Bear Creek Mountain Resort & Conference Center is nestled on over 330 acres in scenic Berks County, Pennsylvania. The resort offers skiing, snowboarding and snowtubing winter activities and hiking, biking, boating, tennis and nearby golf during the spring through fall months. Guests can plan an event in the spacious banquet and meeting facilities with mountain views, dine at The Grille at Bear Creek or the Trail’s End Cafe, relax at The Spa at Bear Creek or vacation at our resort hotel, with indoor and outdoor pools and hot tubs.
History of Bear Creek
Prior to becoming a ski resort, the area known as Bear Creek was home to the Rittenhouse Gap mines, a part of the Mid-Atlantic Iron Belt. The mines date back to the late 1800s and the time of Thomas Edison, who was drawn to the mines to develop a cost-effective means of extracting iron ore from crushed rock. The railroad serving the mines was known as the Catasuaqua-Fogelsville Railroad. It was built in the 1850s as a way to transport iron ore to furnaces along the Lehigh River, including Lock Ridge Furnace in Alburtis, where it was used to make cannon and machinery. The Rittenhouse Gap mines were abandoned after World War 1 when the iron industry was drawn to the upper Midwest region of the county.
In 1968, the ski area opened its doors for the first time as Doe Mountain Ski Area with just a t-bar, rope tow and two trails. Overtime, the facility has grown and expanded to 21 trails with 6 lifts. In 1999, Doe Mountain changed ownership. Since that time, it has developed into a year round facility known today as Bear Creek Mountain Resort & Conference Center.
Fall Events
Bear Creek has a full calendar of Fall events beginning with the Country Jam Music & Fall Festival on September 23rd. Next is the return of the Harvest Wine Festival on October 21st. Bear Creek has added a new event on November 16th with the Bear Creek Brew Fest. This event will offer area’s best craft beers and will take place in two of Bear Creek’s ballrooms. See the below links for details. The brew fest page will be up by the end of the week.
Country Jam and Fall Festival
Harvest Festival
Upcoming Season
The upcoming season at Bear Creek will offer some new, more affordable options to get out on the slopes. First, Bear Creek is offering a Learn to ski and snowboard triple pack, featuring 3 lift tickets, rental packages, and lessons for $145. Bear Creek will be offering a single user package called the 3 for $109 that is valid anytime during the 18/19 winter season. In addition, the 5 for $150 ticket pack is returning, offering a transferrable option that is great for holiday gifts. Beyond these deals, guests will notice new, lower prices on retail items such as weekend lift tickets and lesson options.
Day Care
Bear Creek offers day care, open daily during the ski season. Open weekdays 9am-9pm and weekends/holidays 8:30am-9pm. More information can be found here. https://www.bcmountainresort.com/play/snowsports/lehigh-valley-kids-things-to-do-winter/
Night Skiing
Bear Creek offers night skiing Sunday through Thursday until 9pm and Friday and Saturday until 10pm on 100% of terrain.
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