Liberty Set to Open for Skiing & Snowboarding on Friday, December 10 at 9am!

After all the hard work put forth by the snowmaking team the past few days and nights as well as the colder temperatures, Winter looks like it will be arriving early for skiers and snowboarders! As the weather has gotten colder, snowmakers have been able to greatly increase the volume of snowmaking throughout the past week, which will allow the resort to open for skiing and snowboarding this Friday morning, December 10, 2010 at 9am!



As of Wednesday, the resort anticipates opening with a minimum of 7 trails with more terrain becoming available as snowmaking operations allow. There will be terrain open for skiers and snowboarders of all levels, from the beginner to the advanced, as well as the popular West Side Terrain Park. Boulder Ridge Snow Tubing will not be open this weekend, however snowmaking hopes to reach there soon and we will annouce opening day for Tubing as soon as we know! Continue to stay tuned to the webcams and snow report for up to date conditions.



As a special to kick-off the start of the season, Liberty is offering some great deals through December 23, 2010. For guests ages 8 and older interested in Learning to Ski or Snowboard, we are offering a special $39 rate for the First Class beginner package. Regularly priced at $84, the all inclusive package includes a beginner area lift ticket, ski or snowboard rental equipment and a class lesson – everything a person needs for a great first day on the slopes. For those with some previous slope experience, class lessons at all ability levels ages 8 and older are available for only $10 throughout the same time period.

So, incase you haven't already, it's time to dust off your gear and get it waxed and ready for the slopes. You don't want to miss out on the first runs of the season at Liberty Mountain! See you Friday!

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Cold Temperatures have Arrived and Snowmaking has Begun!

Mother Nature has finally brought us the cold temperatures we have been anticipating! As some of you may still be recuperating from the extra baggage you put on from Thanksgiving Dinner, there is no time to rest now! As temperatures and conditions were looking favorable for making snow, the snowmaking department headed out and began to cover the slopes last night, December 1st. While conditions weren't quite cold enough for much accumulating snow last night, the forecast shows many more opportunities in the near future. At the current time no specific date has been set for opening day, but we will let everyone know as soon as we know!



Temperatures may not have dropped as low as we would have liked, however the first night of snowmaking was still a success! It was a perfect night for training and to warm up the guns from their long summer vacation and to make sure all the equipment was performing as it should. The snowmaking team did a wonderful job with the conditions they had and now can look forward to many more nights of snowmaking ahead of them. Click here to take a look at an awesome video showcasing Liberty Mountain’s snowmaking team hard at work!



As we look ahead, the forecast continues to look good for more snowmaking for the next few nights, so snowmaking will resume tonight as soon as temperatures allow. You can continue to watch our webcam and check our snow report for daily updates of snowmaking and conditions. Stay tuned and get your gear ready! The season will be here before you know it!

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Anticipation of Opening Day in the Upcoming Weeks

As we all will be spending the next few days celebrating the Thanksgiving holiday together with friends and family as well as eating too much turkey and stuffing, many of you can't help but look forward to the first snowfall of the winter season. With snow brings the opening of ski resorts and the chance to finally get out your gear and hit the slopes! Even if Mother Nature doesn't provide our area with snow soon, Liberty Mountain is anticipating temperatures to begin to drop soon, which will then allow snowmakers the ability to begin the snowmaking process on the slopes.

There are a few key factors and elements however, that will be needed to cooperate with us in order to allow the resort to begin snowmaking, such as cold temperatures and low humidity to name a few. Once the conditions are suitable, our snowmakers and groomers will be hard at work in order to get our guests out on the slopes as soon as possible. One improvement the mountain has made in the offseason that will benefit snowmaking is the addition of several new automated snow guns. This new au

tomated, computerized snowmaking system will allow us to cover the slopes much more quickly and efficiently. Therefore, once conditions become optimal for snowmaking you can be sure that our resort will be open soon after the weather allows us!

In the mean time, feel free to visit Liberty Sports Shop, which is open every day. Now is the perfect time to get new gear and prepare yourself for the upcoming season! Also, don't forget Christmas is right around the corner. Do all your holiday shopping now, so it doesn't interfere with your time on the slopes later! Liberty Mountain Gift Cards and Tubing Passes all make wonderful gifts for everyone in the family!

Hope you all enjoy your Thanksgiving Holiday and look forward to seeing you out on the slopes very soon!

