Blue Knob All Seasons Resort
Allegheny Mountains · PA
1,072 ft vertical · 34 trails · 124″ snow/yr
Lift from $70Indy
Tussey Mountain
4.4 on GoogleBoalsburg · Happy Valley
Local hill ski resort in Boalsburg
500 ft vertical · 38 acres · 16 trails · 3 lifts
On the Indy pass
For the 2026–27 season. Check blackout dates on holiday weeks.
Season Dec 18 – Mar 14
Targets opening in 50 days
Not announced yet. Typically mid-December to mid-March; 2026-27 season passes are on sale. The tubing hill has been turned back into ski terrain.
Penn State’s town hill, minutes from campus.
A small local area just outside State College with night skiing, a terrain park and a busy learn-to-ski program. It suits students and families who want a few runs after class or work, and it’s on the Indy Pass.
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The mountain
- Vertical drop
- 500 ft
- Summit
- 1,811 ft
- Skiable terrain
- 38 acres
- Trails
- 16
- Lifts
- 3
- Average snowfall
- 45″ a year
- Longest run
- 0.75 mi
Terrain mix
- Beginner 30%
- Intermediate 45%
- Advanced 25%
What’s here besides skiing
- Night skiing
- Terrain park
- Kids programs
Holidays and events
2026–27 dates where they’re posted. “Usually” means the date follows past years. Confirm before you go.
- FestivalFri, Oct 2, from noonPastOktoberfest
Fall party at the mountain’s beer garden before the ski season.
Where to stay
- hotelHotel State College
Historic hotel at College and Allen, above a cluster of bars and restaurants.
- hotelTownePlace Suites State College
Suites with kitchens, a good value for families.
- innThe Nittany Lion Inn
Penn State’s classic campus inn, with a restaurant and lounge.
Rates are typical winter lows before taxes and fees, and change constantly. Book on the property’s own site.
Things to do
- Downtown State College · ~15 min
College Avenue shops, cafés and bars next to campus.
Après and nightlife
- Tussey Bar
Winter-only bar and restaurant at the base, with comfort food, hot drinks and cold beer.
- Zeno’s Pub
Downtown beer bar, one of the venues at Hotel State College.
4.4 on Google
read Oct 2, 2026What skiers love
- Cheap and close to campus for a quick session
- Good place to learn, with patient instructors
Heads-up
- Small, with only a few lifts and short runs
- Natural-snow trails are often closed
These themes are our summary of recent skier reviews, not quotes.
Read reviews on Google MapsGetting there
- State College Regional (SCE) · about 15 min drive
- Harrisburg · about 1.5 hr
- Pittsburgh · about 2.5 hr
- Philadelphia · about 3.25 hr
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