Camelback PA: Spring Ops

[jamesdeluxe]

Since @Patrick is posting spring listings on his site but not here:

Weeks after most ski areas in the Northeast called it a day, Camelback has continued to offer lift-served skiing on its 720-vert snowmaking glacier amongst the rhododendrons. On April 8, they were still blowing snow!

Closed today due to rain; however, they have enough base to reopen next weekend for $25 with a season pass from any other ski area, An April 26 closure is impressive given how far south it is.

I avoid big bumps like the plague but it's impressive to see someone slay them like this:

 

[Tony Crocker]

Is this new policy on Camelback’s part? I don’t recall Patrick listing it in his prior eastern closing threads, but perhaps it didn’t occur to him as it would not to most of us.

 

[Skieric]

I believe they have new management this season.

 

[jamesdeluxe]

It's a new initiative and is garnering a lot of positive reactions through the region. For example, on NY Ski Forum you'll see that people are saying things like "this should be Gore's new policy." I overheard a couple guys on the NJ Transit train a few days ago talking about going there on Saturday. Anecdotal of course, but not to be dismissed.

I mentioned that Camelback should be awarded the nickname "Baby Beast" in reference to how part of Killington's brand is related to keeping at least one trail open well into spring.

 

[MarzNC]

Ever heard of the Victor Glacier? It's in Michigan.

2023-24 was the first season that Boyne Mountain created the Victor Glacier and kept a lift open until mid-May. Even allowed people to hike for turn on May 24, 2024. Last day in 2025 was May 19.

Reminds me of the headlines generated during early season when Ski Ward "opened" on Oct. 18 based on snowmaking from a Latitude 90.

From Boyne Mountain website on Aprili 19, 2026:

 

[ChrisC]

If low-altitude, south-facing Black Mountain, NH can ski until May 1st and be the last NH open, any ski area can do it!

I assume Camelback has lost ground to Blue Mountain over the last few decades (more HS lifts, vertical, closer, etc) and needs some publicity.

Good for them!

 

[jamesdeluxe]

I assume Camelback has lost ground to Blue Mountain over the last few decades (more HS lifts, vertical, closer, etc) and needs some publicity.

I haven't looked at its books so don't know about "losing ground" fiscally but Camelback has become a true four-season resort with a big hotel, water park, and so on. We stayed there a couple times on journo visits and it was pleasant if you're looking for a family stay with things for non-skiers to do. OTOH, @Worldskitraveller called it "a waterpark with a ski area attached."