February is a great time to hit the Pennsylvania slopes. Whether you’re looking for a romantic Valentine’s getaway with your special someone or you want to take advantage of the long President’s Day weekend, the 21 member resorts of the Pennsylvania Ski Areas Association (SkiPA) have fun to keep everyone’s heart pumping. Winter enthusiasts can enjoy romance on the slopes with deals for two, take part in multiple charity fundraisers, score some great lift ticket deals and even enjoy a festival or two.
VALENTINE’S DAY SPECIALS AT PENNSYLVANIA SKI AREA RESORTS |
Bear Creek Mountain Resort, Lehigh Valley
Friday, February 14, 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Valentine’s Tubing Party: Enjoy a romantic night out on the slopes at Bear Creek with a “love” themed tubing party featuring a DJ spinning your favorite tunes. All tubing lanes will be lit up with red neon lights in celebration of Valentine’s Day. It’s the perfect date night, whether with friends or the one you love. Tubing tickets are $30 per person. Tickets are limited and will sell out.
Bear Creek Mountain Resort, Lehigh Valley
Friday, February 14, 4 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Valentine’s Day Dinner: Celebrate Valentine’s Day at Bear Creek with a romantic dinner at the Grille. The menu includes delectable entrees such as Pan Roasted Diver Scallops, Grilled Prime Pork Chop, Medium Rare Sous Vide Prime Beef Sirloin and Lobster Scampi. For reservations, call 610-641-7149.
Blue Knob Resort, Claysburg
Wednesday, February 14, 7p.m. – 9 p.m.
Valentine’s Day Dinner: Enjoy a romantic dinner with your loved one at the Blue Knob Conference Center for $100 per couple. The dinner includes four delicious courses. Entrée choices include Braised Beef Short Rib with Polenta and Root Vegetables, Pan Jus Quarter Chicken with Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Green Beans and Vegetarian Pad Thai. For reservations, call (814) 239-1035.
Blue Knob Resort, Claysburg
Wednesday, February 14, 9 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Ski My Valentine Lift Ticket Special: What could be a better way to spend Valentine’s Day than skiing with your loved one followed by a romantic dinner? Blue Knob Resort invites couples to celebrate on the slopes with a special “Ski My Valentine” lift ticket deal. Simply make a dinner reservation to celebrate Valentine’s in the Blue Knob Conference Center and buy a lift ticket for you and your sweetie for only $35 each. Dinner reservations must be made no later than Monday, February 10. Show your dinner confirmation at the ticket window on February 14 to buy your lift ticket. Sweet treats will also be given out, while they last. For more information and to reserve your Valentine’s dinner call (814) 239-1035.
Hidden Valley Resort, Hidden Valley
Friday, February 14 through Saturday, February 15, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Valentine’s Day Dinner: Celebrate Valentine’s Day at Hidden Valley Resort in the Clock Tower restaurant, February 14 through February 15, from 6-9 p.m. with a special sweetheart menu including Lobster Bisque, Spinach Radicchio, Surf & Turf and a Creamy Cheese Cake for dessert.
Mystic Mountain, Nemacolin Woodlands Resort, Farmington
Friday, February 14 through Monday, February 17
President’s Day Weekend at Nemacolin: Plan a getaway with your family or special someone and enjoy a fun-filled weekend on the slopes. On Valentine’s Day Mystic Mountain is offering $40 lift tickets and rental equipment or $20 for lift tickets only. Spend the weekend and also enjoy snow tubing, movies, wine cellar tours, family teambuilding activities and a Wild Animals show.
Tussey Mountain, Boalsburg
Friday, February 14, 12 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Valentine’s Day BOGO Special: This Valentine’s Day Tussey Mountain is offering a buy one, get one free special for two. Available at the ticket office, two people can purchase an all-day lift ticket or snow tube pass and receive one of the same for free. Lift ticket pass is available from 12 p.m. – 10 p.m. and the snow tubing pass is valid from 4 p.m. –10 p.m.
FEBRUARY 2020 CALENDAR OF EVENTS |
Blue Mountain Resort, Palmerton
Thursday, February 6, 13 and 27, 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Sip & Slide 21+ Snow Tubing: Spend the evening with your friends at Blue Mountain and enjoy music, food and drink specials and four hours of tubing. Must have valid ID. Tickets are available for $25 per person.
Mystic Mountain at Nemacolin Woodlands Resort, Farmington
Saturday, February 8, 9 a.m. – 11 p.m.
WinterFest: Head to Mystic Mountain for WinterFest, the region's premier winter adventure. Take a jump into the snowmaking pond during the "Polar Bear Plunge," join the sled riding competition, meet the sled dogs and watch the Torchlight Parade from the Apex deck. WinterFest has something for everyone and is a full day of adventure sports, family fun activities, live entertainment and much more.
Seven Springs Mountain Resort, Seven Springs
Sunday, February 9 through Tuesday, February 11, 5 p.m.
2020 Special Olympics Winter Games: Hundreds of athletes, coaches, families and friends representing all corners of Pennsylvania participate in Special Olympics Pennsylvania’s annual Winter Games at Seven Springs. During the course of the event, athletes and coaches participate in three days of exciting winter sports – competing in alpine skiing, cross-country skiing, snowboarding and snowshoeing. Weeks of hard work and dedication in training is rewarded as athletes are cheered on and supported during competition by more than 1,000 enthusiastic volunteers.
Ski Sawmill, Morris
Monday, February 10
Ladies Ski for Free Day! Ski Sawmill invites all ladies and girls of any age to come out and get their lift tickets for FREE. This is a great opportunity to get out with the girls for some fun in the snow.
