Last month I had the pleasure of going to
Roundtop Mountain Resort. This was my
first time to visit Roundtop, which is of course best known for its skiing and
snowboarding. The mountain has 17 trails
with 5 chairlifts and features some of the steepest terrain in the state. So if you’re planning on hitting the slopes,
this is the place to go. Roundtop
Mountain is an easy drive from I-83, I-81, Route 15 and the PA Turnpike.
For my first experience, I chose to go
snowtubing. After grabbing a tube, it
was time to jump on the Magic Carpet lift to the top of the run. I chose a lane and the staff assisted me in
how to get positioned on the tube and where to hold on to the handles. You are given the choice of going down the
run feet first or face first and you can choose just a single run or doubles
with a partner. There were many
possibilities to pick from. With a
gentle push, I was screaming with delight as I took my first snowtubing
ride. It was so much fun. Several rides later, it was time to take a
break. My first stop was the giant fire
pit located next to the lanes. I was
wishing I had a stick and a marshmallow to toast. After stepping inside the lodge to warm up
next to the fireplace, it was time to once again grab my snowtube. With each run, from the first to the last, the
rides only got better.
With my snowtubing adventure complete, it was
time to head up the road to the main lodge to check out the Fireside Pub & Grill. This restaurant is a great place to kick
back, grab a drink and relax while enjoying a front row view of the slopes.
The enthusiastic staff made this visit such an
enjoyable experience. As soon as I
entered the Mountainview Lodge to get my tickets from the cashier, the
employees at the tubing lanes and the magic carpet lift, the housekeeping staff
and the guys at the Pub; the whole team made you feel welcome. I can’t wait to go back again.
Just because winter is over doesn’t mean you
have to wait until next year to visit.
Beginning next month, Roundtop will be open with Mountain
Adventures. Play a game of paintball,
take a ropes course, go for a ride in a Go ball or jump in a bumper boat. If your adventure includes a zip line, you’ve
come to the right place. The vertical
trek begins with a chairlift ride to the top of the mountain. Come back down using a series of 10 exciting
zip lines as you descend over 600 feet through the treetops. If that seems a little too adventuresome
though, you may choose a roundtrip ride on the chairlift.
For more information on
Roundtop Mountain Resort, visit www.skiroundtop.com.
Are you a regular at Roundtop? What are your favorite year round activities at this local destination?
No comments:
Post a Comment