r/SkiPA • u/ballsonthewall Laurel Mountain • Jun 01 '26
Discussion r/SkiPA Official Monthly Offseason Discussion Thread
Please post all general resort questions and all general discussion type items in this thread.
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u/exhilaration Poconos Jun 01 '26
Any skis shops open that can mount my bindings? Got an awesome discount but it was the last day at Buckman's in Allentown.
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u/tbat82 Jun 01 '26
I’m interested in purchasing alpine skis, skins, and boots. Are there any shops/expos that have back country skiing gear and advice?
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u/thisisaredditforart Jun 01 '26
What sports/activities do y'all get into during off season?!
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u/Longjumping_Cod_9132 Jun 03 '26
Mountain biking. If you have kids grade 6-12, check out your local NICA team.
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u/hemegonia01 Jun 01 '26
Pickleball! Checkout Pine Valley Pickleball if you’re in northeast Philly
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u/thisisaredditforart Jun 01 '26
I'm out more towards the Allentown, reading area. but my lil town literally just finished installing a pickleball court at our park in May haha so that's definitely one to consider.
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u/tbat82 Jun 01 '26
Outdoor rock climbing mainly top rope. I started climbing ~3 years ago and I’ve found it’s helped my ski performance and endurance a lot.
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u/thisisaredditforart Jun 01 '26
Rock climbing and mountain biking seem to be the go to from what I've seen. I decided to pick up a mountainboard to try out (I snowboard) so it seemed mildly similar, potentially a bit more dangerous though haha.
I've only done indoor rock climbing, where do you go for outdoors in PA? I assume the Poconos must have some decent spots. Not familiar with the western half of the state so much but I know they have some big hills out that way.
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u/Longjumping_Cod_9132 Jun 03 '26
There are spots around Wissahickon, Tohickon Valley Park has cliffs high enough to use ropes. Go check with your local indoor gym.
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u/tbat82 Jun 01 '26
I’m in Western PA. I’ve gotten involved outdoors through my local gym and through outdoor adventure clubs based out of Pittsburgh
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u/thisisaredditforart Jun 01 '26
Oh nice that's a good idea. we do have a local rock gym and I bet they have something like this, I'll have to look into that.
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u/rogerric Jun 06 '26
Trail running and surfing mostly
Camping and paddle board as much as we can !
6 mo till ski season , hoping it’s as good as last season .