Big Boulder Resort Guide
Big Boulder, United States
Rated: 2/5 (from 3 ratings)
| Highest Lift | 660m2,165ft |
|---|---|
| Resort Height | 520m1,706ft |
| Nearest Airports | Scranton and Lehigh Valley |
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Big Boulder at a glance
Pennsylvania's first Commercial Ski area opened more than 60 years ago by Big Boulder Lake. Lift tickets are also valid at neighbouring Jack Frost ski area and the two areas are now under joint management and operated as one entity Jack Frost Big Boulder. One of the world's best snow tubing hills with over a dozen runs served by five lifts. The idea for snowmaking came from an article reported on December 22, 1950 describing the story of the Tropeano brothers from Lexington, Massachusetts who made snow using an experimental portable irrigation system. Another report dated December 14, 1950 states that a Mr. Wayne Pierce of Milford Connecticut filed the first patent application for the making of snow by blowing water through a nozzle. These two events lead to further investigation of snowmaking at both Mohawk Mountain in Connecticut and Big Boulder Mountain in Pennsylvania.
When will it snow in Big Boulder?
The next notable snow forecast for Big Boulder is 1cm1in, expected on 11 December, with around 5cm2in forecast over the next 7 days.
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Big Boulder Facts, Stats and Ratings
Big Boulder Rated
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How High is Big Boulder?
| Highest Lift | 660m2,165ft |
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| Lowest Piste | 520m1,706ft |
| Resort Altitude (Big Boulder) | 520m1,706ft |
| Max Vertical | 140m459ft |
Ski Area, Pistes and Lifts
Big Boulder Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 3 | |
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| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 2 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 3 | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 3km2 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 7 | |
Big Boulder Summary
The American Ski Resort of Big Boulder has direct access to 15 marked pistes, served by a total of 7 ski lifts.
The skiing is at relatively low altitude, so snow cover can be variable.
On the Mountain
Skiing in Big Boulder
There is skiing to suit a range of abilities.
Snowboarding in Big Boulder
Generation X Snowboard Series
When is Big Boulder open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates for Big Boulder.
NOTE:- Lift and Piste openings are always subject to Snow Conditions in Big Boulder.
Ski Lift Capacity
The seven ski lifts of Big Boulder are able to uplift 9,600 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Where is Big Boulder?
Big Boulder is in Kidder, Carbon, United States.
How can I get to Big Boulder?
By Air
The nearest airports to Big Boulder are Scranton, Lehigh Valley and Williamsport. There are 10 airports within three hours drive. Lehigh Valley and Scranton are just one hours drive away, in good driving conditions, so you can be on the piste quickly.
