Elk sits in the Endless Mountains, north of Scranton. It advertises itself as offering Vermont skiing, and the trail system does contain stretches that live up that billing. No resort amenities are to be found nearby, but if you come here to simply ride or ski—and maybe have dinner in the excellent base lodge restaurant—you will be amply rewarded. Elk Mountain does things like "dusting" the moguls with man-made snow when they get too icy, and the trails offer variety, texture, and challenge. Not a great beginner's mountain, but a fine place to hone your skills.