Events in the Poconos

Cardboard Box Derby

Cardboard Box Derby is Back on the Mountain!

Build it, race it, & hope it holds!

Join us on Saturday, March 14 for this FREE event packed with fun for the whole family.

Use your creativity and crafting skills to build your cardboard box racer and put it to the test on our Snow Tubing Hills. Only carboard, tape, glue, string and paper may be used.

Prizes will be awarded to boxes in the categories of Best Kona Big Wave themed, Fastest, Most Creative, and Biggest Fail of the day.

Check-in for all racers will be held from 11-11:45am in the Adventure Center at the bottom of the mountain. All racers must be checked in by 11:45pm. The race will begin at Noon.

Spectators are welcome!

The Rules

There can only be 4 riders per box
All participants must be 10 years or older
All participants must sign a waiver at check-in, anyone under the age of 18 will need a parent or guardian to sign
All participants must be checked in by 1:45pm
All participants must wear a helmet
You must secure your participant number to your box
Boxes must be constructed of cardboard, tape, paper, string and glue ONLY

Pet Policy

Blue Mountain Resort insists that all pets be on leashes and kept under control, Pet owners are required to clean up after their pets. We do realize, however, that not all pets that visit the Resort are comfortable with their surroundings. We reserve the right to ask anyone whose pet appears to be uncomfortable or is not under control to please leave the Resort.

Guests may not leave pets unattended at any time, including our guests staying at Blue Mountain Resort campgrounds. Pets are not permitted in any eatery areas and restaurants. Blue Mountain Resort does permit service animals in all areas excluding on ski lifts and ski trails open for skiing.

No pets are permitted at special events unless the event specifically invites pets to the event. Pets, besides service animals, are not permitted at the Cardboard Box Derby.