Best Ski Spots Near Philly
Let’s hit the slopes. There are great mountains and indoor spots to ski and snowboard near the Philly area. Host Trenae Nuri and Alisha Wiles, trip lead for the Philly Freeriders, break down some of the best places to go no matter your skill level.
The Philly Free Riders’ next trip is to Jay Peak.
You can stay connected with the Philly Freeriders Meetup Group and on Facebook.
Ski spots mentioned in this episode:
- Bear Creek Mountain
- Shawnee Mountain
- Big Snow
- Blue Mountain (and don’t miss the Slopeside Pub & Grill!)
- Jack Frost Big Boulder
- Camelback
- Hunter Mountain (New York)
- Jay Peak (Vermont)
- Stowe (Vermont)
- Sugarbush (Vermont)
- Killington (Vermont)
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