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    Campgaw Mountain

    3.0 (135 reviews)
    Open 2:00 pm - 8:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    This was so much fun. The tubing is great. Had a long treck to the top but it was worth it. Definitely coming back.

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    Dasle K.

    I am now always on the look out for COVID-friendly activities and I was glad to discover this one thanks to News12! I haven't been snowtubing in a REALLY long time but I was pleasantly surprised at how much fun this was at Campgaw. There was not enough snow for skiing when we went in the beginning of January, but there was definitely plenty for tubing! What to wear: snow boots, ski gear, hat, gloves. Make sure you don't wear anything you don't want to get dirty. What to expect: the magic carpet that takes you up the hill tends to stop pretty frequently. Be prepared to walk with your tube. There is a staff member at every line of tubers - they will instruct you on how to sit. It can go pretty fast, especially if you have the hard shell! Pro tip: make reservations in advance and come as early as you can to avoid crowds.

    Parking
    Hank C.

    Campgaw is a little two-lift mountain near Mahwah in northern NJ. Definitely a beginner mountain with tubing and some easier slopes for the kids to learn on (via instructors/class) and greens through the trees to practice on. Their black courses are more like a tough blues at the big mountains but are good for beginners learning to carve their way down a slope. Lines are bit long - covid form for getting into camp is the first stop with a temperature reading, then the hut to grab tickets and a long line if you want rentals. The lift 2 has a middle stop for the easier greens in the mountain, took a little to get used to it. Seats on the lifts are old and small, so it does feel easy to fall off of. Lines are long during the day on weekends and shorter at night or weekdays. The timing for tickets is always a little iffy - sometimes not posted for passes until only a week before or five days. And they did limit the mountain tickets sold when covid was bad - unlike some other PA mountains. If you're an experienced skier/snowboarder, skip this place unless you need a warmup. It'll be too boring going straight down the slope again and again. For beginners willing to wait in line, not bad at all. And for $45 for a all-day pass, even on holiday weekends, it's not going to break the bank.

    Brian R.

    I go here a lot. There's a lot of different things you can do. Camp Gaw isn't great for anything, but because of it's location and variety, it's well worth it. There's a lot of different picnic and hiking areas. There's a lake that you can fish in or take a walk around. The mountain has a beginner and intermediate area for skiing or snowboarding if you're just beginning or don't want to drive further away. They also do tubing and disk golf(whatever that is).

    Nice day
    Yuri Y.

    Family friendly ski mountain with plenty of nearby hiking trails. Mostly a beginners track, the pricing and accommodations are very serviceable. Polite staff and easily arranged lessons make this a good choice for newbie skiers/snowboarders to learn - before that family ski holiday to Tahoe or Vail. ;) Top Tip: Weekdays are less crowded and an 8am arrival on weekends will get you a couple of hours of continuous runs before the crowds arrive. Facilities are modest but adequate.

    Snow tube area
    Jennifer D.

    Nice place to hike, practice archery, ski, snow-tube and snowboard. If you're advanced at any of the winter activities you will probably get bored fast. There is a small indoor area to warm up and grab a snack. This is a great local place for beginners or just to hone your skills.

    Irina G.

    Small mountain. Perfect for a toddler to learn how to ride. There are COVID safety rules in place. They check temperature, require social distancing and masks and make you sign a form that you understand risks and where not exposed. It's a small mountain but it has a black diamond option for a novice to practice. Slots fill up quickly. Need to reserve 48 hours in advance to get a spot - although private lessons may be available same day. They also have tubing. We have not tried it, but the lines there were long. Groups come in busses to do it. The amount of people didn't make me too comfortable. Things I like - it's close (30 min drive from north jersey), they have lots of group classes for kids and a great place to start. If you are not coming to ski or tube, there is a little picnic area to sit in but not a lot of room to walk around. Just remember to dress warm and bring a book if you are waiting for someone who is taking a lesson.

    Amanda C.

    This isn't the type of skiing where you can picture endless chains of snowcapped mountains. This is the type of skiing where new yorkers go learn how to safely maneuver themselves down a slippery slope before they drop some money on a ski trip to some larger mountain that requires an airplane ride. Campgaw is within a really close driving distance from NYC and is perfect for a day trip. Online reservations were available, although the system was a bit clunky. You get what you need to get done -- lift tickets, lessons, rentals, etc. Rental equipment was a bit beat up and kind of muddy, thanks to the recent balmy temperatures. I went on that one weekend where it actually felt like winter, and the snow machines were going strong the whole day long. They were loud, but hey who is to complain when they're covering the slope with fresh powdery snow? The trails were generously rated for what they were, in comparison to other ski resorts. Lift lines weren't long (there was only one lift operating), but the seats did get all wet and icy from the endless snow being blown. There is a nice enclosed area with heat and seating for your non snow activity companions to spend the day. Overall, this is a great escape from NYC and for beginners to learn how to ski.

