Spring is here, but you wouldn’t know it in the Johnstown area. With the snow storm on Monday and almost a full week of snow showers it doesn’t seem much like spring. While many are complaining about the extended winter weather, snow sport enthusiast and the local ski resorts are thrilled. The weather this week has brought 20 inches or more new snow to the southern resorts in our area. This has several resorts delaying their closing date for the season. As Blue Knob has posted on their website, “They call it epicness.” This should be some of the best skiing of the season.
The forecast for the Johnstown area for this weekend will take a more spring like turn. High temperatures throughout the area this weekend could reach 50 both Saturday and Sunday with overnight lows falling into the low to mid-30’s. The area forecast is calling for sunny skies during the day on Saturday with increasing cloudiness overnight. Sunday will bring morning clouds with rain showers moving into our region by mid-day. Over night on Sunday, we could see snow starting to mix with the rain showers. So get out for at least one more weekend of skiing this season and enjoy a wonderful Easter weekend.
Here are some of the notable events and deals at the local ski resorts this weekend:
Blue Knob has extended their season one more week. Blue Knob was supposed to close last Sunday, but with the snow they have decided to stay open this weekend. The slopes will be open from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday. One activity at the resort will be the Egg Hunt beginning at 9:00 a.m. Keep your eyes open as you ski for eggs that have been hidden all over the mountain and maybe you can win a special prize. Prizes include lift tickets, lodging and even a free season pass. They continue to offer March Madness. You can take advantage of some great deals. You can save up to 50% on lodging, lessons, lift tickets and rentals at the resort. For more information check out the Blue Knob website or call the resort at 800-458-3403. Snow tubing at Blue Knob is closed for the season.
Hidden Valley is winding down their season with a couple of special offers. They have special Easter Weekend Snow Bunny Lodging and Lift Packet. The packet includes stay overnight for$99 per room and get two free lift tickets. This offer is based on double occupancy. You will also be eligible for the Easter Brunch Buffet at a reduced price of $21 plus other discounts throughout the resort. They also have an end of season special for $99 per room per night that is good April 1 through 2 and April 4 through 7. The deal includes an overnight stay, based on double occupancy. You will get two lift tickets and you be able to get ski or board rentals or group lessons for $10. While you are there check out the Ski and Snowboard Shop for the biggest sale of the season. Hidden Valley is operating on a week to week basis, but they are expecting to be open at least one more weekend after this weekend. They are also open Monday, April 1 and Tuesday, April 2. Snow tubing at Hidden Springs is closed for the season. Hours for this weekend and next: Saturday, March 30 and Sunday, March 31 - 9:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m.; Monday, April 1 and Tuesday, April 2 – 10:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.; Friday, April 5 through Sunday April 7 – 9:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m.
Seven Springs is celebrating Easter weekend and a snowy week. On Sunday, come on out for the Easter Celebration at the resort from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. for some free fun. Enjoy some family fun in the Carrot Patch (the Wintergreen Room and the Seasons Meeting Room). The kids can get their pictures taken with the Easter Bunny and enjoy some great crafts and games. You can also enjoy the Breakfast Buffet at one of two locations at the resort from 10:30 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Snow tubing is still open at seven Springs. The Spot and the Superpipe are closed on Saturday, but are expected to reopen to the public on Sunday. Seven Springs will be open at least one more weekend after this weekend. Hours for this weekend and next: Saturday, March 30 and Sunday, March 31 - 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.; Monday, April 1 and Thursday, April 4 – 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.; Friday, April 5 through Sunday April 7 – hours have not yet been announced.
Tussey Mountain in Boalsburg has one more day of operation thanks to this week’s snow. They had announced that they will be open on Saturday, March 30. They will be open on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Snow tubing at Tussey Mountain is closed for the season.
Wisp Resort is moving into their final weekend for the 2012-2013 season. Military personnel with proper ID can receive 25% off lift tickets, rentals, lessons, tubing, skating and the mountain coaster. This offer is good for the entire month of March. Join the resort for an Easter Celebration on Sunday. The celebration begins with a sunrise service at the top of Odin’s Chute at 6:30 a.m. Immediately following the service enjoy a Sunrise Service Brunch at the Main Lodge for $6.50. The Mountain Coaster, Ice Skating, Nordic Ski Center and Snow Tubing Park all remain open at the resort. This weekend’s hours are Saturday, March 30 from 9:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. and Sunday, March 31 from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
So get out and enjoy the slopes and celebrate a March for the record books at the local resorts. While at the resorts, don’t forget to take advantage of pre-season sales on 2013-2014 season passes at the lowest prices of the year. So don’t forget the credit card or checkbook to purchase your season passes for next year. Check out the local snow report for each resort in the slideshow. Get some recreation time to reduce that stress and have some fun. Bundle up and stay warm.
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