Union Dale, Pennsylvania · Endless Mountains
Elk Mountain Ski Resort
Elk Mountain is in Pennsylvania's Endless Mountains, north of the Poconos. Its focus is skiing and snowboarding, with a dedicated beginner chair, wider mountain terrain and a lodge-based day visit. The operator explicitly distinguishes this from a snow-tubing destination.
- Endless Mountains location
- Dedicated Beginner's Chair
- Ski and snowboard focus without tubing
Terrain and ability at Elk Mountain
The trail map groups routes from green through black diamond and identifies the Beginner's Chair, East, Middle and North lift areas. Trail ratings compare runs within Elk itself. Slalom may be reserved for racing, so check the current report before building a group itinerary around it.
Arrival, bases and lessons
Check the ski school and rental requirements alongside your ticket. Scheduled evening skiing has a different operating window from daytime visits. The cafeteria and Winter Garden restaurant are distinct lodge services, so choose a specific landmark rather than using 'the restaurant' alone.
Plan a meetup at Elk Mountain
Start with a base-area meeting for learners, then agree on an appropriate first lift. If friends want an evening session, confirm that night's schedule and ticket. Anyone looking for tubing should make a separate destination plan rather than arriving with that expectation.
Use the meetup message planner to agree on your date, terrain, pace and meeting point.
Elk Mountain snow forecast
Forecast
Updated Mon, 6:59 PM EDT
- TonightLow 42°F
Clear
Wind N 8 mph
- TuesdayHigh 63°F
Sunny
Wind N 9 mph
- Tuesday NightLow 36°F
Mostly Clear
Wind N 5 to 8 mph
- WednesdayHigh 60°F
Sunny
Wind N 5 mph
- Wednesday NightLow 37°F
Mostly Clear
Wind N 7 mph
- ThursdayHigh 60°F
Sunny
Wind NW 7 to 13 mph
- Thursday NightLow 36°F
Mostly Clear
Wind N 8 to 13 mph
- FridayHigh 54°F
Sunny
Wind N 9 mph
- Friday NightLow 33°F
Mostly Clear
Wind N 2 to 6 mph
- SaturdayHigh 56°F
Sunny
Wind NW 3 mph
- Saturday NightLow 37°F
Clear
Wind SW 2 mph
- SundayHigh 61°F
Sunny
Wind SW 3 mph
- Sunday NightLow 41°F
Mostly Clear
Wind SW 2 mph
- MondayHigh 63°F
Mostly Sunny
Wind W 2 to 6 mph
Forecast for the resort’s coordinates from National Weather Service (opens in a new tab). Conditions vary with elevation. It is a weather forecast, not an avalanche or terrain assessment.
Forecast source: National Weather Service. Check the update time and the resort's current operating report before confirming your day.
Official sources for this mountain guide
Guide reviewed . Use these resort sources for current maps, lesson meeting points and visitor information. Confirm tickets, reservations and open terrain for your date.
- Official mountain and visitor overview (opens in a new tab)
- Official trail map and lift areas (opens in a new tab)
Ride Elk Mountain with SkiBuds
Find people to ski Elk Mountain with
Start with the date, terrain, pace, and a public meeting point. Confirm lift access and the resort's current report before the day. SkiBuds' rebuilt app is coming soon, with rider discovery and conversations to help you plan with ski and snowboard friends.
Use the snow forecast guide and powder-day group plan to confirm the weather together.