When you think of skiing and snowboarding, Pennsylvania may not be the first word that comes to mind. If you live in the mid-Atlantic region, you don't know what you are missing! Read on to see why so many people are happy to ski PA [http://www.skiroundtop.com].

Even though Pennsylvania is not blessed with the Rocky Mountains or 20 feet of snow a year, it has a lot to offer skiers and riders who just want to enjoy some quality slope time. In fact, Pennsylvania ski resorts have about the same number of skier visits each year as Utah!

Location is a big plus, most people in PA, or living in bordering states can be at a ski resort in under an hour. There aren't too many places in this country where you can get off school or work, get 4 or 5 hours of skiing in and still be home at a decent hour. For weekend trips, there is no need to hassle with airports or long drives.

While it would be a stretch to call most of the hills in PA mountains in the western sense, most resorts offer a solid 600 to 1,000 vertical feet. Plenty to give you a great workout!

For new skiers and riders, Pennsylvania resorts offer some of the best learn to ski and snowboard packages anywhere and even the smallest resort offers more than enough terrain for newer skiers and riders.

As far as snow goes, you will not find better snowmaking systems anywhere in the world. With the new technology, it is very difficult to tell the difference between machine made and natural snow.

PA resorts have come a long way in the amenities department too. Many offer pubs, tubing, live entertainment and a slew of summer activities.

So if you are looking for an easy way to enjoy some quality slope time, give PA a chance!