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4th & 5th Graders Ski & Ride Free in PA for 2017-18

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Fourth and Fifth Graders Ski & Ride for FREE in Pennsylvania!
A Healthy Winter Activity for Families to Enjoy Together
White Haven, PA – Fourth and fifth graders who want to ski or snowboard are
fortunate especially if they live in or near Pennsylvania. For the fourteenth year, the
Pennsylvania Ski Areas Association (PSAA) is making skiing or snowboarding free
through their Snowpass program for youths in those two grade levels.
The Snowpass allows fourth and fifth graders to hit the slopes free, up to three times
at each participating resort, when accompanied by a paying adult. Additionally, fourth
and fifth graders can take advantage of a beginner lift, lesson, and rental package free
and 50% off a beginner lift, lesson and rental package for the accompanying adult.
“We have found that fourth and fifth graders are at the ideal age to learn a new sport
with ease and to excel rapidly,” said PSAA Executive Director Linda Irvin. Through
the Snowpass Program an on-mountain experience, students can see the lessons of
their 4th & 5th grade science studies in action (such as water resources at work,
geology structure, and the physics of lift mechanics).”
Skiing and snowboarding offers families the opportunity to exercise outside together during the winter months. A ninety pound youth can burn between two and three hundred calories per hour skiing and / or snowboarding depending on their activity level. Skiing and snowboarding are listed among the activities included
in the President’s Challenge organized by the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports
and Nutrition. Children and adults can earn points toward a Presidential Active
Lifestyle Award by skiing and snowboarding. Nineteen ski/snowboard resorts across
Pennsylvania belong to the Snowpass program.
The Snowpass is not restricted to residents of Pennsylvania. Any fourth or fifth grade
student can participate by completing a simple application and providing a report card
or other document verifying they are currently in the fourth or fifth grade. A photo
of the student is also required. You can apply online at www.skipa.com or download
an application and apply by mail. There is a nominal administration/ processing fee
of $35 prior to December 1 and $40 after. Quantities are limited. Snowpasses are
issued on a first come, first serve basis. Details of the program including rules and
black-out dates can be found on the website www.skipa.com. The site lists all resorts
in Pennsylvania and answers most frequently asked questions.
For additional information contact:
Linda Irvin, PSAA Executive Director 570-443-0963 or [email protected]

Where can a 4th or 5th grader Ski for Free? Any PA Ski Resort below.
Bear Creek Mountain Resort: Check Blackout Dates and Restrictions
101 Doe Mountain Ln-Macungie, PA 18062 (610) 682-7100
Big Boulder: Check Blackout Dates and Restrictions
PO Box 707 – Blakeslee, PA 18610 – (570) 443-8425
Blue Knob Resort: Check Blackout Dates and Restrictions
PO Box 247 -Claysburg, PA 16625 (800) 458-3403 – Snow (800) 622-3045
Blue Mountain Resort: Check Blackout Dates and Restrictions
1660 Blue Mountain Dr, Palmerton, Pennsylvania 18071
(610) 826-7700 – Snow (877) SKI-BLUE

Camelback Mountain Resort: Check Blackout Dates and Restrictions
PO Box 168 – One Camelback Road -Tannersville, PA 18372 (570) 629-1661
Elk Mountain: Check Blackout Dates and Restrictions
RR #2, Box 3328 -Union Dale, PA 18470
(570) 679-4400 – Snow (800) 233-4131.
Hidden Valley: Check Blackout Dates and Restrictions
1 Craighead Dr – Hidden Valley, PA 15502 – 814-443-8000
Jack Frost Mountain: Check Blackout Dates and Restrictions
PO Box 707 – Blakeslee, PA 18610 – (570) 443-8425
Laurel Mountain: Check Blackout Dates and Restrictions
Laurel Mountain – 347 Summit Ski Road – Boswell, PA 15531
Liberty Mountain: Check Blackout Dates and Restrictions
PO Box SKI- Carroll Valley, PA 17320(717) 642-8282 – Snow (717) 642-9000
Montage Mountain: Check Blackout Dates and Restrictions
1000 Montage Mountain Road, Scranton, PA 18505 – (855) SKI-SWIM

