SKI SEASON OFFICIALLY BEGINS IN THE POCONO MOUNTAINS

12-07-2007

POCONO MOUNTAINS, PA, Dec. 6, 2007 – The Pocono Mountains region of northeastern Pennsylvania has announced the beginning of its official 2007-2008 ski season.  With snow falling as early as November 10, Big Boulder Ski Area opened this week with the help of snowmaking machines.  The remaining six ski areas will open this week and next week, with possible snowfall expected throughout the week and weekend.

“The early snowfall we are experiencing this season has adrenaline pumping throughout the region for an excellent start to the ski season,” said Carl Wilgus, recently appointed as executive director for the Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau.  “Fresh powder combined with new amenities and technologies on the slopes means our 163 ski trails offer visitors of every level exhilarating challenges.”  Official ski area opening dates are as follows:

Open for the season:      Big Boulder Ski Area

Friday, Dec. 7:             Blue Mountain Ski Area

                                    Shawnee Mountain

Saturday, Dec. 8:           Camelback Mountain Resort

                        Jack Frost Mountain

Friday, Dec. 14:             Alpine Mountain Ski & Ride Center

Saturday, Dec. 15:         Ski Big Bear at Masthope Mountain

 

For information about skiing, snowboarding, snow tubing and ski packages, and Pocono accommodations, visit www.800poconos.com.

About the Pocono Mountains

With 2,400 square miles encompassing Pennsylvania’s Carbon, Monroe, Pike and Wayne counties, the Pocono Mountains region is home to rolling mountain terrain, breathtakingly beautiful waterfalls, thriving woodlands and 170 miles of winding rivers.  Winters offer guests the opportunity to ski, snowboard, snow tube and even snowshoe their way through wonderlands encompassing over 163 ski trails, while summers also cater to the active traveler allowing exploration of 261miles of hiking and biking trails, over 35 golf courses, whitewater rafting, boating, fishing and open access to nine state and two national parks.

 

Any time of year is a good time to visit the Pocono Mountains, located within driving distance of most major East Coast cities.  This region teeming with history offers year-round cultural tours and art exhibitions, abundant antiquing and brand-name shopping and a full calendar of festivals showcasing the heritage, music and food of the Pocono Mountains.

 

Even the most discerning traveler will find comfortable accommodations in the Pocono Mountains, which offers an eclectic mix of resorts, distinctive properties and quaint, country inns and bed and breakfasts.

                                                                                                                                 

Comprehensive Pocono Mountains visitor information is available online at www.800poconos.com or by phone at 800-POCONOS (800-762-6667).  The Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau is the official destination marketing organization for the four counties of Carbon, Monroe, Pike and Wayne in northeastern Pennsylvania

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