We’re gearing up for a new chapter of winter sports in Pennsylvania’s Laurel Highlands with the historic reopening of the beloved Laurel Mountain.
Nestled in Laurel Mountain State Park, Laurel Mountain Ski Resort is an iconic and revered skiers’ mountain located in Ligonier, PA. Not only does Laurel Mountain boast the highest vertical drop on the Laurel Ridge in Pennsylvania at 761 feet, the mountain is famous for its double diamond Lower Wildcat Slope, the steepest in the state which averages near 60% slope. Lower Wildcat is a breathtaking run that, for the avid skier, simply must be taken.
Laurel Mountain’s distinct character is the result of a rich history. The slopes were originally designed by European skiing legend Johann “Hannes” Schneider, the renowned Austrian ski guide and inventor of the Arlberg Method, the basis of modern alpine ski technique. The resort opened in 1940, just before the U.S. entered World War II, and some of the original structures, including the storied Midway Cabin, still stand on the property. Once an exclusive club for the most prestigious residents of Pennsylvania, Laurel Mountain was gifted to the commonwealth in 1964 and is now a winter playground for everyone.
With its rich history and majestic long-range views, Laurel Mountain stands as testament to the strength of the region’s ski industry. Just 72 miles east of Pittsburgh, Laurel Mountain joins its neighboring sister resorts, Seven Springs and Hidden Valley, to create the premier snowsports destination in the region.
Experience Seven Springs, Hidden Valley and Laurel Mountain on The Highlands Package!
Escape to Pennsylvania’s Laurel Highlands, less than 200 miles from Washington DC, and ski and snowboard at Seven Springs Mountain Resort, Hidden Valley Resort and Laurel Mountain for one great family vacation!
Enjoy 79 slopes and trails on more than 465 skiable acres and nine terrain parks when you stay on the Highlands Package!
This package includes:
– Two Nights of Lodging
– Unlimited Skiing and Snowboarding at Seven Springs, Hidden Valley and Laurel Mountain
– Breakfast and more!
Midweek and Weekend Packages are available and start at just $238 per person!
