Dog Sledding by Jared O’Neill

Jared O’Neill, Owner/Operator Snow Caps Sled Dogs PA It seems so many of us, humans that is, feel a common bond with our furry counter-parts. This isn’t at all by coincidence. There’s no other animal on the planet with whom we mesh so well as our beloved dogs. They weren’t always the pint-sized, short-haired, take anywhere in your purse kind of companion we have today. No,...

Pennsylvania waterfalls a new book that features Skytop

Today, we will deviate a bit from the holidays and get back to the great outdoors that Skytop is famous for as the Lodge has been featured in a new book; Pennsylvania waterfalls: a guide for hikers and photographers by Scott E. Brown.  He speaks to his readers about Skytop’s waterfalls; Levitt Falls and Indian Ladder Falls.  Anybody who visits these falls will relish a peaceful moment and...

Best Weekend Trips – Offered-up by National Geographic Adventure

Robert Earle Howells, editor at large for National Geographic Adventure reports on Skytop Lodge.  His thoughts; Pennsylvania Pocono Playpark and he is not far off the mark. With 5,500 acres, 30+ miles of trails which convey into back county skiing and snowshoeing (they even have dinosaur shaped snowshoes for the little ones) and one of the oldest functioning toboggan runs on the East Coast it...

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...

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...