Independent Off-season guide

Elk Mountain Ski Guide

Elk Mountain is an Independent ski area in Pennsylvania: 41 trails, 1,000 ft vertical, 158 acres.

Base 1,693 ft · Summit 2,693 ft

1,000 ft
Vertical Drop
41 runs
Trails
158 ac
Lift-served acres
125"
Avg Annual Snow
$86
Day Ticket*
7
Lifts

Elk Mountain at a glance

Elk Mountain skews toward experienced skiers. About 41% of the mountain is advanced terrain.

The mountain averages 125" of snowfall a season and runs snowmaking to hold coverage through thaws. Walk-up tickets start around $86 and day-of pricing moves with demand. Elk Mountain is an Independent mountain.

When Elk Mountain gets crowded

How the model works

Here's how a typical week runs, based on our crowd model.

Midweek Quiet
Friday Quiet
Saturday Quiet
Sunday Quiet
Holiday weeks Moderate

Crowds are rarely the story here, even on a Saturday.

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*Day ticket prices move with date and demand; confirm with Elk Mountain before you buy.