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Big Boulder Ski Resort Guide

Big Boulder, United States

Rated: 2/5 (from 3 ratings)

Ski Area Highlights
Highest Lift660m2,165ft
Resort Height520m1,706ft
 Nearest AirportsScranton and Lehigh Valley
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Big Boulder

The ski area of Big Boulder is at an altitude of 520m1,706ft.

Summary

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.

Skiing

There is skiing to suit a range of abilities.

Snowboarding

Big Boulder offers some good boarding and there are a variety of Snow and Terrain Parks in Big Boulder.

Snow and Weather

When will it snow in Big Boulder?

The next notable snow forecast is 2cm1in, expected on 22 March.

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Ski Area Stats

Big Boulder Ski Area

Piste and Lift Stats
Black Pistes
Expert Trails
 3 
Red Pistes
Intermediate Runs
 2 
Blue Pistes
Easy Trails
 3 
Cross Country
Total Length
3km2 miles
Ski Lifts
Number of Lifts
7

Altitudes & Slopes

Big Boulder Ski Area Heights

Lift Heights and Resort Altitude
Highest Lift660m2,165ft
Lowest Piste520m1,706ft
Resort Altitude (Big Boulder)520m1,706ft
Max Vertical140m459ft

Ski Slope Aspects

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Big Boulder has ski slopes facing north (good for keeping the snow).

Ratings & Suitability

Ratings for Big Boulder
Expert Skiers
Intermediate Skiers
Beginners

Location and Map

Where is Big Boulder?

This ski resort is in Kidder, Carbon, United States.

Map

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How to get there

 By Air

The nearest airport to Big Boulder is Scranton, 45 minutes drive away.

Lehigh Valley, Williamsport, Newark Liberty, Binghamton, Stewart, Harrisburg, Philadelphia, La Guardia NY and JFK New York airports are all 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.

Infrastructure

Ski Lift Capacity

The seven ski lifts are able to uplift 9,600 skiers and snowboarders every hour.

Season Dates

When is Big Boulder open?

We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.

NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.

Big Boulder