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Tons of Upcoming Events at Liberty Mountain!

What an exciting time of year! The weather is starting to cool reminding us that another great winter is on the way, golfers are on the course enjoying some of the best days of the year, and everyone at Liberty has been super busy planning some amazing upcoming events! We can't wait to let you in on everything going on around the resort in the coming months!

The events kick off next month with our annual Fall Festival on October 17th from Noon - 4pm. Not only are we bringing back the Cannonball Chili Cookoff but we also added a microbrew tasting to the list of events! We will have beers from the Lancaster Brewery, Troeg's, and Dogfish Head just to name a few. We'll also be offering special Liberty Mountain tasting glasses!

There are plenty of other activities during fall festival that are perfect for people of all ages! Come build a scarecrow, paint pumpkins, take a fall chairlift ride, or ride the zipline all while listening to the Stoney Creek Bluegrass Band! So come enjoy all the fun activities and also take a moment to pick up your pass for the season! New and renewing pass holders will eat free at our BBQ lunch! Don't forget October 31st is the last day to get your passes at the early season rate! For all the information on Fall Festival please visit here.

If you are unable to make it to Fall Festival and want to speak with one of our reps please check our Show Schedule to see when one will be in your area.

After the season kicks off there are activities planned throughout the entire season! One of the exciting new events is the resort wide New Year's Eve Celebration!

Our NYE celebration will include late-night skiing, snowboarding and snow tubing until 1am, fireworks at midnight, live music from the Freddie Long Band at McKee's tavern, a New Year's Eve Gala with singer-songwriter Ronnie Dove in the ballroom, family friendly DJ's and entertainment at both the main lodge and Boulder Ridge, and more! There's something for everyone and every age!

Reservations and tickets are required for some events so make sure to read all about everything going on New Year’s Eve and get your tickets here.

We could go on all day about even more events but we want to give you time to get outside and enjoy the beautiful fall weather. So make sure to check our Event Calendar Page for a listing of all events!

See you around the resort!

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Summer Celebration at the Mountain {Liberty Mountain Resort - Carroll Valley, PA}

So what can you do at Liberty Mountain in the summer? Is there anything going on at Liberty when the snow isn't falling and the chairlifts aren't running? The answer is YES!

Folks often wonder what exactly goes on at Liberty during the warmer months when the skiers, snowboarders and snow tubers aren't visiting the mountain. We are a four-season resort offering amenities and activities all year round. Of course our "bread and butter" is the winter season when we offer nearly four months of skiing, snowboarding and snow tubing fun for people of all ages. But we also like to entertain during the off-season when the weather is warm and the grass is green. We have 99 hotel rooms, an outdoor swimming pool, the Boulder Ridge Challenge Course, lots of space for meetings and banquets, a tavern and restaurant for dining, an 18-hole championship golf course, and a beautiful, lush mountain just waiting for visitors!

This summer, we invite you to come see what we do during the off-season and give our mountain the visitors it's yearning for! Join us for a relaxing, fun, mountainside evening at the first ever Summer Celebration at the Mountain!

On Saturday, August 7th from 5 to 10pm, the outdoor base area at Liberty will be open for our special event where you'll find something for everyone. The outdoor swimming pool will be open to all guests and the grass area will be available for kids and families who want to throw a football, play cornhole and enjoy other lawn games. The BBQ will be cookin' on the Alpine Patio and beer and other beverages will also be available for purchase.

The main highlight of the event is the highly anticipated return of the Kelly Bell Band! They'll be joining our celebration with some Phat Blues entertainment from 7 to 10pm. The band has played at both Liberty Mountain and Carroll Valley resorts several times and have become a local favorite. The band's high energy performances and eclectic blues style has got everyone excited for this upcoming musical performance. Learn more about the Kelly Bell Band here.

We're excited to be hosting this summer event and hope that you will join us for an evening under the stars at our mountain! You'll be surprised to see what Liberty looks like during the off-season...see you on August 7th!

Tickets for the event are $10 each and will be available for purchase at the ticket gate/event entrance. You can also purchase your ticket ahead of time online. Tickets include entry to event, use of outdoor swimming pool and the Kelly Bell Band show. We encourage all guests to bring blankets and lawn chairs - seating will not be provided, but some picnic tables will be available on the Alpine Patio. No outside food, beverage or coolers are permitted. Rain location: Jacqueline Ballroom at the Inn at Carroll Valley.

