As Snow Across The Country Melts, This Mountain In Pennsylvania Refuses To Close

That is setting up Camelback to have its longest season in history. Back in 1963, closing day was on April 9.

“We’re going after that and plenty more days beyond it,” Bays wrote.

Read the full letter he penned here.

The east coast was blessed with a particularly snowy season, and Camelback has gotten 57.25 inches of snowfall this season. But Bays says that the longer season doesn’t happen without the dedication of the operations team.

“All season long, we stayed open through rain, fog, and everything in between. It meant 300 associates staying over during snowstorms,” he wrote. “It meant grinding with you through conditions that weren’t always easy.”

Perhaps most importantly, two terrain parks remain open, and according to Bays, they are riding great. That park is key to keeping the “full experience alive.”

“None of this works without the dedicated team behind it. Our snowmakers are out there constantly, chasing every window to fire up and checking consistency,” Bays wrote. “Our groomers aren’t just creating the snow surface on the mountain overnight, they’re out there skiing it, making sure it actually feels right. And our leadership team is right there alongside our team, working positions, supporting the operation, and staying close to the experience. We have all been in this together and there is real pride in this mountain right now.”

Lift tickets will cost $50 for every day for the rest of the season. If you’re an employee of another mountain, or have a pass to one, tickets will cost $25. Local students and teachers of Monroe County can get on the mountain for just $10.

“At the end of the day, we just want people on snow. That’s what this is about,” Bays said. “Pennsylvania skiing doesn’t end when the calendar says it does. It ends when we say it does.”