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BIG BOULDER

📍Lake Harmony, Pennsylvania, USA

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Vertical drop
475 ft
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Skiable terrain
75 acres*
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Avg snowfall
50 in*
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Lifts
7

Big Boulder Snow Sports School

Base Lodge, Big Boulder

Ski LessonsSnowboard Lessons

The resort’s ski and snowboard school offers group and private lessons. Choose the mountain, age group and ability level when booking.

Why we like it

A convenient starting point for learning or building confidence. Compare group coaching with private instruction for personal goals, and check whether lift access and equipment are included in your chosen lesson.

Best for:

LearnersSkills progressionPrivate coaching
Programs & instructor details

Official resort school

Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, description, recommendation details, website, ski lessons, snowboard lessons, Official resort school.

Without current field-level confirmation: location.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-30

Visit Website

Big Boulder Rental Shop

Base Lodge, Big Boulder

Rentals

Reserve ski or snowboard equipment through the resort’s rental booking service, selecting Big Boulder and your dates.

Why we like it

Mountain pickup keeps the ski day simple. Choose the package for your ability and ask the shop about specific equipment needs before booking.

Best for:

Mountain pickupSki rentalsSnowboard rentals
Programs & instructor details

Resort rental booking

Sources & planning details

Checked: description, recommendation details, website, rentals, Resort rental booking.

Without current field-level confirmation: identity, location, phone.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-30

Visit Website(570) 722-0100

Peterson’s Ski & Cycle

5646 Route 115, Blakeslee, Pennsylvania

Rentals

A ski and snowboard rental shop on Route 115 in Blakeslee, useful for comparing an independent pickup with resort rentals.

Why we like it

An off-mountain option for visitors staying around Blakeslee or approaching from Route 115. Contact the shop for your dates, equipment and pickup arrangements before travelling.

Best for:

Blakeslee staysOff-mountain pickup
Programs & instructor details

Independent ski shop

Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, location, description, recommendation details, website, phone, rentals, Independent ski shop.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-30

Visit Website(570) 646-9223
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Pro Tip: Book Early

Lessons and rentals at popular resorts often book up quickly, especially during peak season and holidays. We recommend booking at least 1–2 weeks in advance to secure your preferred times.

Sources & planning context

Historical planning figures · Figures marked * come from earlier references and may differ from current resort figures.

Other names · Big Boulder Park, Big Boulder Ski Area

Compare the kind of instruction or equipment you need. The provider can match your ability, age and dates to a current program.

Typically early December to late March

A broad planning range from the historical guide, conditions permitting. Use the operator’s schedule for your travel dates.

Official schedules & conditions ↗
Schedule source ↗Official resort ↗
Official website
https://www.jfbb.com/
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Summit elevation (ft)
2175
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Base elevation (ft)
1700
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Lifts
7
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Runs
19
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Vertical drop (ft)
475
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026

Historical mountain figures awaiting field-level confirmation: Skiable area (acres), Reported average snowfall (in).

Individual listings retain their own sources and check dates. A source check covers only the named details; it does not confirm availability. Snowfall averages describe climate, not a forecast.

JFBB dining — retained review ↗Big Boulder Café provides breakfast and lunch at the base. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

IHG — Holiday Inn Express & Suites White Haven – Poconos ↗Route940hotel with rooms/suites, indoor pool/whirlpool, breakfast, parking and Big Boulder drive relationship. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

A Stone’s Throw — Big Boulder Lake owner website ↗Two-bedroom lakefront condo; full kitchen, laundry and patio. Community pools/hot tub summer only; lake pass requires checking. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Lake Harmony Inn — Rooms ↗Guest rooms with coffee maker/mini fridge and parking; houses/suite with full kitchens/laundry. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Comfortable Rooms, kids free at Split Rock Resort, Pocono ↗Passing Split Rock evidence reused unchanged; between Jack Frost and Big Boulder, with room/suite choices and off-slope activities. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

JFBB ski and ride school ↗Official school offers ski and snowboard group and private lessons; choose age and ability. Lift access and equipment normally separate; specific booking determines inclusions. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

JFBB rental booking ↗Official rental booking offers ski and snowboard equipment, with mountain location, dates and pickup selection. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Peterson’s operator page — indexed evidence ↗Indexed operator rental page identifies Peterson’s Ski and Cycle at 5646 Route 115, Blakeslee, 570-646-9223 and ski/snowboard rentals. Direct retrieval failed and Chrome certificate error prevented recovery; no current availability or price claim. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Nick’s Lake House operator page ↗Operator lists Nick’s Lake House at 20 South Lake Drive, Lake Harmony, phone5707222500, and no reservations. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

  • Big Boulder official hours / current-season information ↗

    The official hours page still describes 2025–26 closure; exact 2026–27 opening and closing dates were not found there.

  • Jack Frost Big Boulder — Mountain Information ↗

    The Big Boulder section publishes 2,175 and 1,700 feet; their exact difference is 475 feet.

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