Bear Creek Mountain Resort, Lehigh Valley
Tuesdays, Feb. 11,18 and 25
Bear Creek Gives Back: Bear Creek Gives Back is a charitable partnership night throughout February to support a good cause. Purchase a $25 evening lift ticket to shred the slopes ($33 value) and Bear Creek will donate $5 per ticket sold to the partner non-profit organization.
Tussey Mountain, Boalsburg
Wednesday, February 12, 12 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Lincoln Lift Special: Celebrate President Lincoln’s Birthday at Tussey Mountain. Since Honest Abe was our 16 th president, purchase a lift ticket today for just $16.
Roundtop Mountain Resort, Lewisberry
Wednesday, February 12, 6:30 p.m.
Ski Patrol Ski Off: Ever thought about becoming a Ski Patroller? Here is your chance to find out more! The Roundtop Patrol will be holding a ski-off. It will meet in the upper level of the Patrol Building. Interested parties should reach out to Bob English for further info at 717-413-2749.
Camelback Mountain Resort, Tannersville
Saturday, February 15
“Freezin’ For A Reason” Polar Bear Plunge: Camelback Mountain will host a polar plunge to benefit the New Jersey Special Olympics. There will be games and live music throughout the day starting at noon. The polar plunge takes place at 3:30 p.m. At 4 p.m. skiers can head into Thirsty Camel to rock out with UUU until 8 p.m. and have a chance to win some prizes with special auctions & raffles. To donate or join the Camelback plunge team, visit, www.goplunge.com.
Montage Mountain, Scranton
Saturday, February 15, 12 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Fireworks & Torchlight Parade: The annual Pyro Musical Fireworks Display & Torch Light Parade will take place right in front of the lodge. There will be live entertainment inside the bar from 1 – 5 p.m. Window views of the slopes are available inside the Slocum Hollow Bar & Restaurant for keeping warm, enjoying a bite to eat, and watching the awesome display that is put on each year. Free admission, but a lift ticket IS required to be on the snow!
Big Boulder, Blakeslee
Sunday, February 16, 8:30 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Fireworks & Torchlight Parade: Wrap-up the evening with friends and family by enjoying an awe-inspiring firework show and torchlight parade.
Ski Sawmill, Morris
Monday, February 17
Kids Ski for Free Day!: Kids 15 and under Ski for FREE this day! (Kids 15 and under get lift tickets FREE this day. Rentals are regular price.) The resort has extended hours on this Monday from 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Provide the resort your kids names and they will put them in a drawing to win a FREE SEASON PASS for the current ski season.
Bear Creek Mountain Resort, Lehigh Valley
Friday, February 21, 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Big Air Competition: Reach for the sky with Bear Creek’s Big Air Competition. Classes for those shredders who love a little competition include Open Men, Open Women, 15 & Under Men, 15 & Under Women. Entry is $10.
Bear Creek Mountain Resort, Lehigh Valley
Saturday, February 22
Grateful Shred Day: Shred the slopes at Bear Creek and receive $5 off your evening lift ticket by wearing your favorite tie dye apparel. Enjoy live music from GoodLovin’Jamband in the lodge from 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. Show is suitable for all ages.
Montage Mountain, Scranton
Saturday, February 22, 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Hills for Heroes: Join us in support of Veteran's Promise, a 501(c)(3) organization committed to assisting and advocating for Veterans and their families and obtaining needed services and support. Hills for Heroes is an event focused on raising awareness for and aiding in the prevention of Veteran Suicide. Guests are encouraged to come to Montage Mountain for a day of Snow Tubing, a pasta dinner, basket raffles and more. Tickets are $30 and a portion of the proceeds will directly benefit Veteran's Promise of NEPA.
Shawnee Mountain, East Stroudsburg
Sunday, February 23
Shawnee Winter Carnival: Sponsored by Shawnee Mountain and Coca-Cola, this event will include fun activities and is open to all. Skiing demonstrations, several food vendors, giveaways, outdoor BBQ, entertainment and après ski party are scheduled.
Tussey Mountain, Boalsburg
Friday, February 28, 12 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Five Dollar Friday: Friday just got even better. Grab your friends and kick off the weekend at Tussey with five-dollar lift tickets to ski or snowboard. There isn’t a better deal than this one. This special cannot be used with other offers or discounts. Cash only. Does not include rental equipment.
Bear Creek Mountain Resort, Lehigh Valley
Saturday, February 29, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Leap Day Rail Jam: Leap Day Rail Jam comes once every four years. Test your skills and enjoy an afternoon of fun. Classes include Open Men, Open Women, 15 & Under Men, 15 & Under Women. Entry is $10.
JFBB Resorts, Blakeslee
Saturday, Feb. 29 through Sunday, March 1, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Subaru Snow Days: Master the Mountain and learn the basics of skiing and snowboarding with a fun-filled day at JFBB featuring mini lessons for novice and intermediate skiers and snowboarders, a mountain tour for skiers and snowboarders and complimentary coffee and donuts in the morning and refreshments all afternoon. Pre-registration for lessons and tour are required.
JFBB Resorts, Blakeslee
Saturday, February 29, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Ski for the Cure: Jack Frost presents Ski for the Cure, Breast Cancer Awareness Day to benefit Susan G. Komen Greater Pennsylvania. Activities include pledge ski-a-thon, timed race gates, dedication run, raffle, tricky tray and more.
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About Pennsylvania Ski Areas Association (SkiPA)
The Pennsylvania Ski Areas Association (PSAA), consisting of member ski areas statewide, is a non-profit association that was developed to promote and serve the Pennsylvania Ski Industry. PSAA works to encourage participation and enjoyment of skiing, snowboarding, tubing, and cross-country skiing in Pennsylvania.
