SkiPA Welcomes February with Valentine's Day Specials and Events

White Haven, PA– February 2019 – This February, the Pennsylvania Ski Areas Association (SkiPA) is inviting snow enthusiasts to enjoy the fresh powder and rekindle some romance on the slopes. Whether you’re looking for some cozy Valentine’s Day specials or simply want to head to the slopes for some weekend fun, many of the resorts have a full calendar of events planned all month-long from, romantic dinners and snow festivals to winter carnivals and some amazing ski deals.

VALENTINE’S DAY SPECIALS AT PENNSYLVANIA SKI AREA RESORTS

Blue Knob Resort, Claysburg

Wednesday, February 14, 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Valentine’s Day Wine Tasting and Dinner

Blue Knob Resort will be offering a special Valentine’s Day Wine Tasting and dinner at the Conference Center for $100 per couple. The dinner includes a five course Valentine’s themed fine foods pairing with an assortment of five wines. Reservations must be made in advance by Thursday, February 7 at (814) 239-1035. Couples who make their reservations in advance can ski for $20 each on Valentine’s Day and add lodging for Thursday, Feb. 14 for only $80. For more information, visit, www.blueknob.com.

Blue Knob Resort, Claysburg

Wednesday, February 14, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Ski My Valentine Lift Ticket Special

What could be a better way to spend Valentine’s Day than skiing with your heart’s desire? Nothing says "I Love You" like spending some quality time on the chairlift and making turns with your Valentine! Blue Knob Resort invites couples to celebrate on the slopes with a special “Ski My Valentine” lift ticket deal for $30 day and twilight session tickets. Tickets must be purchased in person with second ticket being used on February 14. Does not apply to online purchases and may not be combined with any other discounts. For more information, visit, www.blueknob.com.

Hidden Valley Resort, Hidden Valley

Thursday, February 14 through Saturday, February 10, 16, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Valentine’s Day Dinner

Celebrate Valentine’s Day at Hidden Valley Resort, February 14 through 16, from 6-9 p.m. with a special sweetheart menu in the Clock Tower Restaurant. For reservations call (814) 443-8000.

Liberty Mountain, Carroll Valley

Tuesday, February 12 through Thursday, February 14

Valentine’s Day Getaway Package

Enjoy an overnight stay and day of skiing and relaxation with your loved one at Liberty Mountain. Priced starting at $339 per couple, the “Valentine’s Day Getaway” package includes two all mountain packages featuring lift ticket, equipment rental, and a lesson at any ability level OR two-hour snow tubing and unlimited ice skating for two. Package also includes a $150 gift card to at the resort for a relaxing couple’s massage, a romantic dinner and more, an overnight stay in one of the king rooms, strawberries and champagne and a breakfast buffet. This package is based on double occupancy only and is subject to availability. Massage gratuities are not included. For more information visit, https://www.libertymountainresort.com/liberty-mountain-resort/stay/packages.

Mystic Mountain, Nemacolin Woodlands Resort, Farmington

Thursday, February 14, 6 p.m.

Valentine's Day Champagne Dinner at Lautrec

Lautrec restaurant will feature an elegant Valentine's Day four-course dinner with champagne. Guests will be treated to exceptional sparkling wines that will highlight each course within the menu. The event begins with passed hors d'oeuvres and guests will dine on four specially made courses that will be paired perfectly. $300 per person. For reservations, please contact a resort reservations specialist at (866) 344-6957.

Seven Springs Resort, Seven Springs

Wednesday, Feb. 13 through Thursday, Feb. 14, 4:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Slopeside Valentine’s Day Buffet

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with the special someone at Seven Springs Resort. The culinary team has created a Valentine’s Day dinner buffet available February 13 through 14, from 4:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. in the Slopeside. Adults: $29.95. Children (ages 5-12): $14.95. For more information visit, http://www.7springs.com/events/valentines-day-dinner-buffet/.

Tussey Mountain, Boalsburg

Thursday, February 14, 12 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Valentine’s Day BOGO Special

This Valentine’s Day Tussey Mountain is offering a buy one, get one free special for couples. Available at the ticket office, couples can purchase an all-day lift ticket or snow tube pass and receive one of the same for free. Lift ticket pass is available from 12 p.m. – 10 p.m. and the snow tubing pass is valid from 4 p.m. – 10 p.m. For more information, visit, www.tusseymountain.com.

FEBRUARY 2019 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Blue Knob Resort, Claysburg

Friday, February 8 through Sunday, February 10

Snowfest

Head to Blue Knob for a weekend of fun. Kicking off Friday night with a WTAJ Live broadcast, fashion show and torchlight parade. On Saturday, there will be a tubing challenge and dummy downhill run and wrapping up on Sunday with an obstacle race and mountain bike challenge. For more information, visit www.blueknob.com.

Mystic Mountain at Nemacolin, Farmington

Winterfest

Friday, February 8 through Saturday, February 9

It's Nemacolin's Annual WinterFest, the Laurel Highlands region's premier winter adventure event! Take a jump into our snowmaking pond during the "Polar Bear Plunge" or watch our Torchlight Parade from the Apex deck. WinterFest has something for everyone and is a full day of adventure sports, family fun activities, live entertainment and much more. For more information, visit, www.nemacolin.com.

Seven Springs Mountain Resort, Seven Springs

Saturday, February 9, 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Foggy Brewsfest

Take a break from the slopes and sample amazing craft beers at Foggy Brewsfest on Saturday, February 9, from 2 p.m.-5 p.m. in Foggy Brews. Ten vouchers for a 6 oz. beer sample in a commemorative glass. Craft beer experts will be on site during the event to talk shop and share insight about the ingredients and process that goes into each brew. Full-size beers will be available for purchase. A limited number of tickets are available for this event. Breweries and beers are subject to change. Visit, https://www.7springs.com/events/foggy-brewsfest-2/.

Shawnee Mountain, East Stroudsburg

Sunday, February 10

Jon Riesle Memorial Nastar Race – Cancer Awareness Weekend

Join the Race Against Cancer in the Joe Riesle Memorial NASTAR Race on Sunday. Skiers and snowboarders of all ages and abilities are invited to participate in the race. Using the NASTAR format, the intermediate-level course is set on the Upper Tomahawk Trail. All race proceeds will benefit the local chapter of the American Cancer Society. For more information visit, www.shawneemt.com.

Ski Sawmill, Morris

Monday, February 11

Ladies Ski for Free Day!

Ski Sawmill invites all ladies and girls of any age to come out and get their lift tickets for FREE. This is a great opportunity to get out with the girls for some fun in the snow. For more information, visit, www.skisawmill.com.

Tussey Mountain, Boalsburg

Tuesday, February 12, 12 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Lincoln Lift Day

In honor of President Abraham Lincoln’s birth, we offer $16 lift tickets for our 16thPresident. Does not include rental equipment. www.tusseymountain.com.

JFBB Resorts, Blakeslee

Saturday, Feb. 16 through Sunday, Feb. 17, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Subaru Snow Days

Master the Mountain and learn the basics of skiing and snowboarding with a fun-filled day at JFBB featuring mini lessons for novice and intermediate skiers and snowboarders, a mountain tour for skiers and snowboarders and complimentary coffee and donuts in the morning and refreshments all afternoon. Pre-registration for lessons and tour are required. Please visit JFBB web site for more details, https://www.jfbb.com/event/new-event-104/.

