Big Boulder Ski Area

Pennsylvania

- Resort Info & Mountain Stats

Mountain Statistics For Big Boulder Ski Area

Mountain Statistics
Base Elevation: 1,700 ft (518 m)
Summit Elevation: 2,275 ft (693 m)
Vertical Drop: 600 ft (183 m)
Skiable Area: 55 acres (22 ha)
Annual Snowfall: 50 in (127 cm)
Snowmaking: 100 %
Number of Lifts: 7
Uphill Lift Capacity: 9,600 per hour
Types of Lifts: 5 Double Chairs
2 Triple Chairs
Number of Trails: 15
Longest Run: 2,400 ft (732 m)
Trail Ratings
Trail ratings indicate the relative difficulty of the runs within a given ski area and are
not meant to be used for comparison between ski areas.
Easiest Easiest: 40 %
More Difficult More Difficult: 35 %
Most Difficult Most Difficult: 25 %
 
Area Details
Alpine Skiing: Yes Snowboarding: Yes
Night Skiing: Yes Restricted Areas: No
Heli-Skiing: No Leash Required: Yes
Snowcat Skiing: No Terrain Park: Yes
Cross Country: No Half Pipe: No
Snow Tubing: Yes  
Terrain Park
  • all new layout of rainbow rails, table top rails, 30-ft. double barrels, mailboxes, and single barrels
  • new this year is our beginner snowboarding park for young and beginner riders and sliders.
  • Parks And Pipes
    Terrain Park: Yes
    Number of Parks: 1
    Half Pipe: No
     
    Dates And Times
    Dates and hours of operation may vary and are subject to the whims of Mother Nature.
    Expected Opening Date: December 2009
    Expected Closing Date: March 2010
    Hours of Operation: Mon. thru Thurs.: 3 pm to 9 pm
    Fri: 3 pm to 10 pm
    Sat: 8am to 10pm
    Sun: 8 am to 8 pm
    Area Services
    Child Care: No Adaptive Skier: No
    Ski Lessons: Yes Snowboard Lessons: Yes
    Ski Rentals: Yes Snowboard Rentals: Yes
    Children's Programs: Yes Women's Programs: Yes
    Nearby Lodging: Yes On U.S.F.S. Land: No
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