain) near Harmon, West Virginia Gregg's Knob Weiss Knob Ski Area

Oregon Ridge	Added new photo provided by Skip Strovel.	2013-01-26
Afton Alps	Added some additional info from Mark Bedle.	2012-11-22
Indian Lake	Created profile. Thanks to John D and Lee S.	2012-11-22
Buckaloons Ski Area / Youngsville Skiways	Added additional details from Ron Aiello.	2012-07-02
Highland Ski Area	Updated with additional photos from Bob Garison, a former Highland Ski Area employee.	2011-12-04
Sno Zone	Created profile. Thanks for Brandon Pavlik.	2011-10-22
Martin Ski Tow	Created profile. Thanks to Mark G.	2011-09-27
Meadow Valley	Created profile. Thanks to Ray T.	2011-08-19
Middle Creek Ski Area	Created profile. Thanks to Ray T.	2011-08-19
Lancaster Host Resort	Created profile. Thanks to Ray T.	2011-08-19
Lost or Flying Dutchman	Included additional information from Rich K.	2011-08-19
Hahn Mountain / Big Valley Ski Area	Added photo of Hahn Mountain Ski School, courtesy of Barry Johnston.	2011-08-19
Penns Valley Ski Center	Created profile. Thanks to Rich K.	2011-08-19
White Mountain Ski Area	Added additional notes from Rich K.	2011-08-19
Guntertown Ski Resort	Added photo of a postcard, courtesy of Woody Bousquet.	2011-08-18

Recent reader comments on lost area profiles:

Comments on Hickory Ridge - posted by John Hagler May 12 at 8:47 pm The old Hickory Ridge Ski Area is now Hickory Ridge Resort. Over 20 buildings have been built 9 businesses and maintained two ski slopes and 6 miles of cross country ski trails.The resort is closed and for sale due to health problems.If anyone is interested it can be seen at hickoryridgeresort.com . We are very negotiable in the selling price.Would make a great company retreat or private lodge.Thanks-The owner, John Hagler This comment was about the lost ski area: Hickory Ridge Comments on Pine Forge Ski Area - posted by Douglas FitzSimons May 9 at 6:57 pm In about 1963-64, as a teenager I learned to ski there on rented Fischer skis, lace-up leather boots, and bent-up poles. A vicious rope tow that invariably dumped the novice into the rutted ski-tracks that were usually filled with melt water pulled or dragged one to the top of the bunny slope. I believe it was a poma-tow or maybe a J-bar that went all the way to the top of the always icy hill. That hill routinely produced injuries -broken ankles and wrists, sprains, cuts, etc. due to its steepness, the inability to keep much other than ice on its surface, and the very primitive state of equipment. In any case, having gotten bitten by the 'bug', I bought my skis from the rental shop at the end of that season, and purchased new leather lace-up boots from Wanamakers. By 1965 I was taking bus trips from King of Prussia to Mt. Snow, and since then have skied all over PA, the East and some of the west. All in all it was a great and thrilling place and time. I finally sold the cable-binding Fischers at a yard sale about 20 years ago. This comment was about the lost ski area: Pine Forge Ski Area Comments on Calimont - posted by Laurel Hill Crazie May 8 at 4:34 pm Found this listing in an old Pittsburgh Post-Gazette article listing local ski area in 1971 claiming 400 vertical with 1 slope and a chair lift slated for next season (1972): http://news.google.com/newspapers?idNtJaAAAAIBAJ&sjiduGwDAAAAIBAJ&pg5640,4354176&dqblueknobskiarea&hlen This comment was about the lost ski area: Calimont Comments on Buckaloons Ski Area / Youngsville Skiways - posted by Lee S May 2 at 8:14 pm Chip Kamin passed away this past Monday. The skiing community lost a great advocate and good friend. I remember after a long day on the slopes at the Buckaloons coming back to the lodge and climbing the fireplace. Chip always pushed the limits. A true athlete. This comment was about the lost ski area: Buckaloons Ski Area / Youngsville Skiways Comments on Plateau De Mount - posted by Shaulis April 29 at 9:02 pm My family has lived in these mountains for almost 200 years and some of those old home foundations people refer to would be my ancestors. I've been to the old Shawley Cemetery (or Indian Burial Ground) many times and yet I have NEVER been back to this old ski resort. But you can see it on this map. http://usgwarchives.net/maps/pa/county/somers/usgs/jefferso.jpg This comment was about the lost ski area: Plateau De Mount Comments on Apple Hill - posted by huntet emory April 29 at 5:38 pm My mom had an old lift ticket. If i find it i will post a pic. This comment was about the lost ski area: Apple Hill

If you are interested in ski area history from other geographic regions, we recommend these excellent web sites:

New England Lost Ski Areas Project
Lost Ski Areas of Washington (state)
Ski History of California
Colorado Ski History
teachski.com - a historical look at skiing through the years

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