Montage Mountain, Scranton

Saturday, February 16, 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Fireworks & Torchlight Parade

Come up for a whole afternoon of fun including Live Entertainment, Prize Giveaways, and then join us as the sun sets and we begin our Annual Torch Light Parade down Main Line finished off by an amazing PyroMusical Firework Display right outside the Lodge! It’s free to come out and enjoy the show! Enjoy family-fun activities throughout the afternoon including character appearances by Paw Patrol, live entertainment, and games on the snow! At dusk, about 100 employees and friends of Montage Mountain will form a ski parade down Mainline Trail located directly outside the lodge carrying torches illuminating the surrounding terrain. Immediately following, you’re invited to enjoy a free Pyro-Musical Fireworks display! All this on Saturday, don’t miss it! Free admission, but a lift ticket IS required to be on the snow! For more information, visit, www.MontageMountainResorts.com.

Camelback Mountain, Tannersville

Saturday, Feb. 16, 8:30 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Freezin For A Reason – Polar Plunge

Come on out to Camelback Mountain, for a full day of polar fun while helping raise money for the 2019 Camelback Polar Plunge Team! You can make a donation for this great cause at any sales point throughout the resort. Games will be out in the base area from 12PM-4PM with live music throughout the day. To celebrate 100 days until Camelbeach...we will be dressing down in our bathing suits and taking a freezing lap down Honeymoon Trail to help raise money and promote awareness for the Polar Plunge cause. Cost FREE with lift admission. For more information, visit, www.skicamelback.com.

Laurel Mountain, Boswell

Saturday, February 16, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.

80’s Ski Theme Scavenger Hunt On The Mountain

Break out your retro gear and make your way to Laurel Mountain on Saturday, February 16 from 6-8 p.m. for a fun 80’s Ski Theme Scavenger Hunt on the slopes! Get your Four-Person team together and sign up ($5 per person) at Guest Services or at the Wildcat Lounge for your chance to win some great prizes! For more information, visit, www.laurelmountainski.com.

Ski Sawmill, Morris

Monday, February 18

Kids Ski for Free Day!

Kids 15 and under Ski for FREE this day! (Kids 15 and under get lift tickets FREE this day. Rentals are regular price.) The resort has extended hours on this Monday from 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Provide the resort your kids names and they will put them in a drawing to win a FREE SEASON PASS for the current ski season. For more information, visit, www.skisawmill.com.

Tussey Mountain, Boalsburg

Friday, February 22, 12 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Five Dollar Friday

Lift tickets to ski or snowboard are just $5 on Friday, February 22. For more information, visit, www.tusseymountain.com.

Whitetail Resort, Mercersburg

Saturday, February 23 through Sunday, February 24

Whitetail Freestyle Camp

Whitetail Resort is proud to offer the 5thannual Freestyle Camp targeted at excelling the novice, intermediate and advanced skiers and riders in freestyle riding. For more information, visit, www.skiwhitetail.com.

Montage Mountain, Scranton

Sunday, February 24, 7:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Rock 107 Cardboard Box Derby

Gather your friends and family and head to Montage Mountain for the Fourth Annual Cardboard Box Derby. Kids ages 10 and up are encouraged to participate. Team sledders will be competing to cross the finish line with the most people inside the sled or the most creative design. For more information, visit, www.MontageMountainResorts.com.

Shawnee Mountain, East Stroudsburg

Sunday, February 24

Shawnee Winter Carnival

Sponsored by Shawnee Mountain and Coca-Cola, this event will include fun activities and is open to all. Skiing demonstrations, several food vendors, giveaways, outdoor BBQ, entertainment and après ski party are scheduled. For more information, visit, www.shawneemt.com.

Montage Mountain, Scranton

Monday, February 25, 6 p.m. – 11 p.m.

Coors Light Rocky Mountain Free Ride!

This Winter’s Hottest Event is coming to Montage Mountain February 25.

Alt 92.1, Coors Light, and Montage Mountain present the Coors Light Rocky Mountain Free Ride! – A unique Ski and Party event not to miss. One night of FREE lift tickets, rentals, food, live entertainment and a chance to win ultimate prizes from Coors Light. But you’ll need a ticket to get in. The Coors Light Promotional Team will be out and about at a bar/restaurant near you with your chance to enter to win a pair of tickets to this exclusive event. For more information, visit, www.MontageMountainResorts.com.

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