11 Ski Resorts Near Frederick, Md For A Fun Winter Day Trip

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If you’re looking for some amazing ski resorts near Frederick, Md, you’ll be pleasantly surprised at how many there are in our area!

As close as 45 minutes and as far as 2 hours, 30 minutes from Frederick, we list out all of the opportunities for you to enjoy the winter season to it’s fullest!

Whether you just want to take the kids on a day trip or take the family for a weekend getaway, these ski resorts have what you’re looking for.

What These Ski Resorts Have to Offer

All of the ski resorts on our list offer:

Hotel accommodations (with the exception of Whitetail & Roundtop)
Restaurants
Equipment rentals
Sports shops
Package deals
Discounted hours
Lessons
Kids programs
Adult programs
Special events
Group/conference/wedding packages

What’s Included in Our Ski Resorts List

I’ve ordered the list of ski resorts from nearest to furthest from Frederick.

In addition, I’ve included a website link to each resort, their address & phone number, and the Winter activities they offer.

Before You Go To One Of These Ski REsorts, Plan Ahead

Important to note that some of these ski resorts are geared more toward the serious ski buffs while others appeal more to kids activities like snow tubing and ice skating.

So, before you plan your trip, be sure to click on each website link, really get a feel for the type of place it is, and even call them to make sure it’ll be a good fit for your group.

Also, be sure to ask what the conditions are on the particular day you’ll be going.

Depending on the weather, they may have to close lifts or even slopes.

1. Liberty Mountain Resort – 42 Minutes From Frederick

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A huge shout out to our snowmakers who have been laying it down to get the mountain back in shape! Mother Nature looks to be pitching in with some natural snow in the forecast tomorrow and there’s plenty of fresh turns out there! ❄ #winterliveshere #thankasnowmaker

A post shared by Liberty Mountain Resort (@libertymtn) on Jan 17, 2020 at 12:00pm PST

Address:
Liberty Mountain Resort
78 Country Club Trail
Carroll Valley, PA 17320
717-642-8282

Winter Activities:
*Skiing
*Snow Tubing
*Winter Sports Terrain Park (Freestyle Snow Boarding)
*Ice Skating

2. Whitetail Resort – 49 Minutes From Frederick

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Blue skies and powdery goodness is what today is all about. College students…don’t forget today and every Wednesday are college days with $40 lift tickets, $5 rentals, or $16 Tubing. Just show your valid college id at the ticket windows. http://bit.ly/Whitetail_College_Days

A post shared by Whitetail Resort (@whitetailresort) on Jan 22, 2020 at 12:23pm PST

Address:
Whitetail Resort
13805 Blairs Valley Rd
Mercersburg, PA 17236
717-328-9400

Winter Activities:
*Skiing
*Snow Boarding
*Snow Tubing

3. Roundtop MoUntain Resort – 1 Hour, 15 Minutes From Frederick

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We’re thrilled that the weather has finally decided to cooperate with our winter operations. We’re making snow all across our mountain and are planning to open more terrain very soon! Keep enjoying the slopes, Roundtoppers! ???????? . . ???? @6thsense_studios

A post shared by Roundtop (@roundtopmtn) on Jan 20, 2020 at 2:28pm PST

Address:
Roundtop Mountain Resort
925 Roundtop Rd
Lewisberry, PA 17339
717-432-9631

Winter Activities:
*Skiing
*Snow Boarding
*Snow Tubing
*Paintball
*Team Building Ropes Course

4. AvalancheXpress – 1 Hour, 30 Minutes From Frederick

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Guaranteed a smile!☺️ Open today 4-10

A post shared by AvalancheXpress Snow Tubing (@avalanchexpress) on Jan 9, 2020 at 10:19am PST

Address:
AvalancheXpress
2700 Mt Rose Ave
York, PA 17402
717-755-0123

Winter Activities:
*Snow Tubing
*Ice Skating

5. Bryce Resort – 1 Hour, 56 Minutes From Frederick

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Bryce has been full of life today! If you feel like you need more confidence to enjoy your trip try out a lesson. Our instructors have a wealth of knowledge to share for skiers and snowboarders. . . . #skischool #horstlocherskischool #bryceresort #brycelife #loveva #ski #snowboard #winter #learn #skitheeast #skisoutheast

