Blue Mountain Sports

Frequently Asked Questions

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What is your physical address?

  We are located at 34 Susquehanna Street  Jim Thorpe, PA 18229  GPS coordinates 40.86293, - 75.73853   Back to Top

What are your hours?  We are open all year long and most holidays.  We are closed New Years Day, Easter Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. If you want any kind of rental for any of these days, you must pick them up the day before and return them the day after these major holidays.  Our hours vary according to the season.  Click here for our current hours.  Back to Top

How far are you from....? We are about 2 hours 15 minutes from New York City, 1-1/2 hours from Philly, 1-1/2 hours from Bushkill, 1 hour from Shawnee, and 1 hour 45 minutes from Harrisburg. These times are estimates and depend on how heavy traffic is.  It is always a good idea to allow yourself extra driving time.  For directions, click here.  Back to Top

Do you take credit cards?  Yes, we accept Mastercard debit and credit cards, Visa debit and credit cards, American Express and Discover cards.  Back to Top

What kind of recreation do you offer? We offer 4 season recreation for the whole family.  You can choose from mountain biking, lake and river kayaking, snowboarding, skiing, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing (Cross country and Snowshoeing are dependant on natural snow.) We rent equipment for all these sports and provide a shuttle service for all but the X-Country skiing and Snowshoeing.  Back to Top

Do you offer multi-day discounts? Yes, if you rent for 2 or more consecutive days, you will receive a $5.00 discount on your second and subsequent days rentals.  Back to Top

Do you have combination packages?  Yes, we have several multi-day combo packages.  Click here to see them.  Back to Top

How does our bike shuttle work? You will park your car in Downtown Jim Thorpe.  There is all day parking in the county parking lot for a small fee. Then you will come to our business at above address.  The shuttle will pick you up here and drop you off at the start of your bike ride where you will ride back into town or the end of your kayak trip which will start in Jim Thorpe and end at Bowmanstown.  Your shuttle options are The Switchback, which is a gentle 9 mile downhill mountain biking trail through the woods and passing by Mauch Chunk Lake at the half-way point, The Lehigh Gorge Trail, which is a mild 2% downhill grade along the Lehigh River.  The Lehigh Gorge has a 15 mile option or a 25 mile option.  Reservations are recommended for all shuttles and rentals.  Back to Top

What does your shuttle cost?  The Lehigh Gorge, 15 mile shuttle is $19.99 per person + tax .  There is no extra charge to take you further up river to the 25 mile drop-off point.  The Switchback Trail shuttle is $15.99 per person + tax.  Back to Top

Do you shuttle people and their own kayaks to White Haven or Rockport?  Yes, reservations are a must and the cost per person is $20.00 + tax.  You would follow the same schedule as our bike shuttle service.  Remember to check with DCNR regarding their regulations for using the river.  You can check here  http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/parks/lehighgorge.aspx#whitewater  Back to Top

How much is a bike rental?  The cost to rent a bike is $29.99 + tax per person.  It is an all day rental.  You must bring your bike back no later than 15 minutes before closing or you may keep it overnight if you make arrangements to do so at the time of your reservation or at the time you rent your bike.  If you are renting and shuttling, we will discount the cost of your rental.  Back to Top

Where can I bike? There are many different trails in the area with varying levels of difficulty.  Our staff can help you find the trail that is perfect for you.  Most beginners prefer the Scenic Lehigh Gorge or The Switchback Trail.  Back to Top

Should we bring a lunch? There are many great places to eat right in Downtown Jim Thorpe.  There is nowhere to grab a bite along the trails.  The only exception is along the Switchback Trail at the Mauch Chunk Lake Park beach concession.  It is a good idea to either eat before your trip or pick up a lunch to take along with you.  If you are packing a lunch, bring a backpack.  Back to Top

Are reservations necessary? Occasionally, you will be able to walk in and take a trip without a reservation.  However, we can not guarantee you a spot on the shuttle or a bike rental if you do not have a reservation.  A reservation is ALWAYS in your best interest.  During the month of October, a reservation is a must!  Back to Top

How do I make a reservation? To make a reservation, call us at 800-599-4421 or 570-325-4421.  One of our knowledgeable staff members will help you set up the perfect trip for you.  When you call to reserve, we will ask you for a credit card number.  Nothing is charged to this number unless you either do not show up for your trip or you cancel with less than 24 hours notice   ( 1 week for organized groups of 15 or more).  If this is the case then your card will be charged for the full amount and you will be sent a raincheck which is good for 1 year from the date of issue.  The card number you give us does not pay for your trip.  You will still have to pay for your trip when you come in to do your paperwork.  If you were sent a raincheck, you will use the raincheck that was sent to you.  If you are renting a bike we will need your height at the time the reservation is made.  This ensures that you will be given the proper size frame.  Back to Top

Do you run trips on the river?  Yes, temperature and river levels permitting, we do daily sit-on-top kayak trips on the river.  You need to be here at Noon and we launch you on the river in Jim Thorpe and pick you up around 4:30 - 5:00 downriver in Bowmanstown.  People who have never picked up a paddle have done this trip and had a wonderful time.  It is not whitewater, although, you will have a few small rapids depending on the river level.  You will be given instructions before you are launched.  It is a great trip!  Minimum age requirement is 12 yrs old.   Back to Top