From skiing and snowsports to horseback riding through the snow, ice-skating, endless paintball fields, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and even warming up with a frothy pint or unwinding at a local winery or distillery, you'll want to let winter in Lehigh Valley embrace you.
Winter is a great time to play paintball at Skirmish if you dress appropriately and plan accordingly. Paintballs, markers, and equipment all react differently than when you played during the summer. Winter enthusiasts can pack all this in while cozying up overnight with the perfect accommodations for your style.
Hit the Snow. Advanced skiers and snowboarders will enjoy the state’s highest vertical drop of 1,082 feet at Blue Mountain Resort, while beginners will appreciate some of Pennsylvania’s longest runs – a chance to perfect the skill and keep coming back with 40 ski trails (5 terrain parks), 16 lifts, and 46 tubing lanes. Explore 18.5 miles of trails for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, horseback riding, all-terrain biking, and hiking while connecting with nature at Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center.
Enjoy an afternoon on ice. Home to ice hockey, figure, speed, and recreational skating, Steel Ice Center features programs and private lessons suited to every age. For more skating fun, head over to the only Olympic-sized outdoor skating rink in Lehigh Valley at Earl E. Schaffer Bethlehem Municipal Ice Rink.
Enjoy snowy scenery and get your steps in on one of the many hiking trails nestled throughout the area! Make sure to wear the right footwear, especially in colder weather and icy conditions.