Nemacolin Woodlands: Check Blackout Dates and Restrictions
Mystic Mountain -1001 Lafayette Dr – Farmington, PA 15437 –
(800) 422-2736 Snow (724) 329-8555
Roundtop Mountain Resort: Check Blackout Dates and Restrictions
925 Roundtop Rd – Lewisberry, PA 17339 –
(717) 432-9631 Snow (717) 432-7000
Seven Springs Mt. Resort: Check Blackout Dates and Restrictions
777 Waterwheel Dr – Champion, PA 15622
(800) 452-2223 (US) – Snow (800) 352-7777
Shawnee Mountain: Check Blackout Dates and Restrictions
401 Hollow Road – East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
(570) 421-7231 – Lodging 888 VILLA4U – Snow (800) 233-4218
Ski Big Bear: Check Blackout Dates and Restrictions
196 Karl Hope Blvd. – Lackawaxen PA 18435 –
(570) 685-1400
Ski Sawmill Family Resort: Check Blackout Dates and Restrictions
383 Oregon Hill Rd – Morris, PA 16938 – (570)
353-7521
Tussey Mountain: Check Blackout Dates and Restrictions
PO Box 885 – Boalsburg, PA 16827- (814) 466-
6266 -Snow (814) 466-6810
Whitetail Resort: Check Blackout Dates & Restrictions
13805 Blairs Valley Rd – Mercersburg, PA 17236
(717) 328-9400

The 4th Annual Paint the Mountain Pink day benefits the Hope for Strength Breast Cancer Fund

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The 4th Annual Paint the Mountain Pink day benefits the Hope for Strength Breast Cancer Fund 

(East Stroudsburg)  For the fourth year, Paint the Mountain Pink breast cancer event is being held at Shawnee Mountain Ski Area.  It is being held Saturday, February 4, 2017, starting at 9:00 a.m. “We are so grateful to have Shawnee Mountain’s support. Together we can increase awareness of cancer prevention and raise funds for patient needs.  This year the grand raffle prize is a Ski & Stay package from Killington Mountain Lodge, Killington, Vermont. Tickets are $10.00 each.  The drawing will be held at 4:00 p.m. and the winner does not need to be present to win.  For raffle tickets (available in advance and onsite) and a complete list of raffle prizes, go online to hopeforstrength.com,” states Carole’ Ann F. Bowyer, co-founder, Hope for Strength Breast Cancer Fund.

The first 200 lift ticket purchasers will receive a FREE bandana compliments of Shawnee Mountain Ski Area.  

The purpose of the Fund is to minimize the financial and emotional impact of breast cancer diagnoses and treatment.  The Hope for Strength Breast Cancer Fund will provide up to $500 to both male and female breast cancer patients of the Dale and Frances Hughes Cancer Center for basic living expenses. For more information, visit www.hopeforstrength.com.  

 Contact Carole’ Ann F. Bowyer at [email protected] or call 570-977-0872 for more information about the Fund and to learn how you can help make a difference.   

Ski Conditions and Making Snow in the Poconos

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Mother Nature has not been super cooperative to local ski resorts so far this winter with higher temperatures and rainy conditions, but that has not deterred progress. Because of smart snow making efforts during cold spells and tremendous planning and hard work, local ski areas are in prime shape as February approaches.

“It has been a little of a struggle over the last two weeks with the wet and warm, but it looks real strong with the cold air coming in,” Shawnee Mountain manager Jim Tust said. “We will be cranking up the snow making and are eyeing up a good February. We do a good job of making sure that we don’t get spread thin on our snow making. With the bigger snow making system, we have come a long way. The amount of snow we can make in even marginal temperatures is amazing.”

Jack Frost/Big Boulder is operating at 100 percent with all trails open. Camelback has 32 trails open and 22 snow tubing lanes available. Elk Mountain has 27 trails open with a snow base between 30-48 inches. Montage Mountain is operating 17 trails. Shawnee has 21 trails open.

With the cold air expected over the next few weeks, ski areas will increase snowmaking. That is good news for February where local resorts will host some very important cancer awareness events.

Shawnee Mountain will hold two events February 4-5 to promote cancer awareness and raise funds for a worthy cause. On Saturday February 4th, Shawnee with host their fourth annual Paint the Mountain Pink for breast cancer awareness.  In conjunction with Pocono Health Systems, the Hope for Strength Breast Cancer Fund is running a raffle to support breast cancer.

On February 5th, Shawnee Mountain will present the Joe Riesle Memorial NASTAR Race to benefit the American Cancer Society in remembrance of long time ski instructor Joe Riesle.

“It is an important fundraiser,” Tust said. “Saturday is Hope for Strength which is a local breast cancer foundation. Sunday is for the American Cancer Society. We have a memorial race for Joe Riesle, who passed several years ago. The race is in his honor but the proceeds and sponsorship money goes to the American Cancer Society.”

Jack Frost/Big Boulder will host Ski for the Cure on Saturday, February 25th for Breast Cancer Awareness Day to benefit Susan G. Komen. Activities include pledge ski-a-thon, timed race gates, dedication run, and raffle.

“We have Ski for the Cure in February which is a great cause,” JFBB general manager Mark Daubert said.  “It is our tenth year doing it and a big percentage of that fundraising stays local in Northeastern Pennsylvania. That is a big part of the reason we do it.”

February is a perfect time to hit the slopes and support very meaningful causes in the process. 

By: Nicholas Gill

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