This four-season resort is one of the closest to DC, being about 90 minutes away by car. Opened up back in 1991, Whitetail Mountain provides 109 acres of skiable ground with 25 different trails. There are plenty of beginner and intermediate runs to try out, as well as a few advanced trails too. Whitetail also features 9 ski lifts and is known as one of the best laid-out ski resorts in Pennsylvania. Ski and snowboard lessons can be booked at this location for newbies, and additional amenities are on-site including a food court. This is a very welcoming and family-friendly ski resort, with the staff making extra efforts to ensure that all guests feel fully at ease. There are even specialized programs to help people with mental difficulties learn to ski.
Whitetail Ski Resort , 13805 Blairs Valley Rd, Mercersburg, PA 17236, Phone: 717-328-9400