The Inn at Pocono Manor: Beginners Welcome Ski Package
The charming Inn at Pocono Manor's Beginners Welcome package includes overnight accommodations, full breakfast, lift ticket, lessons and rentals at Camelback Ski Area.  The package begins at $99 per person per night based on double occupancy and midweek stay. For more information visit www.poconomanor.com or call 800-233-8150. 

Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort: All-Inclusive Ski Lesson Package
Picturesque Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort's All-inclusive Ski Lesson package includes overnight accommodations, full hot breakfast, beginner area ski lift ticket at Shawnee Mountain, ski rental and a 90-minute group ski lesson.  Rates begin at $150 per person, per night, based on double occupancy.  Youth 12-17 years old are $78 inclusive.  Skiers five-11 years old are $69.  For more information visit www.shawneeinn.com or call 570-424-4000. 

East Shore Lodging: Learn to Ski Package
East Shore Lodging's value package includes a one-hour private lesson, two-nights of accommodations, breakfast daily and lift tickets at Ski Big Bear at Masthope Mountain. Rates begin at $395 per couple.  For more information visit www.eastshorelodging.com or call 570-226-3293. 

Woodloch Resort: Family Ski & Stay Experience
Woodloch Resort is partnering with Ski Big Bear at Masthope Mountain for the Family Ski & Stay Package which includes lift tickets, a family lesson and accommodations in a Woodloch guest home with breakfast, dinner and nightly entertainment.  Package begins at $495 for two adults and two children, per-night based on midweek reservation.  For more information visit www.WOODLOCH.com or call 1-800-WOODLOCH.

Mountain Resort Villas: Ski and Stay Package
Mountain Resort Villas' cozy rentals are home-base for the Ski and Stay package including accommodations, snow passes, lessons and equipment.  Rates begin at $97 per person, per night based on four-person occupancy.  For more information visit www.mountainresortvillas.com or call 570-443-8428. 

Fernwood Hotel & Resort: Learn to Turn Snowsport Fun Package
Fernwood Hotel & Resort has teamed up with Shawnee Mountain for the Learn to Turn Snowsport Fun package including two-nights of accommodations, one-day lift ticket, choice of ski or snowboard rental and beginner's group lesson.  Rates begin at $260 per person based on double occupancy and midweek stay.  For more information visit www.resortsusa.com/fernwood.php or call 570-588-9500.

The Settlers Inn: Ski Big Bear Getaway
Enjoy overnight, midweek accommodations for two in one of the comfortable guest rooms.  That evening, dinner awaits in the William Morris style dining room featuring a variety of seasonal selections.  Large country breakfast included.  Skiing at Ski Big Bear includes a one hour private ski lesson along with everything you need for the day including rentals, lift tickets and lunch at the Ski Big Bear deli.  Rate is $325 per room based on double occupancy. Add an additional night of lodging and breakfast for $80. For more information visit www.thesettlersinn.com or call 570-226-2993.  

Penn Hills Resort: Ski and Ride Package
Package includes overnight accommodations in a Riviera Suite with King bed.  Enjoy a full country breakfast before hitting the slopes at Alpine Mountain with an included lift ticket, rental and lesson from the Alpine Mountain Staff.  You will also receive a discount coupon for your next visit to Alpine.  Rates are $120 midweek and $135 weekends, per person based on double occupancy. Excludes holiday periods.  For more information call 800-233-8240 or visit www.pennhillsresort.com.

About the Pocono Mountains
With 2,400 square miles encompassing Pennsylvania's Carbon, Monroe, Pike and Wayne counties, the Pocono Mountains region is home to rolling mountain terrain, breathtakingly beautiful waterfalls, thriving woodlands and 170 miles of winding rivers.  Winters offer guests the opportunity to ski, snowboard, snow tube and even snowshoe their way through snowy wonderlands encompassing over 163 ski trails, while summers also cater to the active traveler allowing exploration of 261miles of hiking and biking trails, over 35 golf courses, whitewater rafting, boating, fishing and open access to nine state and two national parks. 

Any time of year is a good time to visit the Pocono Mountains, located within driving distance of most major East Coast cities.  This region teeming with history offers year-round cultural tours and art exhibitions, abundant antiquing and brand-name shopping and a full calendar of festivals showcasing the heritage, music and food of the Pocono Mountains. 

Even the most discerning traveler will find comfortable accommodations in the Pocono Mountains, which offers an eclectic mix of resorts, distinctive properties and quaint, country inns and bed and breakfasts.

Comprehensive Pocono Mountains visitor information is available online at www.800poconos.com or by phone at 800-POCONOS (800-762-6667).  The Pocono Mountains Convention and Visitors Bureau is the official destination marketing organization for the four counties of Carbon, Monroe, Pike and Wayne in northeastern Pennsylvania.   

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