Memorial Day Weekend Specials {Liberty Mountain Resort, Carroll Valley, PA}

Consider this blog post a two-for-one special.

We've got two new things to share with you: Liberty Mountain recently purchased neighboring Carroll Valley Resort and Memorial Day Weekend Specials have just been announced!

First, we'll share the details on Carroll Valley Resort...

It was official on May 12, 2010! Carroll Valley Resort & Golf Course became an official operating entity of Liberty Mountain Resort. You may or may not be surprised to find out that years ago the two properties were actually designed to operate as one. With the resorts conveniently located across the street from each other, the combined operation should work out very nicely.

The acquisition of Carroll Valley Resort means more hotel rooms, more amenities and more year-round attractions for visitors. As stated in the press release announcing the purchase agreement, "the combined resort will now include 100 hotel rooms, a wide variety of dining options, extensive meeting and banquet space, over 100 acres of ski terrain, and an 18-hole championship golf course."

We are very excited about this new ownership and hope our guests will find even more joy in visiting us for their mountain getaways! Here's a peek at some of the new amenities at Liberty Mountain Resort...

Well-known Carroll Valley championship golf course:

Casual dining morning, noon or night at Tavern on the Green:

The Terrace Dining Room - great for group gatherings!

The Fireside Dining Room - open daily for dinner!

Now for the Memorial Day Weekend Special...

What else besides hot dogs and hamburgers goes hand-in-hand with Memorial Day Weekend? GOLF! Starting at $29 per person for 18 holes of golf, consider spending some time with friends and family at the Carroll Valley Golf Course at Liberty Mountain. The weather is supposed to be very nice this weekend, so it'll be perfect for a round of golf or mountain getaway. We also have Stay & Play Packages available that include golf, hotel accommodations, breakfast, dinner, and more! Click here for more info.

Whether you're a golfer, vacationer, diner, or skier, we hope to see you soon at the newly improved Liberty Mountain Resort!

Alison Krauss, Union Station and Kevin Eubanks to Perform at Gettysburg Festivals {Liberty Mountain Resort, Carroll Valley, PA}

Spring is officially here and summer is quickly approaching. It's time for fun in the sun, outdoor activities and local festivals!

Who doesn't love a good festival? Good food, good drinks, good vendors, good entertainment. Lucky for Liberty, there are tons of great festivals in the area from now until October. From the Pennsylvania Lavender Festival in June to the Catoctin Colorfest in October, there's a long list and wide variety of festivals that are worth adding to your calendar. You can keep up with all the festivals by visiting our online event calendar.

There are two festivals in particular that have something a little extra to get excited about. The Gettysburg Bluegrass Festival and the Gettysburg Festival will both feature famous, nationally-known entertainment artists that are sure to attract many.

First up, the Gettysburg Bluegrass Festival featuring Alison Krauss & Union Station. Since beginning her music career at the age of 14, Alison has become one of the most well-known artists in contemporary bluegrass. She has earned 27 Grammy awards which is the most for any female artist in history. Alison & Union Station have released many CDs with their first being in 1989.


On Sunday, May 16th at 7pm, Alsion Krauss & Union Station will return to the main stage at Granite Hill Campground in Gettysburg. Considered the "bluegrass supergroup", they'll be joined by other bluegrass artists throughout the week. Tickets have gone on sale and can be purchased online. The festival is from May 13-16 at Granite Hill Campground.

Next to perform is "The Tonight Show" star Kevin Eubanks at the Gettysburg Festival in June. Eubanks is the widely-known and very entertaining band leader on Jay Leno's "The Tonight Show." For the past 18 years, Eubanks has played 'America into commercials' and has become a household name. He is a gifted musician and composer, and the Gettysburg Festival is delighted to have him as part of their jazz line-up. Eubanks has announced that he is leaving "The Tonight Show" and his June 26th performance at the festival will mark one of his first post-NBC appearances.


Kevin Eubanks will perform on Saturday, June 26th at the Festival Main Stage at Gettysburg College. Tickets to the show can be purchased online. The Gettysburg Festival is from June 18-27 at various Gettysburg locations.

If you aren't going on vacation this year, or if your vacation is months away, consider spending time in our area by visiting some of the local festivals. Liberty is located just 8 miles from Gettysburg and with hotel rooms available, you can sty with us and be at the Gettysburg Bluegrass Festival and the Gettysburg Festival in minutes. Visit http://www.skiliberty.com/ for more information.

