Two weekends ago my dad and I decided to take a day trip to a ski resort in Bedford, Pennsylvania we had never been to before called Blue Knob. Blue Knob is located in the southwestern part of PA about an hour from Pittsburgh. The northeast had just experienced a huge snowstorm, Jonas, and we were itching to get out of the house. We knew the skiing would be fantastic since there was freshly fallen snow on the mountains. We woke up early to a cotton candy sunrise and headed north. About three hours later, we arrived at Blue Knob!
Blue Knob is one of only a handful of “inverted mountains” in the United States. This was my first time visiting a ski mountain where the skiing starts at the top, not the bottom, of the mountain. There was a steep winding road leading to the summit of Blue Knob which is where you park your car, enjoy the lodge, and begin skiing! It was so unique to start at the summit of a mountain, ski down, and chairlift back up. I thought it was pretty neat since you get to spend a lot of time at the top, admiring the views of the mountains surrounding you.
I’m not a great skier, but I have gone a few times in my life. Luckily for us, my dad’s friend, Dick Bryan and his son Rich, are ski instructors at this resort. We met up with Dick and within minutes he was guiding us down our first trail. Blue Knob is home to an incredibly long and fun two mile green trail called Mambo Alley. Parts of it were a little nerve racking since it merged with blue trails, but Dick walked me through every turn and I am proud to say I skied down the entire mountain without taking a spill!
After a few more runs, we took a nice long chairlift ride back to the summit of the mountain. My dad and Rich Bryan skied down a few blues before meeting me back in the lodge to warm up. The lodge is unique, like I mentioned earlier, since it is situated at the top of the mountain. It wasn’t the best lodge I’ve been to, but it still had everything you could ask for–live music, food, drinks, and a fireplace.
Visiting Blue Knob was a fantastic time. The skiing was excellent and I could tell there was such a community of skiers and snowboarders there. Unlike other northeastern resorts, Blue Knob didn’t have many tourists or crowds which I loved. Just people who love winter sports and care about helping those who need guidance.
I recommend taking a trip to Blue Knob for yourself if you are looking to ski/snowboard in the northeast. And when you visit, ask for Dick and Rich Bryan!
Check out their website to see pictures and prices here: http://www.blueknob.com/
Which ski resorts have you visited?
Disclosure: I received a discount on my tickets to Blue Knob Ski Resort in collaboration for a review. All opinions stated are completely my own.
This is so amazing!
La Belle Dame
I miss skiing. Last time I went I fell and hurt myself pretty badly, so next time, I will definitely take a class. Looking forward to some fun in the snow next year 🙂
Oh no! The class helped a LOT so I highly recommend taking one next time 🙂 Thanks for reading!
Nice place. And good briefing on it 🙂
Thank you!
Great post. I have only been skiing once (in Foppollo in the Italian Alps), but would love to go again one day. Will pin this for future reference.
Wow Amanda, that sounds amazing! I would love to visit the Alps one day.
Amzing! I have never skid before. I wish one day to do that!
Looks awesome! I wish I was a skier.
My other favorite thing is drinking hot chocolate by a fireplace 🙂
I’m not a fan of winter sports, but I have to admit – the views are stunning. Great post 🙂
Thanks Paulina!
Looks like a cool resort, never heard about it before! Have fun!
Thanks for sharing! I think all resorts should be at the top of the mountain! I would love having a view in the lodge.
I agree it was a really unique layout! I saw you went skiing this week too!
Very Informative and great images.. Will definitely revisit this
Thank you!
How lovely that you got to take such an awesome trip with your dad! I want to do that 🙂 Love your photos, especially the “cotton candy” sky. Great post.
It was a beautiful sunrise that morning. Thank you!
This looks incredible. I don’t get access to much snow where I live so I always love to read about new places overseas. Have never heard of Blue Knob. Now I know all about it.
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