![]() It was a moderately wide trail that was more flat than steep but gave you the opportunity to get your legs under you before you descended down the rest of the mountain. There was one run that I really enjoyed and was a legit top to bottom run that combined three different trails for you to hit! The first trail was an intermediate trail, “Snake” which started at the top of the mountain. Montage Mountain offers a variety of trails suited for every type of skier/boarder regardless of their skill level. The day I visited Montage the Poconos had almost 20 inches of snow the previous two days. So, all the trails and glades were perfectly covered with fresh snow, the ground teams did a great job grooming all the trails and areas and I have to say that the conditions were absolutely amazing! North Face Complex Entrance Photo: Gregg Frantz Quick Facts and History Terrain Diversity Having the lodge in the middle of the mountain turned out to be quite convenient for meeting up with other people who were spread out across the mountain hitting other trails. The North Face area of the mountain is where “White Lightning” is located at. The top part of the mountain is comprised of beginner and intermediate trails while the bottom of the mountain is geared to expert skiers/boarders. Montage Mountain’s layout is unique because the lodge is actually located in the middle of the mountain. It ranks only behind “Superstar” at Killington Ski Resort in Vermont for the steepest slope in the East. It now has 26 trails and also claims to have the second steepest vertical slope in the east with its signature trail, “White Lightning,” which has a 1,000-foot vertical drop. It first opened in 1984 with seven trails and expanded in 1987 and added their North Face Complex for expert only ski/board area. ![]() Montage Mountain is a relatively “new” winter resort for the Poconos and is located off of Interstate 81 just outside of Scranton, PA. ![]()
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