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    Mt Peter Ski Area - Mt. Peter on March 6, 2025 at 11 a.m.

    Mt Peter Ski Area

    3.4(93 reviews)
    14.4 mi

    Great place to ski, especially with small kids learning. Easy to watch them. We aren't in Colorado,…read moreit's great for NY and NJ.

    We've been to Mt. Peter before, many moons ago. It's a good place for beginner skiers. Definitely a…read moresmaller mountain than some others that are a bit of a longer drive away. It was ideal for our intentions. We brought our kiddo up here to try out skiing for the first time. We got private lessons for all of us but in hindsight, I think it's best to just have your child do the lesson on their own if you don't really require any for yourself, so that the instructor can focus on the child, and the child can focus on themself. There's plenty of space nearby where you can observe while also not being a distraction. We ended up just going up and down the bunny slope while she was having her lesson. That was kind of a waste of money on our part. As for the instruction, I was not too keen on it. Maybe because the instructor was younger and perhaps not used to smaller children. I wish it was an older instructor, maybe someone with their own kids, that could have better helped our kiddo understand what was being asked of her. The instructor kept asking her to move her feet in a certain way that was confusing for her, causing her to have trouble understanding how her feet should move for the "pizza pie" and "French fry" positions - IYKYK I feel like someone more seasoned, that perhaps has their own children, would go about the instruction with a different approach. The instructor brought our daughter up the conveyor belt and down the bunny hill a few times and I could see that our kid did not grasp the fundamentals before doing the hill. I almost wish that I would have just taken her up there on my own but it had been so long that I wasn't confident in myself to take on the task, until after I went down a few times myself, then it felt like second nature. Ultimately, I wanted her first experience to be fun so that she would want to do it again and again. I feel like because the whole experience was hard to grasp and felt like work, when the lesson was over, she was kind of defeated. My kid is courageous, so it's not an issue of being scared. She is just like us, where she enjoys a thrill and will try anything once, even if she's a little bit scared. This was a perfect opportunity to have her experience skiing and hopefully love it but the lesson did not go as planned and afterwards, she just wanted to leave. We talked her into resting a bit. I went up on a green hill by myself, while hubby took her to warm up and have a snack. They have woodfire pizza and the regular cardboard snacks on hand. It looks like they also have other food truck offerings on busier days. The pizza was great. The other food they offer is exactly what you'd expect in a cardboard snack: previously frozen burgers, fries, watered-down soups, chili. Their curly fires were OK, but the chicken noodle soup tasted like not so flavorful water and soft noodles from a used Campbell's can. After our brief snack, she decided she wanted to try the hill again, but wanted to go down the hill with me. I was delayed getting my skis because another visitor must have mistaken my skis for their, and removed them, so I had to go back and get another set. I'm happy there was no issue with that. She did go down the hill again and definitely was done with skiing at that point. Partially the fault of my husband and partially the fault of the conveyor operator. If I could have filmed her, she would have looked like a pro until she reached the bottom. Luckily, she did not get hurt but she did get the crap scared out of her with that downhill ride. She cried, we made sure nothing was broken and then we drove a ways to Mountain Creek for snow tubing, as the tubing hill at Mt. Peter was not in operation during our visit. We'll probably be back, without lessons and only get rentals and lift tickets, and hopefully convince our Little to enjoy the sport in the future.

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    Big Snow American Dream - QUICK TIP: Cute or good looking snowboard/skis = NOT RENTAL GEAR.

    Big Snow American Dream

    3.5(168 reviews)
    18.2 mi
    $$

    Hitting the slopes! without actually hitting the slopes…read more Big Snow American Dream is such a cool, unique spot. Definitely one of the most fun things you can do year-round in New Jersey! It's wild walking into the American Dream mall and suddenly stepping into a real indoor snow park with actual snow, lifts, and multiple slopes. Perfect for scratching that ski/snowboard itch when it's 90 degrees outside or just getting some practice in during the off-season. The snow felt legit (cold and grippy), the terrain park features were fun and progressive for all levels, and the staff was helpful with rentals and getting everyone set up. We did a couple of hours and it was plenty of time to get solid runs in, work on technique, and hit some jumps and rails without the usual outdoor crowds or icy conditions. Great for beginners and families. There is also snow tubing which was really fun! If you wanna practice skiing or snowboarding but are still a bit iffy on going on an actual mountain, this can be a great option for you to get started.

