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Close-to-home, plenty of slopeside amenities, numerous mountain and lodge improvements, tons of skiing, snowboarding and snow tubing opportunities. Join us at Liberty Mountain Resort this winter season for the perfect mountain getaway! Plan an overnight stay, one-day "snowcation" or weekend getaway with the whole family. Stay in our slopeside Liberty Hotel and enjoy meals at our various eateries, including McKee's Tavern and the newly improved bakery. Enjoy skiing, snowboarding and snow tubing on our over 100 acres of skiable terrain. Our mountain includes 16 trails, 5 quad chairlifts, 3 terrain parks, and a large snow tubing hill. Our Ski and Snowboard Schools offer a wide variety of lessons and programs for all ability levels, and specialize in first timers to the sport. Unsure about skiing or snowboarding? Give snow tubing at try at the Boulder Ridge Lodge! Featuring 15 tubing lanes, a special kiddie tubing area for those ages 2-4, party rooms, an outdoor deck, and food and beverage in the beautiful lodge, Boulder Ridge Snow Tubing creates a fun winter atmosphere for everyone. During your visit, be sure to check out our latest resort upgrades - new quad chairlift on the backside of the mountain, Alpine Room redesign, new lift station area at the First Class Area quad, and the exciting addition to the terrain parks. Best of all, we've added more computerized and automated snowmaking so we will be able to make more of the fluffy white stuff faster, and more efficiently. We will be whiter and "greener" at the same time!
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November 15, 2009: The Twitter microblogging service allows individuals and companies to create and share short text-based updates called “Tweets.” Over a dozen ski areas in the mid-Atlantic region have created a presence on Twitter, using Twitter to post announcements and information. DCSki now captures these updates and makes them readily available to skiers and boarders, whether or not they have their own Twitter account.
What’s New for 2009: Blue Mountain
November 11, 2009: Visitors to Pennsylvania’s Blue Mountain Ski Area this winter will be greeted by a new double-black diamond slope and new “streets” terrain park. Two new outdoor dining areas will be available, and Blue Mountain will become one of the few U.S. resorts to have a “BigAirBag,” a fall cushion placed behind ski jumps.
Firsthand Report: Blue Mountain, February 1, 2009
February 7, 2009: DCSki Columnist Lou Botta recently traveled to the Poconos to try out Blue Mountain Ski Area, which offers the highest vertical in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. He discovered a lot to like and a lot of potential in the resort. (5 reader comments)
What’s New for 2008: Blue Mountain Ski Area
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Guess What? It’s Not Too Late to Ski
April 3, 2008: The vast majority of Mid-Atlantic resorts have ended their ski and snowboarding season. However, if you’re itching to get in a few last turns, it’s not too late. Several resorts plan to offer skiing and boarding for one last weekend, on April 5 and 6. (4 reader comments)
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March Signals Arrival of Mid-Atlantic Resort Festivals
March 5, 2008: It’s March, and that means it’s time for spring festivals at Mid-Atlantic resorts. A number of resorts will hold carnivals and festivals in the coming weeks, bringing fun activities to the slopes such as pond-skimming contests, games, live music, and prizes.
Results of the 2008 DCSki Annual Survey: Top Resorts in the Mid-Atlantic
February 22, 2008: During January, DCSki asked its readers to complete a survey, ranking Mid-Atlantic ski areas in a number of categories. Over 100 readers filled out this detailed survey, providing a measurement of what local resorts are doing well, and what they could be doing better. We also asked readers to cast a critical eye on DCSki itself. The results are in, so kick back, relax, and see if you agree with readers’ picks for best resort in various categories.
