Camelback makes winter easy to package. Skiing, tubing, lodging, waterpark energy, and a simple Poconos location all work for families who want one place to solve the weekend. It isn't the purest skier's mountain in the region, but it's one of the easiest for normal families to understand.
The mountain is best for convenience-driven trips. Beginners, intermediates, and families can make a weekend work without asking too many questions. For a lot of people, that's exactly what a Mid-Atlantic ski resort needs to do.
The downside is demand. Camelback can feel crowded quickly because the value proposition is so obvious. If the goal is actual skiing more than resort packaging, nearby alternatives may give stronger skiers a better day.