A fleet of new snow guns was added in 1998, and the Chippewa, Wyalusing and Tioga Trails were lengthened and rerouted. Elk Mountain now boasts of 27 slopes and trails with great variety and the most challenging terrain in Pennsylvania. In January 1999, Elk lost its compressor building in an early morning blaze that leveled the structure. In less than 72 hours, however, the resort recovered and was once again making snow. In the past decade alone, improvements at the forty year-old resort will exceed the 10 million dollar mark.
Elk remains the proven leader for quality skiing in Pennsylvania.