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What’s New for 2007: Blue Mountain Ski Area
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Who’s Open? A Detailed Look at Mid-Atlantic Ski Areas
March 20, 2007: The season isn’t over — far from it. Thanks to a dumping of natural snow this past weekend, many mid-Atlantic ski areas are in prime form as the end of March nears. A few resorts have thrown in the towel, but the majority of mid-Atlantic resorts will remain open through this weekend, with some aiming to stay open until April 1 or later. DCSki provides a complete roundup as of March 20, 2007. (6 reader comments)
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January 10, 2007: After wandering off, winter has returned to the mid-Atlantic region this week, and the timing is perfect. After flirting with sustained highs that would sway the most ardent global warming skeptic, the temperature finally plummeted to more seasonal levels early this week. This allowed the return of aggressive snowmaking, and Mother Nature contributed as much as 7 inches of fresh powder in some areas by Wednesday evening. (2 reader comments)
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What’s New for 2006: Blue Mountain
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March 26, 2006: Brenton Archut spent some time Friday evening snowboarding at Pennsylvania’s Blue Mountain Resort. He provides this Firsthand Report. (3 reader comments)
The End is Approaching
March 25, 2006: Providing an Eastern Pennsylvania perspective, Brenton Archut provides an update on local ski resorts that are closed, closing soon, or pushing into April. He also reflects on this past ski season. (4 reader comments)
Flood of Resorts to Open, with Bargains on Tap
December 5, 2005: A number of Mid-Atlantic resorts have already opened for the season: Wisp, Seven Springs, Blue Mountain, Wintergreen, Massanutten, Canaan Valley Resort, and Snowshoe, to name a few. This weekend, that count is going to grow. And thrifty skiers and boarders will find a selection of bargains available. (1 reader comment)
What’s New for 2005: Blue Mountain
October 16, 2005: Terrain park enhancements highlight some of the new features at Pennsylvania’s Blue Mountain Ski Area this winter. (4 reader comments)
Spring may be here, but the snow’s not gone yet
March 24, 2005: The vernal equinox (i.e., spring) may have arrived last weekend, but the mid-Atlantic ski season isn’t over yet. Plenty of skiing and snowboarding options remain open for the Easter weekend, and thanks to a deep base, Snowshoe plans to keep the season going until April 10. Once summer is finally here, if you still want to ski, South America and southern hemisphere skiing is just a plane ride away. (3 reader comments)
Snow News is Bad News: Lost Opportunities during a Poconos Trip
March 2, 2005: DCSki Columnist Matthew Graham spent the weekend sampling ski resorts in the Poconos, but decided to head home early due to the threat of snow. But the snow didn’t arrive as early as forecast, so Matthew missed some opportunities to ski. Even so, he did get to try out Blue Mountain and Montage, and provides this Firsthand Report. (8 reader comments)
Flood of Resorts to Open This Weekend
December 17, 2004: The 2004-2005 winter season has officially begun as resorts throughout the region open their slopes to skiers and boarders. Find out the latest opening information in this article.
What’s New for 2004: Blue Mountain
September 26, 2004: Blue Mountain has constructed a new building for its Snowboard School, and added three lanes to the tubing park. (1 reader comment)
Storm Launches Resorts into Great Early Season Conditions
December 8, 2003: Mid-Atlantic skiers wondering whether November’s mild temperatures would mean a slow start to the season were rewarded this past weekend, as a double-barreled storm swept across the region, leaving over a foot of snow on the slopes of many ski resorts. As a happy coincidence, this past weekend was the time many Mid-Atlantic resorts chose to open for the season. A week of solid snowmaking combined with the fresh snow resulted in some of the best opening day conditions on record. (6 reader comments)
What’s New for 2003: Blue Mountain
October 18, 2003: Blue Mountain will unveil Barney’s Bumps, a new expert mogul run, while adding a new snowmaking system to the Vista Trail. The resort has also added a new magic carpet lift on its learning hill.
What’s New for 2002: Blue Mountain
September 2, 2002: A new black diamond slope will debut at Blue Mountain this winter, along with a new teaching hill, snowmaking improvements, and an expanded rental shop.
Sneak Peek: Resort Improvements for 2002-2003
July 21, 2002: DCSki provides a look at improvements currently underway at Blue Mountain, Liberty Mountain Resort, and Whitetail Ski Resort for the upcoming winter season. (2 reader comments)
More Resorts Launch Season
December 26, 2001: A sprinkling of resort openings over the past weekend has turned into a torrent, as most major ski resorts in the region have now kicked off their season. Find out which resorts are open and view our latest photo gallery. (2 reader comments)
What’s New for 2001: Blue Mountain
October 17, 2001: Pennsylvania’s Blue Mountain Resort has added new snow tubing lanes, and begun construction on a new lodge and a new expert trail.
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February 21, 2001: John Phillips, author of the Mid-Atlantic Winter Sports Guide, provides a trip report from a Feb. 11 visit to Pennsylvania’s Blue Mountain Resort.
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January 2, 2001: Several Pennsylvania resorts will be offering $10 packages for beginner skiers or boarders Thursday, including rentals, lesson, and lift ticket. (6 reader comments)
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Condition Update
January 26, 2000: As people dig out of yesterday’s storm, local resorts are reporting the best conditions in years. Some resorts missed the storm entirely, while others picked up a foot of snow. With the natural snow and continued cold temperatures, resorts are able to use terms they haven’t used in several years: 100% open terrain and powder/packed powder conditions. Learn more about local conditions in this article.
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December 22, 1999: DCSki provides a quick roundup of improving conditions at area resorts.
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March Offers Best Conditions of the Season
March 8, 1999: Ignore what the calendar says - unbeatable conditions are currently being offered at local resorts.
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February 5, 1999: DCSki provides a glimpse of what conditions to expect this weekend.
Complete Condition Roundup
December 31, 1998: Find out what conditions will be like at all area resorts this weekend.
Grabs Those Skis and Boards! Snowmaking Begins in Earnest at Area Resorts
December 15, 1998: Breaking news! Most area resorts made snow last night; some are hoping to open by the weekend or shortly thereafter.
