4aprice
Well-known member
You can avoid that (midweek) by getting there early. There are two upper lots. One within walking distance of the lodge. The other lets you ride the Tunhannock lift.
I always park in the lots that access the trails just above the base of the west side chairs. They used to let you ride up the chairs and ski over to the base lodge to buy your ticket. When ever I've been there recently they've made us ride the Elk Mobile up to the ticket window. (haven't been on a weekday in a long time). I personally can't stand the Elk Mobile. I understand that the policy was abused but what would it take to build a small ticket shack down at the bottom of the west side lifts?
I like Elk as a mountain and am glad to hear the snowmaking system has been upgraded (still think Camelback's is much more powerful). We've done (and still do) many an Elk/Camelback weekend. A good combo. Wish Elk would offer more discounts on the lift tickets.
In reply to to someone who said that Labradors bar was great. Haven't been there to check it out (definately interested now) but I still believe the Camelback bar (renamed the Thirsty Camel this season) is one of the best. Have been known to leave Elk after a day of skiing and drive the hour to Camelback just for happy hour.
Alex
Lake Hopatcong, NJ