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PIONEER PASS
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Total Trails: Total Lifts: Snowmaking: Vertical Drop: Skiable Acres: Longest Run: Terrain Parks: Sidewinder Park: 39 13 100% of slopes, using cutting-edge technology 1,082 ft. The highest in Pennsylvania! 164 6,400 ft. 5 3 ,500 ft., designed for advanced skiers and boarders, includes a 40-ft. double barrel straight, 40-ft. down flat down, 35-ft. 180 C box, down flat down S and street staircase, 8-ft.-wide butterbox with grindable rails, 70-ft. jumps, rhythm sections and tabletops 1,700 ft. of intermediate hits and features 1,200 ft. of hits and features for novices and easy-goers 1 ,200 ft. of urban features designed for advanced skiers and boarders 21 (all 1,000+ ft.) T he regions only 56' x 35' air-filled compression bag to practice big jumps with a soft landing.
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From the Lehigh Valley (rte. 22): Take Rte. 145 N (MacArthur Road) approx. 9 miles to traffic light at far end of long bridge. Turn right onto Blue Mountain Drive and go approx. 6 miles. Entrance sign is just past the top of the mountain. From Philadelphia (rte. 476 north): Take Lehigh Valley Exit 56. Take Rte. 22 E approx. 5 miles to Rte. 145 N (MacArthur Road), then follow From the Lehigh Valley (Rte. 22) directions above. From new Jersey (rte. 78 West): Take Rte. 78 W to Rte. 33 N to Rte. 22 W toward Bethlehem/Allentown. Turn on Rte. 145 N, then follow From the Lehigh Valley (Rte. 22) directions above. From rte. i-80 (nY and points northeast): At Stroudsburg, take Exit 304 to Rte. 33/209 S exit at 209 S-Lehighton. Go 11 miles to Kresgeville. Make a left onto Kunkletown Road and then follow signs to Blue Mountain Ski Area. From rte. 81 (Baltimore and Harrisburg): Take Rte. 83 N to Harrisburg, then take Rte. 81 N to 78 E. Take Exit 51 onto Rte. 22 E to Rte. 145 N (MacArthur Road), then follow From the Lehigh Valley (Rte. 22) directions above. From Mahoning Valley (rte. 476 south): Take Exit 74 of Rte. 476, bearing left at the first Y. Turn right at the stop sign onto Rte. 209 S. Go 1 mile to traffic light. Turn left onto Rte. 248 E. Follow signs for Blue Mountain Ski Area. For Internet mapping, we recommend maps.google.com using Blue Mountain Ski Area in the search field or 1660 Blue Mountain Drive, Palmerton, PA 18071. GPS coordinates: N 4048.653 W 7531.251
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Blue mountain continues to tower over other ski areas in the region. And its not just because we have the highest vertical drop in the state. Its everything we do for skiers and snowboarders that puts us above the rest. This season you can enjoy more trails, improved lodge amenities, more lesson options, and an expanded Passport program that rewards you for your loyalty to Blue mountain. Were committed to giving you another spectacular season of skiing, snowboarding, and tubing.
BLue LeARNING CeNTeR The Blue Learning Center provides quality group and private lessons for students of all ages and abilities. Skiers and snowboarders can take advantage of our three learning areas. exPLOReRS (skiers ages 4-12 and riders ages 5-12) Includes instruction, progress report, exPLOReR pin, and lift ticket. explorers opens for the morning and the full-day session at 9:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. for the afternoon session, and 3:30 p.m. for the evening session. Preregistration by phone is recommended. To make a reservation, please call 610-826-7700, ext. 1229.
LOCATION: Summit Lodge Only
TICKeT HOuRS WeeKDAy (NONHOLIDAy) WeeKeND (HOLIDAy)
ALL mOuNTAIN PACKAGeS Includes ski or board rental, semi-private lesson, and All mountain lift ticket.
