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Three Simple Steps to a Kickin’ Winter Vacation! | Woodloch Resort

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Three Simple Ways to a Kickin’ Poconos Ski and Stay Vacation

I hear griping all the time from people all around me “I hate winter” or “you can keep the snow” blah blah blah. It’s pretty clear to me that these people just don’t understand winter and they’re certainly not using it to their advantage. If YOU are one of those people, watch this video… it’ll change your life.

In the Pocono Mountains, we’re supposed to have snow! It’s a good thing we do too, because we know how to have fun with snow. So, let’s hike up our snow pants and hit the slopes!

Woodloch is a proud partner of one of the best ski mountains in the northeast. No, it’s not the biggest, nor the fastest, but it has the best hospitality, and it’s where skiers have the most fun! (See why we make such good friends? I’m noticing a trend.) Ski-Big Bear is like a hidden gem, during the mid-weeks this sleepy hillside can feel like your own personal ski mountain. If you’re a beginner, there is no better place to learn in the Northeast, because everyone at Ski-Big Bear loves skiing and they love to share this beautiful sport with others.

Our partnership benefits our guests!

15% savings on lift tickets anytime (excluding holidays), who doesn’t like to save a little cash?
Woodloch’s Ski & Stay midweeks feature FREE SKIING for the whole family AND kids stay, play, and eat free. If it’s free it’s for me!
With the SKIHAUS promo code, you can save 15% in a vacation rental at Woodloch
We have really cool co-branded lift tickets! I mean, how cool is that?
Woodloch guests get the VIP treatment at Ski-Big Bear, because you’re awesome.

So what are the steps?

1: Watch the video!
2: Book a Poconos ski and stay package at Woodloch.
3: Hit the slopes at Ski-Big Bear and enjoy your permasmile

Filed Under: Uncategorized, Winter Tagged With: skiing, snow

Woodloch Express: Winter Snow Report | Woodloch Resort

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Woodloch Express: Winter Snow Report for the Pocono Mountains

It might be sunny and 37 degrees on this January afternoon, but snow is here in the Pocono Mountains!

Right now the Farmer’s Almanac states that the Poconos region is in for a wet, cold, and snowy rest of January. As we head into February that forecast will change. Looking ahead, it seems like we’ll get some snow showers in February with sunny and cooler temperatures.

Even with the rest of January looking to be a little snowier for us in the Mountains. It’s still best to bring warm clothes when you visit us this winter! You never know when a cold front might come through. Jackets, boots, hats, and gloves are perfect for traveling to Woodloch during the winter months.

What happens if we have a warmer winter? No worries, here! We also have our own snow-making capabilities. That means more snow for everyone, and winter activities can proceed as usual. Get out and have some fun in the snow with snowboarding, tubing, skiing, ice skating, and so much more.

Family fun never ceases at Woodloch!

On days when it is snowy or rainy, we have plenty of indoor activities to keep everyone entertained. Woodloch Feud, Winter Olympics and much more. You might even want to relax your tired muscles in our very own Spa.

What more could you want from a winter getaway? Maybe some delicious hot chocolate to warm your soul after a day outside!

With the New Year here, we can’t wait to make some lasting memories in the snow. Make your New Year resolution at Woodloch Resort. We’re looking forward to seeing you this winter season for your next outdoor adventure through the snow.

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Woodloch Winter Activities Guide | Woodloch Resort

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Woodloch Winter Activities Guide

The new year is right around the corner here at Woodloch Pines Resort, which means the ball is about to drop! We’ll be leaving behind the old year and entering a new one, but that doesn’t mean winter is over, just yet! Head to the best family resort in America for your next winter vacation.

Winter is just beginning here in the Poconos Mountains of Pennsylvania. White, fluffy snow has fallen and coated the ground and we’re ready for our winter activities!

Winter Activities Guide:

Hit the slopes for some snow tubing
Enjoy a little competition with the Winter Olympics
Glide your way across the lake with Ice Skating

When the snow decides it no longer wants to fall, we fire up our snow-guns and make our own here at Woodloch. With our vast amount of snow, we sculpt the best mountains you can imagine. Then take the plunge in our snow tubes for some family fun! Whether you want a solo journey to reach high speeds or a partner in crime to adventure with. You’ll love spending your winter days at Woodloch Resort.

Another fun winter activity at Woodloch is Ice Skating. Once our lake freezes over, dust off those skates and hit the ice for some fun outdoors. Yes, you can enjoy gliding around our picturesque Pocono lake with your loved one or spend time playing pond hockey. You don’t need to be an olympian to enjoy our skating rinks to the fullest. We offer wide open spaces and plenty of training bars to help those learning to skate.

Enjoy the ice while you can!

