Gov. Tom Wolf has officially declared January 2020 as Learn to Ski & Snowboard Month in Pennsylvania.

For the entire month, members of the Pennsylvania Ski Areas Association are offering special discounts on learn to ski packages, which makes it affordable and convenient for first-timers to get started and hit the slopes.

“The Pennsylvania ski resorts are dedicated to providing diverse winter recreational opportunities to help families spend quality time outdoors together, said Linda Irvin, executive director of the Pennsylvania Ski Areas Association. “Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month is a perfect time for families to learn a new winter sport and take advantage of tremendous savings.”

First-timers can take advantage of a $5 discount off of an adult or child midweek learn to ski and snowboard package at any SkiPA resort.

The 21-member resorts encompass all regions of the state from the Endless Mountains to the Philadelphia suburbs, central Pennsylvania from the Maryland to New York borders throughout the Alleghenies.

Package includes beginner lift ticket, rental equipment and beginner group lesson. Visit www.skipa.com/deals/learn-to-ski-and-snowboard for complete package prices at all resorts. The following area SkiPA resorts have dedicated January Learn to Ski & Snowboard specials.

Bear Creek Mountain, Lehigh Valley

Bear Creek is making it easy to learn with a “Single-User Package,” which includes three lift tickets, three beginner lessons and three rentals.

The package is valid any date through Jan. 31 for a single user only.

Blue Mountain Resort, Palmerton

Blue Mountain’s Family & Friend’s package includes rentals, lesson and beginner lift ticket for three people. Must be 6 years and older.

Camelback Mountain Resort, Tannersville

Beginners can enjoy a Learn to Ski package deal, which includes a 90-minute lesson, rentals and lower mountain lift ticket.

Jack Frost/Big Boulder, Blakeslee

Beginners can take advantage of a Learn to Ski/Ride package every Tuesday in January. Package includes a restricted lift ticket, lesson and rental. Not valid for the SnowMonsters children’s program.

For more information on Learn to Ski & Snowboard Month deals or the Pennsylvania Ski Areas Association visit www.SkiPA.com.