Jack Frost Ski Resort

The Jack Frost Ski Resort which opened in 1972, is located in Kidder Township, Carbon County, near White Haven, Pennsylvania. It is part of the Pocono region. Operated by Peak Resorts, it offers 20 trails and a terrain park for skiing and snowboarding.^[1]^[2]

Terrain Parks (Big Boulder)

While it does have ski trails, Big Boulder is more of a snowboarders mountain. Its partner, Jack Frost is what local snowboarders call the "Skiers Mountain." The slopes of Big Boulder are much older than Jack Frost. The owners of Big Boulder built Jack Frost with a longer runs and a higher vertical drop, going down to the level of the Lehigh River, rather than up to a ridge top. Big Boulder resort has three main parks, Big Boulder Park, LOVE Park (Inspired by Philadelphia's Love Park a popular destination for skateboarders), and Freedom Park, on certain weekends it can have more. Especially after a competition in which they create new terrain.

Lodges (Big Boulder)

The resort has two lodges, the main lodge, which is located at the bottom of the mountain and can be seen from the parking lot. Inside there are cafes and other services for the snowboarders/skiers. The other lodge, located at the bottom of Big Boulder Park, is called the lower lodge. The lower lodge includes an outdoor grill, a bar a pro shop, and the entire lodge is sponsored by Red Bull Energy Drink.

Recreation

In 2006, warm weather resulted in issues for local skiers, but was able to stay open with snow reserves made in December.^[3]

The resort was able to open one week earlier due to an aggressive snow season.^[4]

Jack Frost is a major tourist destination and attraction in the region and has caused an influx of new home buyers. Home buyers have cited the ski resort, golf courses, and distance from New York and Philadelphia factors for purchasing local properties.^[5]

References

↑ "Ski Resort Profile: Jack Frost Mountain, Pa.". The Washington Post. 2004. Retrieved 2014-04-10.
↑ "Getaway Guide: Jack Frost Mountain". CBS News Local. 2012-12-05. Retrieved 2014-04-10.
↑ Robert Smith (2006-01-16). "No Snow in the Poconos". NPR. Retrieved 2014-04-10.
↑ Peggy Lee (2013-11-14). "Jack Frost Big Boulder Gets a Jump on Ski Season". WNEP. Retrieved 2014-04-10.
↑ Joe Samuel Starnes (2009-02-12). "A Poconos Village With Nature Near at Hand". New York Times. Retrieved 2014-04-10.

External links

Poconos

Camps	Camp Canadensis Camp Lohikan Camp Minsi Resica Falls Scout Reservation

Lakes	Lake Ariel Lake Como Pocono Peak Lake Stillwater Lake Lake Wallenpaupack Lake Harmony

Parks	Big Pocono State Park Gouldsboro State Park Hickory Run State Park Tobyhanna State Park

Ski Resorts	Blue Mountain Ski Area Camelback Mountain Resort Elk Mountain Ski Area Jack Frost Ski Resort Shawnee Mountain Ski Area

Pennsylvania ski areas and resorts

Alpine Mountain Ski & Ride Center (Scranton)
Bear Creek Mountain Resort (Macungie)
Blue Knob All Seasons Resort (Claysburg)
Blue Mountain Ski Area (Palmerton)
Boyce Park (Pittsburgh)
Camelback Ski Area (Tannersville)
Eagle Rock Resort (Hazleton)
Elk Mountain (Union Dale)
Hidden Valley Four Seasons Resort (Hidden Valley)
Jack Frost Big Boulder (Blakeslee)
Liberty Mountain Resort (Carroll Valley)
Mountain View at Edinboro (Edinboro)
Seven Springs Mountain Resort (Seven Springs)
Shawnee Mountain Ski Area (East Stroudsburg)
Ski Big Bear (Lackawaxen)
Ski Denton (Coudersport)
Ski Roundtop (Lewisberry)
Ski Sawmill (Morris)
Montage Mountain Ski Resort (Scranton)
Tussey Mountain Ski Area (State College)
Whitetail Ski Resort (Mercersburg)

Coordinates: 41°06′40″N 75°39′07″W / 41.111°N 75.652°W / 41.111; -75.652

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