| Vertical drop: | 475 feet |
| Base elevation: | 1,700 feet |
| Peak elevation: | 2,175 feet |
| Skiable acres: | 55 |
| Longest run: | 2,900 feet |
| Trails: | 15 |
Snow guns began firing at Big Boulder in the early 1940’s, before any other resort in the U.S. Although snowmaking has advanced considerably since that date, the rudimentary snowmaking system in place at the time (based on a garden hose and sprinkler) allowed Big Boulder to survive less than perfect winters.
Today, Big Boulder leverages snowmaking power in an effort to be the first ski resort in Pennsylvania to open each winter. Just down the road is Big Boulder’s sibling mountain, Jack Frost, which first opened in 1972.
Both mountains offer their own snow tubing runs, terrain parks, and half-pipes. Big Boulder lays claim to the largest terrain park in the Poconos, devoting nearly 50% of its overall terrain to park features.
Big Boulder and Jack Frost are now part of the Vail Resorts family after a 2019 purchase. Its new ownership means you can purchase a single Epic pass and ski at Whitetail, Liberty, Roundtop, Jack Frost, Big Boulder, and dozens of resorts across North America. Fans of Big Boulder have been hoping that Vail Resorts will inject some cash into capital improvements at Big Boulder and Jack Frost, as some facilities at the areas are starting to get long in the tooth. During the summer of 2022, Vail Resorts plans to replace the Edelweiss triple at Big Boulder with a new fixed-grip quad.
Lodging options include townhomes and condominiums.
Photo provided by Jack Frost Big Boulder.
| Resort Name: | Big Boulder |
| Vertical Drop: | 475 feet |
| Base Altitude: | 1,700 feet |
| Peak Altitude: | 2,175 feet |
| Trails: | 15 Trails:
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| Skiable Acres: | 55 |
| Longest Run: | 2,900 feet |
| Lifts: | 10 (2 triples, 5 doubles, 1 carpet, 2 carpet tubing) |
| Night Skiing: | Yes |
| Terrain Park: | Five terrain parks - over 50% of terrain is devoted to parks |
| Tubing Park: | 12 chutes consisting of single, double, and family. |
| Address: | 375 Big Boulder Drive Lake Harmony, PA 18624 |
| Phone: | (570) 443-8425 |
| Social Media: |    |
| Webcams: | View resort webcams |
| Web Site: | http://www.jfbb.com/ |
| Directions: | Via Google Maps |
| Humidity: | 40% | Visibility: | 10.00 |
| Wind Speed: | 9 mph
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Sunrise: | 5:35 a.m. |
| Barometer: | 30.07 in | Sunset: | 8:25 p.m. |
| Dewpoint: | 47 °F |
Weather supplied by the National Weather Service. Errors or reporting delays may be possible.
| Big Boulder Jan 16, 2021 at 9 am |
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Snow conditions supplied by SnoCountry, and may be inaccurate or delayed at times. Please check directly with Big Boulder for the most up-to-date snow and operating conditions.
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December 1, 2021 - The Mid-Atlantic ski season is already underway, and additional ski areas are scheduled to come on-line the weekend of December 4-5. DCSki presents a complete roundup of open — and soon-to-open — ski areas in this December 1, 2021 update. Above, Pennsylvania’s Seven Springs Resort has been laying down snow in preparation for a December 4 opening.
November 28, 2021 - Leveraging data science, the company aims to reduce crowding and lift line wait times.
November 14, 2021 - The Epic Lift Upgrade will see the installation of 19 new chairlifts across 14 Vail Resorts properties, reducing wait times, increasing uphill capacity, and opening up additional terrain.
November 7, 2021 - Vail Resorts moves closer to its goal of becoming carbon-neutral, as companies across the ski industry join efforts to improve sustainability and raise awareness of climate change.
September 25, 2021 - Vail Resorts adjusts its reservation, masking, and vaccination policies.
October 2, 2020 - The DCSki Interview Series continues with Jeff Lifgren, who is in charge of Pennsylvania resorts Liberty, Whitetail, Roundtop, Big Boulder, and Jack Frost. Jeff touches on lots of topics in this in-depth interview conducted by DCSki’s John Sherwood.
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