’Tis the season to be skiing…or snowboarding, or snow tubing, or pursuing some other beloved cold-weather pastime. And if you happen to be near South Central Pennsylvania, you have more options for such than you probably even realize. Among the many great considerations, there are three big ones that stand out most of all—Liberty Mountain Resort, Roundtop Mountain Resort, and Whitetail Mountain Resort. Here’s a look into all three, highlighting the perks, amenities, and onsite features and activities awaiting you at each one.
Liberty Mountain Resort
Located in the heart of bucolic Fairfield in southern Pennsylvania, Liberty Mountain Resort & Conference Center offers the perfect all-in-one winter getaway. A resort comprising more than 275 acres, here they provide a host of amenities and endeavors catering to all different interests. Their frozen follies in particular will never disappoint, whether you come out for skiing, snowboarding, snow tubing, or some other venture worthy of snow-day status. The skiing and snowboarding terrain comprise 100 of the resort’s acreage, with varying trails, terrain parks, and 15 available snow tubing lanes as well. Instructional lessons are even available for all ages and levels of expertise.
In addition to all the anchoring winter attractions here, Liberty Mountain Resort is site to so many other offerings, including hot tubs, swimming pools, and various other indoor activities. As an all-in-one resort, you have dining and accommodations all at your disposal as well. There’s even a conference center to host any “grand occasion” you may be planning.
Liberty is great to visit year-round. During the summer months, Carroll Valley Golf—an 18-hole championship course onsite—becomes the seasonal highlight. And of course, there are many more ventures to explore in addition to all these.
Liberty Mountain Resort is located at 78 Country Club Trail, Fairfield, Pennsylvania 17320. Book your winter getaway or learn more about resort offerings and events by visiting www.libertymountainresort.com.
Roundtop Mountain Resort
With 600 or so skiable acres to its credit, Roundtop Mountain Resort is another long-time favored destination for snow-recreational enthusiasts in York County, Pennsylvania. Their massive winter sporting complex, of course, remains the most anchoring attractions, although let it be known that warmer-weather recreational offerings also bring in big business, specifically their myriad of paintball fields surrounding the premises (10 total).
In getting back to winter-weather features particularly, it’s here that you can seek out a host of endeavors, from snow tubing to snowboarding, and skiing, of course. In fact, you certainly have your pick of woodland ski runs to choose from, ranging in different levels of ease and difficulty—a mutually suitable arrangement that all visitors can feel good about. They even have fun ski-at-night offerings and lessons for all.
As an all-in-one resort destination, Roundtop has plenty to boast about. From lodging to impressive dining, both indoor and outdoor features alike, you’ll be all set to stay right onsite throughout the entire duration of your seasonal getaway. And like I said before, the offerings aren’t exclusive to wintertime, either. Roundtop is home to an excellent compilation of summertime, warmer-weather endeavors in addition. They even host onsite summer camps.
Roundtop Mountain Resort is located at 925 Roundtop Road, Lewisberry, Pennsylvania 17339. Learn more about all onsite offerings and events, or book your extended stay and play by going to www.skiroundtop.com.
Whitetail Mountain Resort
This all-season resort, the charm of Franklin County, can be found on Two Top Mountain—part of Pennsylvania’s scenic Bear Pond Mountain range. The comprising 109 acres of skiable area, 25 different runs, and distinguishable offerings for skiers of all different levels, make Whitetail Mountain one of the most mutually befitting ski resorts in the state. And of course, they also offer an abundance of other cold-weather activities as well, like snow tubing, snowboarding, and various self-catered lessons for all ages and interests.
As a resort, they have plenty to boast about, from onsite dining, to comfortable lodging via the Inns of Whitetail, which have hotel room style condos that even include a common great room and fireplace. apartment and townhome style cottages are also available for long- or short-term stays. These come fully furnished with kitchens and laundry facilities. Ski In/Ski Out units are also available along with outside ski storage. Then, there are additional off-property lodging suggestions in close range to the resort too.
During the warmer seasons, Whitetail hosts plenty of other recreational activities to enjoy. These include the impressive resident Whitetail Golf Course and various ongoing “Adventure Camps” for children, with loads of outdoor pastimes and pursuits.
Whitetail Mountain Resort is located at 13805 Blairs Valley Road, Mercersburg, Pennsylvania 17236. You can learn even more or book reservations today by going to www.skiwhitetail.com.
While these are the featured “Big Three” ski resorts to visit throughout Southern Central Pennsylvania, do take note that there are many other exceptional options to consider as well. Locations range throughout the state as well as beyond, in other Mid-Atlantic mountainous regions of great renown. It’s all just a matter of deciding for yourself which destination is most convenient both locationally and in what is being offered onsite.