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Tanglwood Ski Area
Tafton, Pennsylvania

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Resort Overview - reported by M. Scott Smith, DCSki Editor

A small ski area in the Poconos, Tanglwood caters mostly to families. Tanglwood is an “inverted” resort, with the lodge located at the top of the mountain. Two double lifts and one beginner tow service skiers and snowboarders, while another tow lifts services Tanglwood’s snow tubing area. Tanglwood offers night skiing on certain nights of the week. Tanglwood has been in operation for more than forty years.

Note: Tanglwood was not open for the 2007-2008 winter season. Over the summer of 2008, new owners purchased Tanglwood, and re-opened the area for the 2008-2009 winter season. However, Tanglwood was once again closed for the 2010-2011 winter season.

November, 2011 update: As of November 12, 2011, it appears unlikely that Tanglwood will open for the 2011-2012 winter season. DCSki has been unable to reach Tanglwood’s web site, and readers report that the ski area once again changed hands in the fall of 2011. Before making a trip, please contact the resort to verify operating conditions.

Statistics

Resort Name:
Tanglwood Ski Area
Vertical Drop:
415 feet
Trails:
9 (20% beginner, 60% intermediate, 20% advanced)
Skiable Acres:
35
Longest Run:
0.75 miles
Lift Capacity:
3,160 per hour
Lifts:
4 (2 doubles, 1 rope tow)
Night Skiing:
Night skiing available only on certain nights of the week; check with resort for current operating hours.
Terrain Park:
Yes
Halfpipe:
(No halfpipe)
Tubing Park:
Two runs serviced by a rope tow.
Address:
192 Paper Birch; South Tafton, PA 18464
Phone Number:
570-226-9780
Latitude:
41.416213
Longitude:
-75.16717
Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Tafton-PA/Tanglwood-Ski-Area-and-Winter-Park/164642374763?v=wall&ref=ts
Web Site:
http://www.skitanglwood.com/

Estimated Distances from Major Cities

Baltimore, MD4 hours 233 miles
Washington, DC4 hours, 45 minutes 274 miles
Arlington, VA4 hours, 45 minutes 274 miles
Richmond, VA6 hours, 20 minutes 372 miles
Pittsburgh, PA5 hours, 30 minutes 312 miles
Harrisburg, PA2 hours, 35 minutes 153 miles
Philadelphia, PA2 hours, 40 minutes 156 miles
Charleston, WV8 hours, 5 minutes 514 miles
Raleigh, NC9 hours 549 miles
Charlotte, NC10 hours 627 miles

 

Trail Map

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Map

Current Conditions

A snow condition report for Tanglwood is shown below. Because condition reports may not be updated regularly, be sure to check the date and timestamp on the report. Before making a trip, we recommend contacting resorts directly for the latest conditions.

    Tanglwood, PA
    As of 11:19:00 on 2011-03-14
    Report data is over 2 days old -- please check back later.

To view additional ski condition reports for areas throughout the Mid-Atlantic region and across the world, visit the DCSki Conditions page.

Related News

The past five articles related to Tanglwood are shown below.

    Who’s Open? A Detailed Look at Mid-Atlantic Ski Areas (March 17, 2008)
    Spring is a mixed blessing: Mid-Atlantic resorts begin to close one by one, but the weather is nice and the rates can’t be beat. DCSki provides a detailed look at the current operating status of Mid-Atlantic ski areas.

    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.

    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)

    Resorts Gear Up for Season: A Complete Roundup (December 7, 2006)
    Low temperatures in early December have allowed mid-Atlantic ski resorts to fire up the guns and prepare for their season openings. This detailed story provides opening plans for over 30 resorts in the mid-Atlantic region.
    (2 reader comments)

    DCSki Adds Coverage of Tanglwood (November 12, 2006)
    DCSki has added coverage of Pennsylvania’s Tanglwood Ski Area. The Poconos ski area has a vertical of 415 feet and 8 trails. DCSki now offers a detailed Resort Profile for Tanglwood and will cover news, events, and bargains related to the ski area.
    (1 reader comment)

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Upcoming Events

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Reader Comments

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Under New Management
We are re-opening for ski, snowboarding and tubing!
Our new website is: www.tanglwood.net
Our phone number is: 570-226-SNOW (7669)
Come out for a great season!
 
Comments on Tanglwood
tanglwood ski slopes will be open in december '08, come and enjoy!
 
Comments on Tanglwood
Nov. 2010. Looks like Tanglwood is closed again. Website down, not part of SkiPa.com, and a google search provides nothing.
 
Comments on Tanglwood
From Facebook entry on Nov 16, 2010. What I guessed above has come to pass. Tanglwood will be closed this year.

"Tanglwood Ski Area and Winter Park -- I am sad to announce that Tanglwood will not be opening for the 2010-2011 ski season. The sale of the property is still under negotiations and will not be ready for skiing this winter. It is anticipated that plans will be in the works for 2011 season. Thank you to everyone for making last season one of the greatest."
 
Looks closed...
http://www.poconorecord.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID/20101211/NEWS/12110334/-1/NEWSMAP
 
Comments on Tanglwood
Does anybody know if tanglwood is opening for 12 13
 
Comments on Tanglwood
Article in First Tracks Online (www.firsttracksonline.com) dated May 7, 2012 discussed how Tanglwood is being liquidated. Chairs, groomer, snow guns, etc. being sold off to other ski areas. So I guess that's that! RIP Tanglwood.
 
Comments on Tanglwood
Confirmed Aldee's post. I am acquainted with the person who bought the resort. After careful consideration he decided to liquidate the assets. I was there today to rescue an old chair left for scrap. The chairs are gone along with the bullwheels and towers. I saw no grooming machines either so I'm assuming they are gone as well. Most of the Ski Patrol supplies were moved to Ski-Big Bear last season. I did not go downhill so I don't know what, if any, snowmaking equipment is still left.
 
Comments on Tanglwood
Visited tanglwood was sold lift towers and snowmaking were removed;(
 

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