{"id":830,"date":"2020-01-20T19:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-01-20T19:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/goodstuffconnections.com\/?p=830"},"modified":"2020-04-20T19:02:05","modified_gmt":"2020-04-20T19:02:05","slug":"winter-fun-festivals-on-the-slopes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/goodstuffconnections.com\/index.php\/2020\/01\/20\/winter-fun-festivals-on-the-slopes\/","title":{"rendered":"Winter Fun &#038; Festivals on the Slopes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>By Bill Deaton-Outdoor Ramblings<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"mailto:williamjdeaton@yahoo.com\">williamjdeaton@yahoo.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Undoubtedly skiing and snowboarding are popular Pocono pastimes, but there\u2019s more to do at our local mountains than just glide down the hill and catch a chairlift back up, and there\u2019s plenty of opportunities to save some cash in the process. From winter carnivals to special days for kids and college students, there\u2019s lots of events and deals to be found through the winter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Elk Mountain: Union Dale. 570-679-4400. <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.elkskier.com\"><strong>www.elkskier.com<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>1\/10&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Winterfest-Discount Tix from Ski Corner, Dickson City &amp; Top of the Slope, Wilkes-Barre<\/li><li>1\/24&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Winterfest-Discount Tix from Ski Shack, Moosic &amp; Buckman\u2019s, Lehigh Valley locations<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Montage Mountain: Scranton. 1-888-SKI-SWIM. <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.montagemountainresorts.com\"><strong>www.montagemountainresorts.com<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>1\/18&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Kids\u2019 Carnival-Games, Character Appearances<\/li><li>1\/25&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Polar Plunge &#8212; Splashin\u2019 with Compassion<\/li><li>1\/26&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; THON Day \u2013 10% of ticket sales go to Penn State University\u2019s THON<\/li><li>2\/15&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Fireworks &amp; Torchlight Parade<\/li><li>2\/22&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Open Youth Racing Day (6-20) Race Fee $15 or $25 for Race and Lift<\/li><li>2\/23&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Adult Open Racing Day (21+) Race Fee $15 or $30 for Race and Lift<\/li><li>3\/1&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Salami Slalom Race<\/li><li>3\/7&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Mountain Festival \u2013 Pond Skimming, Gin Blossoms Concert<\/li><li>College Specials Every Sunday (night) &amp; Thursday (all day)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>$25 lifts and rentals w\/ID (except 1\/19 &amp; 2\/23)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Jack Frost\/Big Boulder: Blakeslee. 570-443-8425. <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.jfbb.com\"><strong>www.jfbb.com<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>1\/10&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; WMMR Day (JF)<\/li><li>1\/11&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; After Hours Rail Jam (JF-evening)<\/li><li>1\/18&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Pizza and Demos on the Snow (BB)<\/li><li>1\/19&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Mighty Mites (kids 13 &amp; under) Park Day (BB)<\/li><li>1\/25&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Women\u2019s Park Clinic (BB)<\/li><li>2\/1 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Subaru Winter Fest (JF demos, games, givewaways)<\/li><li>2\/2&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Subaru Winter Fest (JF demos, games, giveaways)<\/li><li>2\/16&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Fireworks &amp; Torchlight Parade (BB)<\/li><li>2\/29&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Ski For The Cure (JF)<\/li><li>3\/1&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; WMMR Cardboard Classic Race (JF)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ski-Big Bear: Lackawaxen: 570-226-8585. <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ski-bigbear.com\"><strong>www.ski-bigbear.com<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>1\/2 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Lake Region Ski Club Thursday Kickoff $12 lifts, $12 rentals for Wallenpaupack, Wayne Highlands, and Delaware Valley School District Residents.<\/li><li>1\/5&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Lake Region Ski Club Sunday Kickoff $25 lifts, $18 rentals for Wallenpaupack, Wayne Highlands, and Delaware Valley School District Residents.<\/li><li>1\/26&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Winter Carnival (Races, Scavenger Hunt, S\u2019mores, Cornhole)<\/li><li>Every Thursday &#8212; $18 lifts, $15 rentals for Wallenpaupack, Wayne Highlands, and Delaware Valley School District Residents<\/li><li>Every Sunday &#8212; (except 1\/19 &amp; 2\/16) $35 lifts, $22 rentals for Wallenpaupack, Wayne Highlands, and Delaware Valley School District Residents.<\/li><li>Every Friday &#8212; Family Nights $18 tix, $15 rentals, Free Lessons for residents of Western Wayne, Wallenpaupack, Wayne Highlands, Delaware Valley, Eldred, Port Jervis, &amp; Sullivan West School Districts.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Camelback: Tannersville. 570-629-1661. <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.skicamelback.com\"><strong>www.skicamelback.com<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>2\/1 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Telemark Ski Festival &amp; Ski Patrol Open House<\/li><li>2\/15&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Polar Plunge &#8211;Freezin\u2019 for a Reason<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Shawnee: East Stroudsburg. 570-421-7231. <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.shawneemt.com\"><strong>www.shawneemt.com<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>1\/12&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; World Snow Day \u2013 Snowboard Demos<\/li><li>2\/2&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Scout Sunday<\/li><li>2\/3-7&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Take Your Son or Daughter to the Snow (Free Youth Ticket w\/ Purchase of Adult Ticket)<\/li><li>2\/23&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Winter Festival<\/li><li>3\/14&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Scout Weekend<\/li><li>3\/20&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Military Appreciation Weekend<\/li><li>3\/22&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Little Big Air Competition for Suicide Prevention<\/li><li>3\/22&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Costume Carnival<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>By no means is this a comprehensive list of ski areas or events. It\u2019s just a sample of some of what\u2019s going on in the region. Resorts are always adding things and special deals exist through retailers and other partners. Winter is short. Get out and enjoy the snow!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Bill Deaton-Outdoor Ramblings williamjdeaton@yahoo.com Undoubtedly skiing and snowboarding are popular Pocono pastimes, but there\u2019s more to do at our local mountains than just glide&hellip; <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":831,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_uf_show_specific_survey":0,"_uf_disable_surveys":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[10,43],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-830","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-outdoor","category-outdoor-ramblings"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/goodstuffconnections.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/830","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/goodstuffconnections.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/goodstuffconnections.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/goodstuffconnections.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/goodstuffconnections.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=830"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/goodstuffconnections.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/830\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":832,"href":"https:\/\/goodstuffconnections.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/830\/revisions\/832"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/goodstuffconnections.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/831"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/goodstuffconnections.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=830"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/goodstuffconnections.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=830"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/goodstuffconnections.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=830"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}