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Blue Knob Ski Resort - Claysburg Pennsylvania

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Blue Knob Four Seasons Resort is nestled among the highest peaks in the Allegheny Mountains at the northwestern tip of Bedford County, Pennsylvania, about 2 hours from Washington D.C., Baltimore, and Pittsburgh. Located in a rustic natural setting, surrounded by hardwood forests, it is Pennsylvania's highest skiable mountain with runs of up to two miles.
Blue Knob Ski Essentials:
  • Slopes/Trails: 34 (20% Beginner, 40% Intermediate, 40% Advanced)
  • Lifts: 2 Triple, 2 Double, 3 Surface
  • Snowmaking: 90%
  • Elevation: 3152 ft
  • Vertical: 1072 ft
  • Longest Run: 2 miles
  • Equipment Rentals: YES
  • Night Skiing: YES (40% of resort)
  • Ski School: YES - PSIA
Blue Knob Activities:
  • Half Pipe: NO
  • Terrain Park: YES
  • Snow Tubing: YES
  • Cross Country: YES
  • Snowboarding: YES
  • Children's Program: YES
Best Features:
  • Affordable - Lift ticket prices range from $30 for a mid-week, adult ticket to $40 for a weekend, adult ticket.

  • Good Skiing - What this resort lacks in amenities and glitz, it makes up for in good, hard skiable terrain.

Getting to Blue Knob:
Blue Knob ski area is located about 15 miles south of Altoona, just off Route 220.
Map and Driving Directions
For More Information:
Blue Knob All Seasons Resort:
P.O. Box 247
Claysburg, PA 16255
(814) 239-5111
http://www.blueknob.com

Snow Report: (800) 822-3045 (in PA), (800) 458-3403 (outside PA)

The Bottom Line:
Known as Pennsylvania's "skiers mountain," Blue Knob is best known for its challenging and varied terrain. Great skiing when there is snow (snowmaking is sometimes limited due to lack of water), with plenty of bowls and trees - rare in a mid-Atlantic ski resort. Slow lifts and no nightlife mean this may not be the best choice for a vacation with kids or non-skiiers, but it also keeps the lift lines short!
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