Highest Rated Review by the Community
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community Feb 22, 2002
Pros: offers some variety for the advanced skier
Cons: not many beginner slopes, farther drive than most other mountains
Summary:
For years I have heard both the advertisements and happy clients claim that Elk Mountain is the best skiing mountain in all of Pennsylvania. Two weeks ago, I finally got up there to check it out for myself.
The trails
There ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Feb 11, 2005
Pros: Great snow. Wide open trails. No crowds!
Cons: Different rules for skiers and snowboarders. Distance - Elk is hella far away.
Summary: "That's right ladies and gentleman...what you would pay if I told you, you could get Vermont quality skiing in half the time it takes you to get to Vermont? How much would you pay? $499? $399? $299? You won't pay any of those prices! If you call right ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Mar 21, 2003
Pros: Not overly expensive, Not very crowded
Cons: Slow lifts, Not much night skiing terrain
Summary: I went to Elk Mountain towards the beginning of the ski season this year with a big group and spent my day with a friend who has gone quite a bit this year. I am a more advanced skier and found Elk to satisfy my needs for some challenging terrain ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Nov 2, 2000
Pros: great trails, friendly people, good prices, fun for any level of skier
Cons: way out in the country of northeastern Pennsylvania, not quite comparable to the "famous" ski resorts out there
Summary: I learned to ski at the ripe age of 5-years old on the Bunny Slope at Elk Mountain. Though I've been to many other ski resorts throughout Pennsylvania, I always return home to Elk Mountain.
Elk is a family-owned resort in the remote ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Oct 10, 2000
Pros: Great skiing conditions, friendly service, low ticket costs, small crowd.
Cons: Somewhat further from Philadelphia and other major cities than other mountains... but it's worth the trip!
Summary: Elk Mountain, it tops all in PA!
Well, I’ve grown up at Elk Mountain… my parents bought a house in Elk Meadows, 2.4 miles from the mountain itself, door to door… I mean, door to slope! We have a great view of the mountain, at night, the ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Feb 27, 2000
Pros: Variety of Slopes, Great Service, Snowboarders welcome
Cons: Slow Rental Process
Summary: Elk Mountain, is, as several other reviewers have pointed out, a small, well-run ski resort nestled in the heart of the Poconos in Pennsylvania. Due to the poor winters of the last few years, many of the Pocono resorts are suffering - and are trying to ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jan 29, 2000
Pros: Variety of trails
Cons: Limited lighted area
Summary: Elk Mountain is one of the best ski resorts for the northeast PA skier. It hosts a variety of ski options including night skiing, a snowboard park, and an ungroomed trail, the expert slope Susquehanna.
Elk is an excellent place to learn how to ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jan 29, 2000
Pros: Great for beginners
Cons: Hard to get to.
Summary: Elk is a fun place to go skiing. The lines are typically short, the people are friendly, and unless you're an expert skier, the runs are much longer than Montage.
For beginners, the Bunny slope has a dedicated chair lift. This is great for ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Nov 11, 1999
Pros: great for intermediates and beginners
Cons: tends to bore experts
Summary: I'm not a great skier.. but I am a good one to say the least, I learned how to ski on Elk Mt and it was terrific.. It's my fave resort, but I haven't visited more advanced ones. Definitely not for pros though, you'll be easily bored by it, beginners to ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Oct 26, 1999
Pros: Great terrain, small crowds.
Cons: few lodging options, a bit out of the way
Summary: I grew up at Elk, so my opinion may seem a bit biased, but read on... I have a reason for being so opinionated about ski areas.
I have worked in the ski industry for 11 Years, first as a ski and snowboard rep, then as a lecturer for the ... read more
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