Laurel Mountain Ski Resort Reboot (Johnstown, Somerset: tickets, best, parks)

[speagles84]

Major Renovations Begin At Ligonier

I can't believe this is finally happening. Laurel Mountain Ski has some of the best terrain in the Mid Atlantic, and I'm so excited to ski there again. Big win for skiers if western PA.

[robrobrob]

I only skied there a couple of times after it initially reopened. Nice terrain. Hopefully, they actually follow through with the plan.

[Paul2421]

how is it compared to seven springs for reference?

[bluecarebear]

Great news for Ligonier.

[jea6321]

Originally Posted by lettert

how is it compared to seven springs for reference?

its steeper with more vert and more consistent fall line, but also much less acreage.

[gg]

Originally Posted by jea6321

its steeper with more vert and more consistent fall line, but also much less acreage.

Interesting. I know nothing about that place. Seems Nuttings have a complete monopoly in our region when it comes to skiing. Overall, they are doing a good job at Seven Springs, IMHO. The only complaint I would have is to have the Gunnar lift open as much as possible.

Thanks for this information. I will have to get by there someday.

[speagles84]

Originally Posted by gg

Interesting. I know nothing about that place. Seems Nuttings have a complete monopoly in our region when it comes to skiing. Overall, they are doing a good job at Seven Springs, IMHO. The only complaint I would have is to have the Gunnar lift open as much as possible.

Thanks for this information. I will have to get by there someday.

I still am hoping for the great Western expansion by the Gunnar lift. I'm not holding my breath though

[bluecarebear]

Originally Posted by gg

Seems Nuttings have a complete monopoly in our region when it comes to skiing.

As long as this is closer to Ligonier and Johnstown I don't care. And right off Route 30 too. Somerset and the turnpike have never been appealing to me. The less time I have to spend on the turnpike the better.

[speagles84]

Originally Posted by lettert

how is it compared to seven springs for reference?

Seven Springs

Summit Elevation - 3001'
Base Elevation - 2240'
Vertical Drop - 761'
Skiable Acres - 285 acres
Trails - 43 marked; 52 total
Steepest Run - Turtleneck Glades, 61 deg max
Longest Run - 1.34 miles - 7075 feet
Number of Lifts - 14; 10 Chair, 1 rope tow, 3 conveyers
Lift Capacity - 26,620 people/hour
Terrain Parks - 7; 2 Expert, 2 Advanced, 1 Intermediate, 2 Beginner
Snowfall - 147" per year
Night Skiing? - Yes


Laurel Mountain

Summit Elevation - 2803'
Base Elevation - 1903'
Vertical Drop - 900'
Skiable Acres - 70 acres
Trails - 20 marked; 24 total
Steepest Run - Lower Wildcat, 68 deg
Longest Run - 1.50 miles - 7920 feet
Number of Lifts - 5; 2 Chair, 3 rope tows
Lift Capacity - 5,200 people/hour
Terrain Parks - 1; 1 Intermediate
Snowfall - 181" per year
Night Skiing? - No


Pretty much what was said. Seven Springs is a higher summit, MUCH larger resort acreage wise, has more trails, many more lifts, a much larger lift capacity, has an advanced terrain park system (best on the east coast), and it had night skiing. Laurel Mountain has a higher base elevation and vertical drop (which is huge), a better expert run, it has a longer trail, and more snowfall.

Overall, Seven Springs is a larger resort, but Laurel Mountain will be pretty sick as a second option.

[Paul2421]

Originally Posted by speagles84

Seven Springs

Summit Elevation - 3001'
Base Elevation - 2240'
Vertical Drop - 761'
Skiable Acres - 285 acres
Trails - 43 marked; 52 total
Steepest Run - Turtleneck Glades, 61 deg max
Longest Run - 1.34 miles - 7075 feet
Number of Lifts - 14; 10 Chair, 1 rope tow, 3 conveyers
Lift Capacity - 26,620 people/hour
Terrain Parks - 7; 2 Expert, 2 Advanced, 1 Intermediate, 2 Beginner
Snowfall - 147" per year
Night Skiing? - Yes


Laurel Mountain

Summit Elevation - 2803'
Base Elevation - 1903'
Vertical Drop - 900'
Skiable Acres - 70 acres
Trails - 20 marked; 24 total
Steepest Run - Lower Wildcat, 68 deg
Longest Run - 1.50 miles - 7920 feet
Number of Lifts - 5; 2 Chair, 3 rope tows
Lift Capacity - 5,200 people/hour
Terrain Parks - 1; 1 Intermediate
Snowfall - 181" per year
Night Skiing? - No


Pretty much what was said. Seven Springs is a higher summit, MUCH larger resort acreage wise, has more trails, many more lifts, a much larger lift capacity, has an advanced terrain park system (best on the east coast), and it had night skiing. Laurel Mountain has a higher base elevation and vertical drop (which is huge), a better expert run, it has a longer trail, and more snowfall.

Overall, Seven Springs is a larger resort, but Laurel Mountain will be pretty sick as a second option.

Awesome! Hopefully the lift tickets are adjusted accordingly.