January is Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month in Pennsylvania

SkiPA's First-Time Ski/Snowboard package takes the guess work out of planning and makes it easy for beginners to hit the slopes for the first time. Available for $59, ski and snowboard newbies receive a beginner lift ticket, group lesson and complete rental equipment. Quantities are limited, so it’s recommended to sign up early. Purchase is limited to five vouchers per household. Vouchers can be used anytime, including weekends and holidays (except for Hidden Valley, Laurel Mountain & Seven Springs.) At these resorts during Dec. 24. 2017 – Jan. 2, 2018; Jan. 14 through Jan. 16, 2018 and Feb. 17 through Feb. 20, 2018, advanced reservations must be made and there will only be a group lesson at 1 p.m. To sign up, visit, http://www.skipa.com/deals/first-time-offer.

Additionally, SkiPA is offering a $5 discount off an adult or child midweek learn to ski and snowboard package at any member area. Package includes beginner lift ticket, rental equipment and beginner group lesson, visit https://www.skipa.com/deals/daily-deal to download coupon.

The First-Time Ski/Snowboard package is available at the following Pennsylvania ski area resorts:

• Big Boulder, Blakeslee, www.jfbb.com
• Blue Knob Resort, Claysburg, www.blueknob.com
• Blue Mountain Resort, Palmerton, www.skibluemt.com
• Camelback Mountain Resort, Tannersville, www.skicamelback.com
• Elk Mountain, Union Dale, www.elkskier.com
• Hidden Valley Resort, Hidden Valley, www.hiddenvalleyresort.com
• Jack Frost Mountain, Blakeslee, www.jfbb.com
• Laurel Mountain, Ligonier, www.laurelmountainski.com
• Montage Mountain, Scranton, www.montagemountainresorts.com
• Mystic Mountain at Nemacolin Woodlands, Farmington, www.nemacolin.com
• Seven Springs Mountain Resort, Seven Springs, www.7springs.com
• Shawnee Mountain, Shawnee-on-Delaware, www.shawneemt.com