Tussey Mountain
Overview
Just outside State College in Boalsburg, Pennsylvania, Tussey Mountain is a small ski area with close ties to Penn State and the surrounding community. Its 500-foot vertical drop and 38 skiable acres make it an approachable place for beginners and families, while more experienced skiers and snowboarders can explore steeper trails and terrain parks. The mountain offers lessons, rentals, night skiing, and a range of lift-ticket options, including shorter sessions.
Tussey traces its history to the Skimont ski area of the 1960s. It later operated as the Bald Knob Ski Club before reopening to the public as Tussey Mountain in the early 1980s. The ski area participates in the Indy Pass program.
Tussey has converted its former snow tubing hill back into skiing and snowboarding terrain, providing additional room for lessons and recreational skiing. Its trail report identifies two freestyle areas: Cubbie’s beginner terrain park and Winter’s Way advanced terrain park.
Photo provided by Tussey Mountain.
Mountain & Resort Details
Mountain
- Vertical Drop
- 500 feet
- Base Elevation
- 1,319 feet
- Peak Elevation
- 1,819 feet
- Skiable Acres
- 38
- Longest Run
- 0.75 miles
- Trails
- 16
- Trail Mix
- 30% beginner 45% intermediate 25% expert
Skiing & Amenities
- Lifts
- 3 (3 ski lifts: 1 quad chairlift, 1 double chairlift, and 1 surface tow.)
- Night Skiing
- Tussey offers night skiing.
- Terrain Park
- Two terrain parks: Cubbie's beginner terrain park and Winter's Way advanced terrain park.
- Tubing Park
- No tubing park
Contact & Links
- Address
- 301 Bear Meadows Road
Boalsburg, PA 16827 - Phone
- 814-466-6266
- Directions
- Get directions →
- Website
- Official resort website
Summer Activities
Tussey Mountain operates a Fun Centre during the warmer months, with go-karts, miniature golf, a driving range, par-3 golf, pickleball, and catch-and-release fishing. The mountain also has a beer garden and an outdoor amphitheater that hosts concerts and events, including its annual WingFest.
Nearby Rothrock State Forest offers hiking and mountain biking, and Tussey advertises e-bike rentals for exploring the surrounding trails. The resort also hosts private gatherings and group events.
Trail Map
Getting There
Weather
Weather near Tussey Mountain
| Humidity: | 66% | Visibility: | 10.00 |
| Wind Speed: | 8 mph
 |
Sunrise: | 6:49 a.m. |
| Barometer: | 30.08 in | Sunset: | 5:00 p.m. |
| Dewpoint: | 37 °F |
Weather supplied by the National Weather Service. Errors or reporting delays may be possible.
Recent Tussey Mountain News
Tussey Mountain Clears Major Hurdle for Lodge Expansion
Tussey Mountain has cleared a major regulatory hurdle for its planned lodge expansion, bringing the Pennsylvania ski area closer to significant upgrades.
Pennsylvania's Tussey Mountain Pursues Expansion of Lodge and Year-Round Facilities
Tussey Mountain is seeking approvals for a larger lodge, upgraded ski facilities, and expanded year-round offerings, with no construction timeline or project cost yet announced.
2026 Mid-Atlantic Ski Swap Guide: Where to Buy and Sell Gear This Fall
DCSki's 2026 Mid-Atlantic ski swap guide covers announced fall events, with dates, locations, and key rules for buying and selling gear.
Epic, Ikon, Indy, or Local? Finding the Best 2026-2027 Ski Pass for Mid-Atlantic Skiers
DCSki cuts through the confusion of modern ski passes by comparing the leading 2026-2027 options for Mid-Atlantic skiers.
Where Can You Still Ski for Less? The Mid-Atlantic's Best Values
DCSki searches for the Mid-Atlantic’s best ski values for the 2026-2027 season, from bargain lift tickets and season passes to military, family, and lodging deals.
Indy Pass Adds 16 Resorts; 2026/27 Renewals Opened February 25
Indy Pass has added 16 new resorts for the 2026/27 season and opened renewals for existing passholders.
Tussey Mountain in the Forum
Recent DCSki discussions mentioning Tussey Mountain.
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Snow on Jan. 3, 2022
Nearby Resorts
Other ski areas closest to Tussey Mountain.
Blue Knob All Seasons Resort
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