Blue Knob - Claysburg, PA - One of PA's Highest Skiable Mountains

Blue Knob is located in the Allegheny Mountains at 1424 Overland Pass in Claysburg, Pennsylvania. Blue Knob is one of the highest skiable mountains in Pennsylvania and offers downhill skiing, snowboarding, snowtubing, and groomed Nordic skiing. The mountain has a vertical drop of 1,072 feet, and there are 34 slopes and trails in the area. The trails vary in difficulty with 20% of the trails being beginner trails, 35% intermediate, 35% advanced, and 10% expert.

Blue Knob is open 10:00am to 9:00pm Monday through Thursday, 10:00am to 10:00pm on Friday, 9:00am to 10:00pm on Saturday and 9:00am to 9:00pm on Sunday. On Christmas Eve, the area is open from 10:00am to 5:00pm. On Christmas Day and New Year's Day, hours of operation are 1:00pm to 10:00pm. Weekday rates apply from 4:00pm on Sunday to 4:00pm on Friday. Weekend rates apply from 4:00pm on Friday to 4:00pm on Sunday. Hours of operation are subject to change due to weather conditions.

Lift tickets are available in the form of 4-hour flex passes and all day (open to close) tickets. All day weekday passes are $38, and all day passes on weekends and holidays are $55. Four-hour flex tickets are $30 on weekdays and $45 on weekends and holidays. Discounted passes are available to juniors (age 12 and under), seniors (age 65 and up), and military. Discounted all day passes are $33 on weekdays and $45 on weekends and holidays. Discounted 4-hour flex passes are $28 on weekdays and $35 on weekends and holidays. Children that are 5 years of age and under receive a free lift ticket when they are skiing with a parent that has purchased a regular lift ticket. Season passes are also available, and group rates are also offered.

Snowtubing is available Monday through Thursday from 5:00pm to 8:00pm for a fee of $15 per person per session. On Fridays, tubing is offered from 5:00pm to 10:00pm for a fee of $18 per person per session. On Saturdays and holidays, tubing is offered from 12:00pm to 10:00pm for a fee of $18 per person per session. On Sundays, tubing is offered from 12:00pm to 8:00pm for a fee of $18 per person per session. Group rates are available to groups with 15 or more people. Group rate information can be obtained by calling 814-239-1003.

A wide variety of both groomed and non-groomed trails is available for Nordic and cross-country skiing. There is a trail use fee of $10 per person. Rental skis, which include boots and poles, are $10 per person as well. Additional information regarding Nordic and cross-country skiing can be obtained by calling 814-239-1023.

Liberty Mountain Resort offers both group classes and private classes. The beginner group class is offered at 1:00pm only. The beginner's group class is $20 per person. Private lessons are $50 for a one hour session. All lessons begin on the hour and on the half hour. The ski school is open from 10:00am to 4:00pm. Lessons outside these hours are available by making an appointment at least 24 hours in advance.

For additional information about Blue Knob, interested parties can call 814-239-5111 or 800-458-3403.