    I went here during the long weekend in January with a few friends for the first time not expecting…read moremuch. It was my first time skiing or snowboarding but I was fortunate to have a friend with me that can teach me how to snowboard. I think at base price the day pass only provides 2 hours on the slopes which is not a lot of time, I don't think I would pay full price out of pocket. There was a Groupon offer at the time that significantly reduced the price of my visit and at the price point I would encourage going. While there isn't anyone there to actively teach you how to ski or snowboard, the fake snow is quite soft making it a good place to learn. However the slopes aren't too steep and it's hard to gain speed so if you are someone experienced not sure if I would recommend this visit. Staff is incredibly nice at helping you fit into your snowboard or ski or grab rentals with the all inclusive day pass. The lines can get long so I would say in a 2 hour period we were able to get on the lift about 7-8 times. But I had a fine time during my visit here. I think it's a great place to start your ski and snowboard journey, fall at ton but safely on soft snow to break the initial fear of trying something new. However would probably not come again.

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    Big Snow American Dream - Me a week after I bought all my snowboard gear in June 2023 at Big Snow. 6 Months after starting snowboard lessons there.

    Me a week after I bought all my snowboard gear in June 2023 at Big Snow. 6 Months after starting snowboard lessons there.

    Big Snow American Dream - Gloves & interior at Big SNOW. Quick tip: gloves are not provided in the rentals but you can buy a pair for as low as $15

    Gloves & interior at Big SNOW. Quick tip: gloves are not provided in the rentals but you can buy a pair for as low as $15

    Big Snow American Dream - Make a left when entering the dome, locate PICK UP to have your gear directly handed to you by a worker in blue! Don't take any lying around

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    Make a left when entering the dome, locate PICK UP to have your gear directly handed to you by a worker in blue! Don't take any lying around

    Mountain Creek Resort - Waffle Cabin is a must at Mountain Creek! Do it at the end of your day. It feels so much more rewarding!

    Mountain Creek Resort

    2.5(457 reviews)
    19.0 mi

    1.雪质:不知道顶门(9点)什么样 12点上去感觉相比国内整体偏软 下午三四点开始非常喧 不分日夜场我说咋没刻滑佬呢 原来是雪质的事…read more 2.Rental:不分单双板所以排队人很多 鞋和板子分开租 排完鞋子排板 所以最好在外面租 不过雪场头盔比外面干净 但是好像不能单独租 3.缆车:从大厅出来了只有cabriolet一个相对高速的站着的缆车 工作日排队不慢 不过右边这些缆车几乎不排队 能自己滑的直接去右边滑就好了

    I've heard about Mountain Creek for decades and finally tried it this season. Will not be going…read moreback! Check out Plattekill, Belleayre, Jiminy Peak, Butternut, Thunder Ridge in the area instead for more family friendly fun easy going experience. I've never been to a ski place with so many slopes filled with people stopped in place or falling all around! There seemed to be so many people skiing there who never had lessons but are still on the blue slopes. The left side of the mountain is filled with snowboarders. I was in super busy lift line with probably 95% snowboarders - mostly young young guys. First time I went there I ended up in a terrain park that had not much space on either side of the jumps. I was terrified one of the teenagers or 20 some things would go way too fast and jump on me or my kids! So many snowboarders on the mountain also means a lot of snow being pushed around the slopes so more mogul type on every slope lol. I find it a very scary crowded place for families esp with small children learning. The main lodge is far too crowded on the weekend. Think Rockefeller Plaza during the holidays. There's another lodge where you can eat also, it's at the bottom of the left side of the mountain where the terrain parks are. The one star is for the sauerkraut hotdog which was pretty good. Make sure to book the $20 parking at the front online - it's worth it! We never did it, fully booked so ended up walking crazy far with our ski gear ski boots on. We don't mind walking like that normally at most resorts, but this one is a big no. I felt done before starting skiing. For absolute beginner lessons, smallest children, this place might be OK. And there's a place to sit outside if it's not too cold out that overlooks the learning area where you can get drinks and sometimes there's a DJ. The staff at the lift chairs were excellent though. They seemed to be watching carefully and helping more than other area resorts!

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    Kink restaurant interior at South Lodge

    Mountain Creek Resort - Mountain Creek South Lodge Entrance at night towards Kink (restaurant) on the second floor.

    Mountain Creek South Lodge Entrance at night towards Kink (restaurant) on the second floor.