Happy festival season!

During the warmer months... {Liberty Mountain Resort, Carroll Valley, PA}

Now that the ski season is officially over and spring has sprung, a lot of people ask, "What's there to do at Liberty during the warmer months?" We happily respond with, "There's lots to do at (and around) Liberty all year round, even when it's warm outside!" Here's a look at what you can do at Liberty when it's not snowing...

The Liberty Hotel: Open year-round with mountainside views and a quiet atmosphere, perfect for summer getaways! More details about getaway packages, spring and summer rates, and availability here. There are also rooms for meetings for groups of 15 to 450! Check out our conference and meeting facilities/services here.

The Liberty outdoor swimming pool: Swim mountainside at this Olympic-size swimming pool; open to all hotel guests.

Regional Golf: Complete a summer getaway with a round or two of golf! There are lots of golf courses within driving distance of Liberty - Carroll Valley golf course is actually right across the street! Check out our list of regional golf courses here.

Nearby Historic Gettysburg: No spring or summer trip to Liberty is complete without a visit to Gettysburg! Only 8 miles from our resort, Gettysburg offers tons of activities for people of all ages. Take a tour of the battlefield, visit one of many museums, check out the downtown shopping and restaurants - you won't be disappointed! We even have special Explore Gettysburg Packages at the Liberty Hotel to help you plan your next getaway. Check out the details here.

Boulder Ridge Challenge Course: Great for church and corporate retreats, camp groups, family reunions and more! Strengthen teambuilding and communication, all while having fun and enjoying the great outdoors! High and low ropes elements are available for those ages 10 and over. Click here to see more pictures and for all the details.

Liberty Weddings: We offer a unique mountain setting for both indoor and outdoor weddings. Three indoor venues and two outdoor venues are available for ceremonies and receptions, all offering beautiful mountain views. We also offer catering and wedding planning services, and have a large list of preffered vendors - it's a one-stop-shop where dreams of your special day can come true!

Here's the Boulder Ridge Gazebo...beautiful outdoor ceremony spot...

And now the newly redesigned Alpine Room...great for indoor ceremonies and receptions...

Inside the Boulder Ridge Lodge, our most popular reception venue....

Appetizers prepared by our catering staff...

Yummy Blueberry Cheesecake dessert!

Roast Pork Loin...a main dish...

Alpine Patio...our second outdoor ceremony venue...

Regional activities are also a big hit at Liberty! There are tons of festivals like the Apple Blossom Festival in Ardentsville, PA, Gettysburg Bluegrass Festival, Gettysburg Festival and Pennsylvania Lavender Festival, all within a short distance of Liberty. The Gettysburg Wine & Fruit Trail is something to note as well as the Strawberry Hill Nature Preserve and Boyds Bear Country, again, all within a short distance of our resort. Pair one of these festivals or unique places with a stay in our Liberty Hotel, and you've got yourself a summer getaway!

For more on what's going at Liberty during the warmer months, check out www.skiliberty.com or sign up for our e-newsletter. We're also on Facebook and Twitter!

We hope to see you at Liberty this spring and summer! Enjoy the warm weather!

Event-Packed February

One thing is for sure - February was full of snow. The first half of the month gave us record-breaking snowfall which meant snow up past our knees and snow heaven for skiers and boarders. While the second half of February was as snow-packed, it was definitley event-packed with tons of poular and exciting happenings. From start to finish, we certainly kept ourselves busy in February...

February 19th - Bacon & Beer with 98 Rock's Mickey, Amelia and Spiegel. Always a good time.

February 19th-21st - 80's Weekend! One of our most popular events. Totally tubular!

February 21st - 80's Weekend Boarder/SkierCross. We had 92 participants! One of the biggest
turnouts in terrain park history!

February 27th - Liberty Front Nine Terrain Park Outing. A new terrain park event that emphasized learning, gaining experience and just having fun.

March is already shaping up to an eventful month as well. This weekend, March 6 and 7, we've got our second annual Spring Break on the Slopes and Coors Triple Crown Race. Next weekend, March 13 and 14, we're holding one of our most popular events of the season - SPRINGFEST and Pond Skimming! If you can, visit our mountain on these upcoming weekends for a hoppin' good time on the slopes!