Thanks for sharing. We got stuck with points to burn and ended up at Eagle Village, which is likely following on the heals of Tamiment. Was thinking about exploring the area but there are huge black bears around which could pose a threat, and I don't have a gun here. Your video really does a great job at showing me what Tamiment was to the Poconos and why this whole area feels so empty, especially in the summer. There's very little left of the swimming area. Good to know how much wood and nails are probably lurking in that area. Probably not the best place to go swimming.
Wow, outstanding job on this Avery. Being from Wisconsin we have our fair share of abandoned ski hills but nothing this cool. Thanks for taking the time document this gorgeous resort before it is completely shuttered.
Thank you for this video! It's bittersweet to see what's become of Tamiment, but so it goes. I found your video quite compelling, due to a promotional postcard Tamiment issued in 1941, which shows my father, Sy Alpert, competing in a summertime activity which took place in the enclosed area near the shore of what is called 'Second Pond' on Google Maps. That exact area is shown at the 1:00 minute mark in your video, where canoe-loads of vacationers race each other. In my postcard, my dad and his buddy are jousting while standing balanced on their own canoes, while the other vacationers cheer them on. Aside from the fact that I can't imagine trying to do this while standing upright on a board placed across a canoe (!!), I've always loved the photo (my dad died when I was but one week old, so I never knew him) and always wondered what that spot on the earth looks like today. Bittersweet indeed, but... thank you for solving that mystery, and for your well-narrated tour of this symbol of the post-war American boom in which my parents participated. For anyone interested, that promotional postcard may be viewed here: drive.google.com/file/d/1RStay5MlT5AlOExqTYTYo5tRW8iwskH4/view My dad is the hale fellow smiling on the right, no doubt about to knock his buddy into the water :-) Thanks again, Avery!
So sad to see this. I grew up with a vacation home on property here (private homes are on the other side of the lake) and lifeguarded there though the very last summer. We had a lot of homeowners parties in the Constellation Room (the multi sided banquet room shown) and as homeowners had full use of the resort year round. Our family sold once the resort closed. It really was a magical place to spend summers and holds many of my dearest memories; it was very Dirty Dancing like.
Mara hi. I did work there in 1980s it is a great place, I remember Sandiville and I feel sad that the place is run down. Blessings David from Mexico, I moved here from the states many years ago.
I was a Mothers Helper during the summers of 67-69. Two different families that owned cabin homes in Sandyville One of the best memories from my youth. Met my first "love".. A blonde cutie named Peter from W. Va. He was a lifeguard..
I worked as a life guard by day then cocktail waitress at the live performance night club during my college winter break 1978-79 and then returned for 1979 summer to lifeguard & waitress again. Staff dormantory was provided and I made very excellent earnings, I remember making $1K for the month of August 1979. Not too shabby and Tamiment was a really happening, classy resort!
The fire appeared to have been the building that housed the drive terminal, burn remnants can be seen around the terminal, the haul rope would have parted due to the heat of the fire.
I worked there in the mid 90s. It was in full deterioration at that time surprised it lasted as long as it did. It was a natural lake and very much the focal point of the resort in the last years. The legislation of gambling might of saved it.
Sadly the homeowners and condo owners were promised a golf course and hotel amenities as part of the value of their properties. They all got screwed by the former Korean owners and the latest buyers of the property. