Skytop goes to the Dogs! Dog Sledding is back at Skytop Lodge

Back in the 1930’s dog sledding was all the rage in the Poconos as many of the area’s resorts and lodges would race their dog teams against won another. It was a great winter event for guests and locals alike. This winter Skytop is bringing back the sled dogs and has announced dog sledding will be on queue for winter 09’ and beyond. Twenty-four huskies will be on site at Skytop Lodge and...

Winter Forests Come Alive at Skytop Lodge

One of the many wonderful aspects of Skytop Lodge is the opportunity to be surrounded by vast forests. Winter is a very special time of year at Skytop Lodge and the animals come alive, especially at night, as many of the animals are nocturnal in nature while very few of Skytop’s resident species actually hibernate. The footprints of elusive animals such as bobcats, coyote, red fox, otters and...

Hot Winter Sports. Cool Rates

Our Hot Winter Sports Cool Rates Package is proving to be our most popular package. The package includes downhill and cross-country skiing, ice-skating, sledding, tobogganing and snowshoeing. Equipment rentals and dog sledding are extra. Families recognize that this is the most economical way to enjoy all that Skytop has top offer. Visit www.skytop.com and check packages for rates and...

Winter is here and Skytop hosts a flurry of winter activities

The first snow usually falls by mid-November, and the mountains above Skytop Lake may be covered with a mantle of white until the end of March. The average annual snowfall is around 50 inches. The best time to enjoy winter activities is from mid/late December to the end of February. Skytop offers a flurry of winter activities from snowboarding, to downhill skiing on Skytop’s slope offering...

Holiday Decorating & Dining a weekend for foodies and DYI enthusiasts alike

The color d’jour this year is purple. The Fall fashion shows featured all things purple, Cartier and other jewelers are also featuring purple, and of course, Skytop’s decorating team will be featuring gorgeous purple inspired holiday centerpieces this year during the Holiday Decorating and Dining weekend. Skytop’s team of decorating and floral experts will show, via a hands-on...

Oprah Magazine showcases a Life Size Gingerbread House

This December, Oprah and Ellen grace the pages of O Magazine with a life-sized gingerbread house as the backdrop. But did you know for the past 3 years, Executive Pastry Chef, Christa Kuhar has been baking hundreds of pounds of gingerbread, making hundreds of pounds of frosting and amassing hundreds of pounds of candy that will dress Skytop’s own life-sized gingerbread house. Guests of all...