GrilledSteezeSandwich Posted March 4, 2017 Report Share Posted March 4, 2017 Right now elk is ranked third behind blue and camelback according to TP4 Blue has the best snowmaking in PA hands down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRacer Posted March 4, 2017 Report Share Posted March 4, 2017 I like elk a lot better than CB. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrilledSteezeSandwich Posted March 4, 2017 Report Share Posted March 4, 2017 I like elk a lot better than CB. I go by TP4s rankings 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff Posted March 4, 2017 Report Share Posted March 4, 2017 Elk has been making snow round the clock since Thursday night. This weekend of cold is really going to help them get through the next few weeks. It was 14 degrees when I left work at 2pm and the guns were roaring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momskeeztoo Posted March 5, 2017 Report Share Posted March 5, 2017 Might have to make a trip to Elk when I return from Utah. I really like Elk. Just wish they had a high speed lift. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rummy Posted March 5, 2017 Report Share Posted March 5, 2017 Might have to make a trip to Elk when I return from Utah. I really like Elk. Just wish they had a high speed lift. For the rest of the season there won't be any lift lines longer than two minutes. If you go during the week they will be nonexistent. You can get 5 runs in an hour (unless you're a slow poke). On a half day ticket that's 20 runs, and because the lifts are "slow" the trails are uncrowded. Definitely works for the "Elkaholics". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rex Goliath Posted March 5, 2017 Report Share Posted March 5, 2017 Elks main lodge will still allow you to bring your own food in. Which I suggest, the food at Elk is at best only fair and has grown increasingly expensive. Breakfast is always good, but sausage egg and cheese, large coffee and an orange is $11.25! Water with ice and plastic cup is self service, still free and greatly appreciated. The seating is uncomfortable if you are an adult. Better yet, their is a picnic lodge with an open hearth fire for grilling whatever you like. The seating is old school picnic tables and there are plenty of electrical outlets around. There will be a handful of regulars around and that's about it. If it is really quiet on Monday or Tuesday they will let you park in the upper lot. Either way, if you ask the guys they will probably let you drive up to the picnic lodge(ask for the halfway house) to drop your picnic stuff off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momskeeztoo Posted March 5, 2017 Report Share Posted March 5, 2017 I have eaten in their regular restaurant, where the bar is. Last time was about 3 years ago. I remember it was pretty good and prices reasonable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rex Goliath Posted March 5, 2017 Report Share Posted March 5, 2017 Yea,, their menu has been trimmed and is much more just barfood. The quality seems to have fallen off as well. I do not believe the menu listed on their website reflects their current offering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrilledSteezeSandwich Posted March 5, 2017 Report Share Posted March 5, 2017 Way to get after it elkaholics and good info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toast21602 Posted March 5, 2017 Report Share Posted March 5, 2017 11.25 for large coffee, sausage egg and cheese, and an orange sounds very reasonable Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrilledSteezeSandwich Posted March 6, 2017 Report Share Posted March 6, 2017 11.25 for large coffee, sausage egg and cheese, and an orange sounds very reasonable Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Was thinking the same thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rummy Posted March 6, 2017 Report Share Posted March 6, 2017 11.25 for large coffee, sausage egg and cheese, and an orange sounds very reasonable Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk But $2.50 for an Apple is just cruel.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrilledSteezeSandwich Posted March 6, 2017 Report Share Posted March 6, 2017 But $2.50 for an Apple is just cruel.... I don't really buy apples unless the pre sliced ones at wawa and think they are like $1.19. That's prob still cheaper than apple juice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toast21602 Posted March 6, 2017 Report Share Posted March 6, 2017 But $2.50 for an Apple is just cruel.... lol yeah that's pretty bad Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMSKI Posted March 6, 2017 Report Share Posted March 6, 2017 Maybe for a big Honeycrisp Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff Posted March 18, 2017 Report Share Posted March 18, 2017 I'm getting back from Florida tomorrow and will be heading up elk for spring carnival. I'll try to take some pics. Woods should be great. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRacer Posted March 18, 2017 Report Share Posted March 18, 2017 I'm getting back from Florida tomorrow and will be heading up elk for spring carnival. I'll try to take some pics. Woods should be great.Just don't get caught. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rummy Posted March 18, 2017 Report Share Posted March 18, 2017 People were sneaking in the trees all day yesterday. It's deep in there. In 35 years of skiing here I never saw conditions like this. The base is unbelievable. A fair sized crowd with three minute lift lines occasionally. Caused because they were only running one of the doubles at the lodge instead of two. Bumps on Tunk were soft. Today is Spring Carnival, hopefully the weather will cooperate 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrilledSteezeSandwich Posted March 18, 2017 Report Share Posted March 18, 2017 Way to get after it Rummy!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ski2Live Live2Ski Posted March 23, 2017 Report Share Posted March 23, 2017 Tentative closing April 1 at 430 pm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theprogram4 Posted March 23, 2017 Report Share Posted March 23, 2017 they arent even staying open for sunday lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrilledSteezeSandwich Posted March 23, 2017 Report Share Posted March 23, 2017 They just wanted to make April I guess. Way to go Elk!!! I'm sure they'll still have plenty of snow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ski2Live Live2Ski Posted March 23, 2017 Report Share Posted March 23, 2017 Might take my kids there for closing day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff Posted March 23, 2017 Report Share Posted March 23, 2017 they arent even staying open for sunday lol Sunday would be employee party which is skiing for employees only Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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