FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA ALERT
Jack Frost to Open Friday, December 1 for the 2023/24 Winter Season;
Epic Passes Go Off Sale Dec. 3.
Don't Miss the Final Chance to Lock in a Pass for the Ski & Ride Season
WHAT: Today, Jack Frost Resort announced that it will open for the 2023/24 winter season at 9:00 a.m. ET on Friday, December 1. Snowmaking kicked off at sister resort Big Boulder on November 24. An opening date for Big Boulder has not been established. Opening Day Activities and TerrainIn celebration of Opening Day, a Ski-through banner break will be held on One-Park with a live DJ. Guests will also enjoy complimentary coffee, hot chocolate, and Danish, while supplies last. Jack Frost’s anticipated Opening Weekend terrain is Snowflake, Powder Puff, Jane’s Lane, One Park with 5 features, and the Ski School Beginner Area for lessons. Skiing and riding will be serviced by Pocono, Tobyhanna, D1 and D2. New & Upcoming Enhancements to the Mountain Skiers and snowboarders at Jack Frost and Big Boulder (JFBB) resorts in the Pocono Mountains will continue to enjoy improved terrain accessibility, reduced wait times, and more reliable lift service thanks to last year’s Epic Lift Upgrades at JFBB and throughout the Vail Resorts network. The replacement and consolidation of five lifts between Jack Frost and Big Boulder with fixed-grip four-person chairs greatly increased uphill capacity and access to multiple slopes throughout the mountains. At Jack Frost, the Pocono, the Tobyhanna, and the Paradise replaced the B & C lifts, the E & F lifts, and the East 1 and 2 doubles. At Big Boulder, the Blue Heron and the Harmony replaced the Merry Widow 1 and 2 doubles and the Edelweiss Triple. Additional improvements include a new snowmaking waterline to service Jack Frost’s East Mountain and new rental equipment and new trail signage. Jack Frost is planning a full roster of events this year: Slope Days after school ski school, and après ski scene and dining experiences including a *New* Taqueria- featuring fresh Mexican & South American flavors. The Last Chance to Secure Your Epic Pass is December 3rd!If you are planning to ski or ride this season, you have less than one week to lock in your Epic Pass. Epic Passes – including the Epic Day Pass (1-7 days) which provides up to 65% savings compared to lift ticket prices – go off sale at 11:59 p.m. MT on Sunday, December 3. Lock in a pass now and you can decide later when and where to ski and ride this season. Whether planning to hit the slopes one day or every day, by purchasing a pass now, guests will get the best value, plus flexibility and benefits not offered with traditional lift tickets. That includes 20% off on-mountain dining, group ski and ride lessons, lodging, rentals and more with Epic Mountain Rewards. Skiers and riders can also use the new Mobile Pass technology on Vail Resorts new My Epic app this season – allowing them to skip the ticket window and get scanned hands free with their phones (read more below).
Your Pass, now on your phone with the new My Epic app
New this season, the My Epic app with Mobile Pass and Mobile Lift Tickets is now available to download, allowing guests to use their phone as their ticket to the slopes. Mobile Pass and Mobile Lift Tickets is a hands-free option for skiers and riders to use at all 36 of Vail Resorts’ owned and operated U.S. resorts for the 2023/24 season, with availability at Whistler Blackcomb to follow in future seasons. It allows guests to buy their pass or lift ticket online, activate it in the new My Epic app, put their phone in their pocket, and get scanned hands-free in the lift line using Bluetooth® technology designed for low energy usage to minimize the impact on a phone’s battery life. This season, to ensure a smooth transition, the company will continue to provide physical cards for passes and lift tickets to all guests. For guests choosing to use Mobile Pass this season, watch this video for some tips. The My Epic app also offers a range of guest-favorite features, including interactive trail maps with GPS location tracking, and mountain and resort alerts, including operational information like grooming updates, terrain status, snow reports and conditions.
WHEN: Jack Frost will open at 9:00 a.m., Friday, December 1, 2023. Regular Hours of operation are Weekdays: 9:00a.m.-4:00 p.m., Weekends: 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Holidays (Dec. 26-Jan. 1, 2023) 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Jack Frost will be closed Dec. 25, 2023.
WHERE: 434 Jack Frost Mountain Road, Blakeslee, PA 18661. For parking and arrival tips, please visit www.jfbb.com.
MORE INFORMATION: JFBB Media Tip Sheet is available here. For real-time alerts, guests should download the new My Epic app. For more information and a closer look at resort happenings at Jack Frost, check out www.jfbb.com or follow JFBB on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter.
CONTACT:
Kendra Nichols,
Communications Manager Mid-Atlantic Region,
Vail Resorts
(717) 480-2504, cell
