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Big Boulder

Pennsylvania

<p>Big Boulder has been ranked as one of the &ldquo;Top 5 Parks in the East&rdquo; by Transworld Snowboarding. With its over 400 feet of drop, array of trails and multiple terrain parks, it is a crowd pleaser. In fact, Big Boulder devotes 50 percent of its acreage to freestyle terrain. The resort is located Pocono country, and the ski area's sister is Jack Frost.</p>
<h2>Where Is Big Boulder Ski Resort Located?</h2>
<p>The ski resort is 45 minutes from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport, and 30 minutes from Lehighton, Pennsylvania. There are many small airports that serve the surrounding areas, including Pocono Mountains Municipal Airport.</p>

Lodging is on Big Boulder Lake near the ski area with 34 motels offering 2,000 rooms.  Private homes available for rent.

<h3>Breakfast</h3>
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<li>Piggy&rsquo;s provides traditional breakfast options to help you quench your appetite before heading to the slopes. 16 N Lakeshore Drive, Lake Harmony, PA 18624</li>
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<h3>Lunch</h3>
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<li>Shenanigans has a nice patio and standard pub food, including burgers, soups and salads, and more. 286 Lake Drive, Lake Harmony, PA 18624</li>
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<h3>Dinner</h3>
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<li>Gagliano&rsquo;s Pizza and Restaurant sells more than just pizza &ndash; it&rsquo;s a full-service Italian restaurant as well! 2809 PA-903, Albrightsville, PA 18210</li>
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<h3>Apr&egrave;s/Nightlife</h3>
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<li>Pub in the Pines always has really good bands and sometimes karaoke. The atmosphere is laidback, and the drinks are good. Route 940, Pocono Pines, PA 18350</li>
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<h3>Terrain</h3>
<p>The base elevation is 1,700 feet, and the summit is 2,175 feet. You will find 15 slopes and trails, serviced by 8 lifts. The terrain is pretty evenly divided: 4 beginner, 3 intermediate and 3 advanced. There are five terrain parks. The Mountain Dew Terrain Park and halfpipe cater to snowboarders. Snowtubing is available, and there are two 600-foot conveyor carpets to get snow tubers up to the top.</p>

<p>The SnowMonsters Program is designed to teach children ages 3 to 12 years old how to ski and snowboard. There are also adult ski and board lessons available. There are events on the resort throughout the year.</p>

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Big Boulder Trail Map

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