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Blue Mountain Ski Area

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Blue Mountain Ski Area Description:

Blue Mountain is one of the Pocono's premiere skiing and snowboarding destinations, with the highest vertical in Pennsylvania and 39 trails for all abilities. With 13 lifts, including a high speed detachable quad and the region's only high speed detachable 6-passenger lift, Blue mountain has 100% snow making and lighting for evening fun.

Blue Mountain Directions / Location:

Blue Mountain Ski Area is located in Palmerton, Pennsylvania, and is the closest major ski area to Allentown and Philadelphia, PA.
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Blue Mountain Statistics:

Summit Elevation: 1,600'
Vertical Drop: 1,082'
Skiable Acres: 164
Average Annual Snowfall: 33"
Trails: 39
Lifts: 13
Snowmaking: 100%
Night Skiing: yes

Blue Mountain Reservations:

Lift tickets, season passes, children's lesson programs, and weekly passes are available at the resort.
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