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    Shawnee Mountain Ski Area - There is a Tavern - didn't go in, but it smelled good

    Shawnee Mountain Ski Area

    3.1(172 reviews)
    47.0 mi
    $$

    Shawnee Mountain is a solid choice for a family ski day in the Poconos, especially if you're not…read morechasing black diamond thrills or massive vertical drops. Took the fam here on MLK day weekend and we had a really enjoyable time overall. Super family-friendly vibe! The staff at the rental shop and ski school were patient and helpful. My 8-year-old's group lesson was excellent; the instructor had her linking turns by the end of the day. They were also very nice and gave her a great report card of how she did during her lesson. We also went to one of the snowtubing sessions. It was the first time for my kids and everyone had a great time. Be sure to try linking snowtubes with a bunch of people. It makes you go down twice as fast and much more exciting! It was a bit crowded though so be prepared to wait in line and avoid bumping into others on the ski trail. Would definitely come back for another family outing or to progress the kids' skiing. It's not Vail, but it's reliable, approachable, and feels like a classic local hill done right. Recommended for beginners, families, or anyone wanting a low-key ski day without the big crowds and prices of the larger mountains.

    There was parent that allowed his daughter to ski in snowplow without control of speed or turns on…read morea green slope from the top of the mountain She almost hit me, but I just moved in time. The parent was violent and refused to take responsible for his daughter skiing around other skiers. He would not listen to you, skied on top my skiis and would say something and run away. He is middle age, thin, green jacket, thinning brown hair with a white car.

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    Waffle shack located in parking lot by bridge

    Shawnee Mountain Ski Area
    Shawnee Mountain Ski Area

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    Hickory & Tweed

    Hickory & Tweed

    4.6(43 reviews)
    24.9 mi
    $$

    "I said to myself when we're old we'll go dancing in the…read moredark walking through the park and reminiscing..." Or shall I say "skiing in the park..." cause this is where my dad brought us every Fall to rent our seasonal Skiing equipment! It was the best outing of the year! We would get fitted for boots, ski's & poles. *Hickory & Tweed was founded by Jimmy and Roberta Ross in 1961. The name represents ~ Hickory (type of wood for skis) & Tweed wool (being the best insulation for the cold back then). In 1985, Skip Beitzel, who worked there while in high school, bought it and has kept the name and the concepts. I was so happy to see it was still a local icon and not much had changed. My High School friend and I stopped in to browse amongst the gear and chatted with one of the sales people. The store had all top of the line sports brands and upstairs on the second floor they still do the ski equipment fittings! It totally made my day! They also have a bike shop located on the same lot in a separate building. The shop looks like a colonial home. The staff is ready to help you with all of your needs. *Some Parking available in the back & streets

    We've been doing seasonal rentals for years now for my son, and my wife just did for this season as…read moreher gear was getting old. Skip and the staff are supportive and professional. Renting and returning gear is easy and pain free. We really enjoy going there, and tapping the trail sign for snow, and all the picks of Tuckerman's and famous Olympians like Billy Kidd. This is a real old school ski shop with the old school take care of your ski spirit. Cannot recommend them highly enough.

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    Inside - merch

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    Hickory & Tweed

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    Mohawk Mountain - 1.4.26

    Mohawk Mountain

    3.7(72 reviews)
    70.1 mi
    $$$

    We've hosted a group event at Mohawk for 4 years and like how close and manageable the mountain is…read more But I feel like they cheated us. They require a lift ticket even if a kid only does lessons. Fine. What's not fine is they never told us about the less expensive bunny-hill-only ticket (about $31). Instead, about 30 kids in our group bought the full-mountain ticket (about $60) even though many only used the bunny hill, or didn't ski beyond lessons. When you're coordinating a kid-heavy group, that omission doesn't feel accidental. It feels like they kept quiet so we'd pay more. Not nice at all. They need to do better.

    I am very impressed. Place has big small mountain family vibes. Loved seeing all the kiddos out…read morethere learning. Seemed as there is a great learning program here. Brought my 86 year old grandfather here to get his first laps on the year in. This was my first time here thanks to being an Indi Pass holder. We both had an enjoyable time. T We took five runs then went inside for some food. Prices were manageable. As I was eating I watched the line at the register grow into the line to get food, happy I wasn't in it. We took a couple more runs and called it a day. Personally not a place I would come by myself. Terrain is not at my difficulty, and for the same drive I could be at bigger mountains. But, would not deter anyone from coming and would absolutely recommend here as a place to ski! Sunday 1.4.26

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