Im going skiing at Blue Montain this week and would like to know if it's good for beginners. Where is the best and cheapest for beginners in PA, Allentown area? Thank you
2007-03-20 06:16:23 · 7 answers · asked by tabushi11209 1 in Sports ➔ Winter Sports ➔ Snow Skiing
Hey! I learned to snowboard at blue mountain!!!
To be honest, it's fine for learning. Stick with the green slope that's accessible from the upper mountain lodge. It's wide and not too steep. Just make sure you get onto the lift at the bottom of it and don't go all the way down.
In general, Pocono ski conditions stink. And with the recent ice storm, I don't expect Blue to be very good, but then, I don't expect most of the poconos to be very good. The warmer weather this week should soften it up, and they'll groom it out.
Make sure you waterproof yourself for the spring conditions. And a rule of thumb, DON'T WEAR COTTON. It absorbs and holds water (snow and sweat) and you'll be wet cold and miserable. Go with polyesters, wools and silks.
If you are brave enough to try at night, Blue mountain offers great deals on night skiing, especially sundays. Other days of the week are special days like men's day, women's day, business card day, etc. You can get $10 off on these days if you qualify.
Another area to try would be Bear Creek out near Zionsville. Montage is okay too, very mild slopes for beginners.
Good luck!
2007-03-20 06:24:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Blue Mountain would be a good place to begin. Cheapest? I don't know about that. You should plan to pay for a lesson, too. You'll have so much more fun if you have a little technique to work with. Tussey Mt. in State College is fun. Seven Springs is often busy. My favorite is Holiday Valley in upstate NY. Might be about 4 hours from you. Great beginner's area and still plenty of snow! Spring rates in effect, too.
2007-03-20 14:44:35 · answer #2 · answered by stone 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-27 00:52:49 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Every ski resort has at least some trails for beginners. You should also think about taking lessons. I never could have skiied without lessons
2007-03-20 08:47:36 · answer #4 · answered by MLBfreek35 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
call the ski area that you are planning to go there and ask about their beginning slopes - also ask about classes. usually they have fairly inexpensive group classes to get you the basics. Of course most ski places also offer private lessons.
you can probably check out the slopes and trails online too
good luck and have fun
2007-03-20 06:20:19 · answer #5 · answered by island3girl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
most ski resorts have instructors the best thing to do is take a class to learn the basics
2007-03-20 06:18:54 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
take lessons, i always see people tyring to teach themselves, and they always give up, take the lessons
2007-03-20 06:20:38 · answer #7 · answered by Q 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