The mountain is especially appealing to families with good skiers or riders included, as 75 percent of the terrain is labeled More Difficult or Most Difficult. That still leaves a quarter of the mountain for newcomers. A quad chair and five doubles make transportation around the mountain convenient. Snowmaking continues to be a priority here and the addition of some 20,000 feet of on-mountain piping is making it even more successful this season. The vertical is 1,000 feet and the snow play stretches over 140 acres.
Elk is an excellent choice for learning to ski or ride.
The PSIA ski school has more than 75 instructors available and a good variety of specialized programs for children and adults. Best bet for getting to Elk Mountain, located north of Scranton, is to get on I-81 and take Exit 63. If you are coming south from upstate New York, it s Exit 64. The Wintergarden Restaurant at the mountain is a favorite with skiers in the know. Go for the Baked Brie and Fresh Fruit appetizer and then munch on the veal au gratin.