WeeKDAy (NONHOLIDAy) WeeKeND/HOLIDAy
$87 $87
$97 $87
SKI AND BOARD CHeCK fRee! We urge everyone to lock all equipment when not in use. As a special service to our guests, we will watch your skis, poles, or snowboard for you for fRee. Ski/board checks are located in the courtyards by Summit Lodge and Valley Lodge. BABySITTING SeRVICeS 7 DAyS A WeeK (for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years)
WeeKDAy (NONHOLIDAy) WeeKeND (HOLIDAy)
PIONeeR PROGRAm The Pioneer program is a fun introduction to the sport. A four-week program, held one day a week, for skiers ages 4-12 and snowboarders ages 6-12. The Pioneer program starts Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2012, and will be held Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays. An additional program may be offered in february. for more information, please call 610-826-7700, ext. 1229. SeASON PASSeS AVAILABLe fOR 2011-12 SeASON Includes season-pass-only express line at the Challenge Lift; visit SkiBluemt.com.
TICKeT ANyTIme WeeKDAy (NONHOLIDAy)
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SKIING + BOARDING HOuRS + RATeS monday-friday (except holidays*) Lift Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
TICKeT HOuRS ADuLT yOuTH (6-21)
full Day (with lunch) morning Afternoon upgrade to full Day (no lunch)
9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 9:30 a.m. - noon 12:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
8:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 12:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Adult Season Pass Student (full time with ID, 22 years or younger) Tubing Season Pass BigAirBag Season Pass (Regular Season Pass purchase required)
fIRST-TIme LeSSON (for guests who have never tried the sport) Our first-time lesson gives you access to our open-ended instruction. your daily ticket can be used all day, until you can stop and turn. One-time use only.
TImeS: Program runs continuously 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. ALL DAyS: $35
8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 12:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
SemI-PRIVATe LeSSONS (for skiers or boarders who want to improve their skills as part of a group with guests of similar ability, age 6 and older)
ReGISTeR: 610-824-1519 ALL DAyS: $35
GROuPS Of 15 OR mORe CAN SAVe! for more information and to make your reservation, call 610-824-1550, ext.1547. One-day group outings available. BIGAIRBAG Practice any sick trick you can dream of on the regions only BigAirBag. Designed as a training tool for skiers and riders, the huge air-filled pad cushions the landing for aerial maneuvers. A variation on the fall cushions used by professional stunt men, the BigAirBag lets every skier and rider practice big jumps with a soft landing. With a $125 Season Pass, you can touch the sky all season long. TuBING PARK HOuRS + RATeS Tubing is located in the Valley at the Adventure Center. must be 36 tall. No ski boots while tubing. monday-friday (except holidays*)
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Children 5 and under: fRee SKI/SNOWBOARD lift ticket when accompanied by a paying adult.
TImeS: Private lessons run continuously 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. ReGISTeR: 610-824-1519 PRICe:
$35 $27 $10
1.5 HOuRS 3 HOuRS
$95 $47
$165 $87
BLue mOuNTAIN PASSPORT Blues Passport is your ticket to everything at Blue mountain. The ticket you purchased either online or at any ticket window is reusable. you can save money and time when you ski or ride at Blue mountain this season by recharging online. enjoy money-saving offers and get the convenience of skipping the ticket windows by going directly to the lift with Blues Passport Card. Visit SkiBluemt.com for all the details.
fIRST-TIme LeSSON PACKAGe (for guests who have never tried the sport) Includes ski or board rental, first-time lesson, and use of three school hills only. Our first-time lesson gives you access to our open-ended instruction. your daily ticket can be used all day, until you can stop and turn. One-time use only.
TImeS: Program runs continuously 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.
WeeKDAy (NONHOLIDAy) WeeKeND/HOLIDAy
$24 $24
$57 $57
$65 $57
8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 12:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. 12:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
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*Holidays: Thanksgiving, Nov. 24-25; Christmas, Dec. 26 through Dec. 30; martin Luther King Day, Jan. 16; Presidents Day, feb. 20.
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