Elk’s summit and base elevation are also about 1,000′ higher than Montage’s which ensures better snow conditions. Both resorts offer a 1,000 feet vertical drop, but Elk’s is skiable by skiers and snowboarders of every ability level, whereas Montage’s full vertical can only be skied by black diamond skiers. Given its proximity to Elk Mountain, comparisons are inevitable. This can lead to the slopes, and particularly the base lodge, being crowded on weekends and even some weeknights as Montage offers night skiing. Stuck on the upper mountain, these less skilled skiers have access to only around 400 feet of vertical. Montage is popular with school groups and busses make up a large percentage of the resort’s traffic. However, intermediate and beginner skiers can feel penned in and are unable to ski the resort’s full 1,000 feet drop. Experts enjoy this layout as it keeps the intermediate and beginner skiers on the upper mountian. The top portion of the mountain is home to all of the blue and green trails, while the decidedly steeper lower mountain is an expert’s playground. More than perhaps any ski area in the East, Montage is split into top and bottom sections. Trails like “Smoke,” “Highball,” and “Fast Track” all fit nicely into this theme. All of the trails and lifts are named after things in the railroad industry. A railroad motif, paying homage to Scranton’s heritage as “Steamtown USA,” pervades the ski area. New management has reverted to the “Montage Mountain” name and invested heavily in upgrading and modernizing what was becoming a tired resort. With a 1,000 feet vertical drop and excellent expert skiing by regional standards, Montage is a popular choice for both Scranton locals and skiers in the NY/NJ/PA region. Originally owned and operated by Lackawanna County, the ski operations were licensed to a private operator who ran the resort as “Sno Mountain” for a number of year before going bankrupt. Montage Mountain, just outside of Scranton, is one of the largest ski areas in the Poconos. With a 1,000 feet vertical drop and some of the steepest trails in Pennsylvania, it is a popular choice for expert skiers. We are also participating in community events and service projects, and focusing on our school clubs and fundraising programs.Montage Mountain is the closest ski area to the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre region. Other new additions include mini tubing lanes added to our snowtubing park, perfect for smaller children. Montage Mountain Resort offers a body slide complex, mat racers, 4-story funnel slide, wave pool, 1/4 mile long lazy river, children's wading pool, zipline, 18 hole mini golf, batting cages and a regulation size volleyball court. The new management is going green in conjunction with Consolation Energy and will be replacing all the lighting on the mountain with new LED high efficiency lighting. We are renovating both the lodge and bar, building a new rental and retail building, implementing a new guest service program and purchasing new rental equipment. Montage Mountain opened in 1984, 2014 will be our 30th facility is under a complete renovation.Īs of May 2013, Montage Mountain is under new management. We have the 2nd steepest slope on the east coast, and 26 trails on 400 acres in Lackawanna County. Montage Mountain is back and we are gearing up for a great winter season.
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