A post shared by Bryce Resort (@bryce_resort) on Jan 19, 2020 at 11:36am PST

Address:
Bryce Resort
1982 Fairway Dr
Basye, VA 22810
540-856-2121

Winter Activities:
*Skiing
*Snow Boarding
*Snow Tubing
*Ice Skating

6. Blue Knob All Seasons Resort – 2 Hours, 6 Minutes From Frederick

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We will be open today from 9 am until 9 pm, skiing & riding on 7 slopes & trails, including Upper Route 66, Upper & Lower Expressway, Upper & Lower Mambo Alley, Upper Shortway and the Snow Drop Beginners Area with a groomed surface and 2 lifts in operation. Skies will be mostly cloudy today with some warmer temperatures, which should soften the surface just a bit! Lift tickets today are $35 for adults. The Nordic Center and the tubing park are closed. The Blue Knob Clubhouse is open today from 11 am until 10pm and today’s special is the ever-popular “Wings & Yuengs”! Come and get some of those award-winning Clubhouse wings with a Yuengling! #blueknoballseasonsresort #pashighestskiablemountain #blueknobclubhouse #skitheknob #skiblueknob #blueknob #ridetheknob #wingsandyuengs

A post shared by Blue Knob All Seasons Resort (@blueknoballseasonsresort) on Jan 23, 2020 at 3:38am PST

Address:
Blue Knob All Seasons Resort
1424 Overland Pass
Claysburg, PA 16625
814-239-5111

Winter Activities:
*Skiing
*Snow Tubing
*Snow Shoeing

7. Wisp Resort – 2 Hours, 10 Minutes From Frederick

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Black Strap Rail Jam this Saturday, January 18th in Central park at Wisp Resort. Come see riders perform tricks and big air. The park crew is having a ton of fun building the features this year! Registration begins at noon in the main lodge and the competition starts at 2pm! Special thanks to our sponsors – @BlackStrap_inc @Smithoptics https://www.facebook.com/SmithOptics/ https://www.facebook.com/bsbrand/

A post shared by Wisp Resort (@wispresort) on Jan 16, 2020 at 8:51am PST

We’ve been to Wisp several times and always have a great time!

The tubing hills are so much fun for the kids and the adults.

They have a people/tube mover to get you up the tubing hill.

It really doesn’t look too bad of a hill, does it?

That is, until you get to the top!

Our friends’ son, Caleb was the bravest out of all of us!

Maybe it’s because he was the closest to the ground.

Let me tell you, when you’re a middle-aged adult like me flying down that hill on a tube, your life flashes in front of your eyes!

But after the first time down, we adults got much braver.

And by the end of our day we were jumping on the tubes on our stomachs and racing each other down the hill.

So much fun!

Address:
Wisp Resort
296 Marsh Hill Rd
McHenry, MD 21541
800-462-9477

Winter Activities:
*Skiing
*Snow Tubing
*Mountain Coaster
*Snow Shoeing

8. Massanutten Resort – 2 Hours, 22 Minutes From Frederick

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Who’s calling out sick? ParaDice is now open!

A post shared by Massanutten Resort (@massresort) on Jan 22, 2020 at 7:49am PST

Address:
Massanutten Resort
1822 Resort Dr
McGaheysville, VA 22840
540-289-9441

Winter Activities:
*Skiing
*Snow Tubing
*Ice Skating

9. HIdden Valley REsort – 2 Hours, 24 minutes From Frederick

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We have 14 slopes and trails on this snowy day! The slopes are open from 9 am-7 pm. ????⛷

A post shared by Hidden Valley Resort (@hvresortpa) on Jan 20, 2020 at 5:13am PST

Address:
Hidden Valley Resort
1 Craighead Rd
Hidden Valley, PA 15501
814-443-8000

Winter Activities:
*Skiing
*Snow Tubing

10. Laurel Mountain Ski Resort – 2 Hours, 32 Minutes From Frederick

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Thanks for a great Opening Day!

A post shared by Laurel Mountain Ski (@laurelmtski) on Dec 21, 2019 at 3:05pm PST

Address:
Laurel Mountain Ski Resort
347 Summit Ski Rd
Boswell, PA 15531
724-238-2801

Winter Activities:
*Skiing

11. Seven Springs Mountain Resort – 2 Hours, 32 Minutes From Frederick

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After a wild day of weather yesterday, it appears everything is back to normal today with snow in the forecast! Hit the slopes from 9 am – 10 pm, stay the night and join us again tomorrow for more fun on the snow!

A post shared by Seven Springs Mountain Resort (@7springspa) on Jan 19, 2020 at 4:49am PST

Address:
Seven Springs Mountain Resort
777 Water Wheel Dr
Champion, PA 15622
724-238-2801

Winter Activities:
*Skiing
*Snow Tubing
*Sleigh Rides
*Snowmobile Tours
*Snowshoe Tours
*Freestyle Snowboarding in 6 parks

Wow! I don’t know about you, but this makes me want to plan a fun trip really soon with the kids!

I have to admit, I’m not much of a cold weather person, but if anything is going to get me out in it, it’s skiiing and snow tubing!

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