Pa. resorts offering January 'Learn to Ski and Snowboard' specials

It’s official: January is “Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month” in Pennsylvania, by a declaration from Gov. Tom Wolf and a proclamation from the state senate.

For the entire month, members of the Pennsylvania Ski Areas Association (SkiPA) are offering special discounts on learn-to-ski packages, encouraging first-timers to hit the slopes.

“First-timers can take advantage of a $5 discount off of an adult or child midweek learn to ski and snowboard package at any SkiPA resort,” SkiPA says. “The 21 member resorts encompass all regions of the state from the Endless Mountains to the Philadelphia suburbs, central Pennsylvania from the Maryland to New York borders throughout the Alleghenies.”

A coupon for the package, which includes beginner lift ticket, rental equipment and beginner group lesson can be downloaded at skipa.com.

“Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month is a perfect time for families to learn a new winter sport and take advantage of tremendous savings,” says Linda Irvin, SkiPA executive director.

These SkiPA member resorts also are offering these January specials:

Bear Creek Mountain, Lehigh Valley

“Single-User Package,” including three lift tickets, three beginner lessons and three rentals, is $145. The package is valid any date through Jan. 31 for a single user only.

Blue Mountain Resort, Palmerton

Available at $194, the Family & Friend’s package includes rentals, lesson and beginner lift ticket for three people. Must be age 6 and older.

Camelback Mountain Resort, Tannersville

Learn to Ski package deal includes a 90-minute lesson, rentals and lower mountain lift ticket for $100 midweek or $119 during weekends and holiday periods.

Elk Mountain, Union Dale

Learn to Ski or Snowboard package includes a beginner lift ticket, first-time lesson and equipment rental for $55 midweek and $70 on weekends/holidays. Snowboard package is $62 midweek and $72 on weekends/holidays.

Jack Frost/Big Boulder, Blakeslee

Beginners can take advantage of a $50 Learn to Ski/Ride package every Tuesday in January. Package includes a restricted lift ticket, lesson and rental. Not valid for the SnowMonsters children’s program.

Laurel Mountain Ski Resort, Ligonier Township

Ski and snowboard every Friday night from 4-9 p.m. for a $45 lift ticket and rental or take a 60-minute group lesson Fridays for $20.

Liberty Mountain Resort, Carroll Valley

Learn to ski or snowboard for $55 on Thursdays through January. Packages include a beginner lift ticket, rental, helmet and beginner lesson.

Mount Pleasant of Edinboro, Cambridge Springs

The Snokids and Snoparents program features a 6-week learning program including all-day lift tickets and group lessons at $160. Rentals are $50 additional for the season.

Roundtop Mountain Resort, Lewisberry

Roundtop is offering $55 Learn to Ski or Snowboard packages every Thursday in January. The package includes a beginner lift ticket, class lesson and rental equipment. No reservation is needed.

Seven Springs Mountain Resort, Champion

First-time skiers and snowboarders ages 8 and up, can take advantage of Seven Spring’s Fun-Based Learning System, which uses sculpted snow to create a fun learning environment. Learn to Ski packages are $124 midweek or $147 weekend and include lift ticket, rental and a 1.5-hour lesson.

Shawnee Mountain, Shawnee-on-Delaware

Jan. 10 is National Learn a Snow Sport Day. To celebrate, Shawnee is offering 100 introductory Learn to Ski or Snowboard packages for $29, which includes beginner lift ticket, lesson and rental. This is limited to the first 100 guests and must be purchased online in advance. Shawnee is offering an $85 Learn to Ski and Snowboard special through Jan. 31 (excluding Jan. 18-19). The package includes lift ticket, rental and beginner group lesson.

Bring a Friend and receive 50% off a same-day lift ticket when you sign them up for a first-time lesson. Available any midweek day at the ski school desk.

Ski Big Bear, Lackawaxen

Beginners can take advantage of discounted Learn to Ski and Snowboard packages on Mondays and Thursdays through January for $75. Package includes one full day lift ticket (surface lifts only), rental package and 1-hour group lesson. Reservations are required. No other discounts apply.

Additionally, purchase a Learn to Ski and Snowboard package in January and receive $10 off a regular/junior full-day lift ticket.

Spring Mountain, Spring Mount

Spring Mountain’s Learn to Ski and Board packages are available for ages 6 and up and include a beginner lesson, lift ticket and rental for $60 weekdays/non-holidays and $75 weekends/holidays.

Tussey Mountain All Seasons, Boalsburg

Tussey is celebrating Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month with two special days of deep discounts. On Jan. 21 and 28, beginners can purchase a Learn to Ski or Snowboard package for $35 per person, which includes a 1-hour beginner lesson, lift ticket and rental equipment. Lessons are available at 6 and 7 p.m.

Whitetail Resort, Mercersburg

Learn to Ski or Snowboard packages are available every Thursday in January for $55. Free childcare will be provided with the purchase of a package. Packages include a beginner lift ticket, rental and beginner lesson.

Details: SkiPA.com