Tannersville, PA — Congratulations to Camelback Ski Resort in the Poconos of Pennsylvania who have exceeded their longest season on record by 11 days. Yesterday evening Camelback fired up its snowguns to add to its already substantial base (10 foot base on Cliffhanger) and are fully committed to extending winter operations as late as possible.
As it was an extremely dismal ski season for much of the west, its quite uplifting to little ski resort in the Poconos having on the best season in their 63 year history. Cheers to Camelback! Here’s a word from Camelback General Manager Jason Bays.
A Letter from the GM – Why We Are Making Snow Tonight
We’re making snow tonight. On April 20. In Pennsylvania.
We are now 11 days past the longest operating season in Camelback history (since 1963). You won’t find us posting about flowers blooming and the last snowflakes melting out on the mountain here. We are still skiing with up to 10 feet of base on Cliffhanger, spring laps rolling, and a terrain park set up at the bottom. With Trail’s End Bar & Grill and our beach party vibe, Camelback has become the place to be this spring. The free cookies at the bottom of the Steveson Express at 1 pm daily hit the spot too.
And tonight—we’re turning the snow guns back on.
Yes, it might sound a little crazy. And yes…we probably are. But here’s why:
• We are committed to the longest season in Pennsylvania, full stop
• Our season passholders showed up all season for us and this is showing up for them
• Our snowmaking ponds are bit overfilled, and this is an opportunity to responsibly draw them down
• A fresh layer of snow on top protects the base underneath from snow melt this week
• We’re targeting additional firepower to the lift load and unload piles
• The turnout has been incredible this spring, this is a record April for us
• And honestly…this is just fun for our team, for me, and for this community
This isn’t a “shoulder season” at Camelback. It’s full-on adventure. Skiing, zip lines, mountain coaster, the hotel, and Aquatopia Indoor Waterpark all coming together to create something you won’t find anywhere else right now. Our team and I have been meeting guests from as far south as Nashville and as far west as Cleveland to experience what’s happening here.
We take pride in driving the local economy, bringing people into our community, and creating something worth showing up for even when the calendar says otherwise.
We’re not closing the season. We’re redefining it.
Thanks for being part of this.
— Jason