Are you looking for a little competition? Grab your friends and family members for Woodloch’s, Winter Olympics. We transform our lakefront resort every winter into a battleground of frosty fun. Use your team skills to complete tasks and celebrate the winter season with us. Tube, skate, slide, and roll your way to the winner’s side.

Once you’re done with outdoor activities, head back inside to Woodloch Resort and warm up. No matter what winter recreations you choose this season, we know you’ll enjoy spending quality with new friends and old. Let Woodloch Pines Resort be your home away from home during those cold frosty days.

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How We Make Our Own Winter Wonderland in the Poconos | Woodloch Resort

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Making a Winter Wonderland in the Poconos

Whenever the leaves fall and the temperatures start to get just a little chilly, one question seems to be on EVERYONE’s minds as we head to winter: how much will it SNOW?

A valid question, and from time to time it seems even Mother Nature isn’t certain of how much snowfall will make its way to Northeastern Pennsylvania. It all becomes kind of… a game.

But here at Woodloch- TripAdvisor’s #1 Hotel for Families in America– we love games. So we’ll play.

What do we do when we don’t get the snow we need from the sky? Answer: WE MAKE IT SNOW! That’s right, since 1991, Woodloch has been manufacturing piles and piles of artificial snow to keep our guests happy all season long. Once temperatures consistently reach 20 degrees and below, we fire up our snow guns and magically transform a blank canvas of grass into a towering mountain of white. Woodloch sculpts their own snow tube runs!

We get a lot of questions on our snow-making operation so we thought we’d give you the behind-the-scenes scoop on the magic!

Woodloch has three “snow guns” similar to those found at ski resorts. At peak operation, they transform 60 to 70 gallons of water into snow per minute!
With ideal conditions, i.e. very low temperatures and humidity, the guns can make more than enough snow to fill four triaxle dumptrucks in eight hours!
Our “Snow Cat,” which resembles a bulldozer and a tank, is used by our staff to craft our tube runs. It is also used throughout the season for one to two hours a day grooming our runs.
On average, we need about 10 solid nights of snowmaking to have enough powder to manufacture our tube runs. In total, it takes us about two weeks to manufacture and sculpt our tube runs!
Water for the runs is supplied to us by both Lake Teedyuskung and our private water tower.
The snow will typically stay with us through the winter season as long as temperatures aren’t unseasonably warm. The last of it is pushed in the lake around the start of April. If it wasn’t, the massive quantities would linger on the beachfront until about May!

Our snowmaking operation is a neverending effort to keep both of our snow tube runs open for as long as conditions permit! The “Cats” also groom and sculpt our
Olympic areas so we can keep the fun going all winter long!

If you haven’t yet had the chance to see these mechanical marvels in action, you have the perfect opportunity right now! Round up your friends and family, and grab a snow tube … I’ll race you to the bottom! We can’t wait to see you this winter!!

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Packing Tips for Your Poconos Getaway! | Woodloch Resort

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Packing Tips for your Poconos Getaway

~Shared by Gina Spinelli

There are few things more nerve-wrecking than packing your bags for vacation. Nothing is worse than being hundreds of miles away from home and realizing you don’t have your toothbrush! You’re not alone. It is fairly common, in the rush to arrive at your vacation destination, to forget simple items like socks, sunglasses, hats, and sunscreen.

On the flip side, traveling with everything but the kitchen sink can also be a major inconvenience. It’s hard to fully appreciate the décor of your hotel accommodations when your luggage seems to have become furniture of its own. Overpacking not only cramps your style but also drags down the fuel efficiency of your vacation caravan (a whole other subject in itself).

Don’t you worry because logistics experts here at Woodloch’s research facilities can help you plan ahead. Here are 3 simple steps on how you can become a more efficient packer for your next stay at Woodloch.

1. First of all, check the forecast. Before you start packing, try to find out what the weather is going to be like during your stay. If the forecast is calling for rain, you might be better off bringing your rain boots and umbrella instead of those sunglasses. Advanced forecasts are available on both Accuweather and The Weather Channel websites.

2. Next, make a list. You are more likely not to forget an item, or overpack something that you really don’t need, if you plan out a list before packing. It is also a good idea to bring a spare list on the trip with you so that no items are forgotten when heading back home. Leave some room at the end of the list for items you may have picked up while vacationing that you don’t want to leave behind, especially Woodloch’s famous baked goods!

3. Pack at the right moment. I can’t tell you how many times that I packed too soon and found myself having to take out items that I still needed in my everyday life and then forgot to put them back in my suitcase. You’re better off packing the night before your trip if you have the time, and then keep the items that you know you’re going to need in the morning such as your toothbrush and hair brush all in one spot so that you can grab them before you leave. Pack when you have some peace and quiet; the mind thinks more clearly when it is free from noise and distractions.

If you do the following and still forget an item, don’t panic. Woodloch has gift shops that have a variety of items so keep calm and relax. Happy packing, and enjoy your stay!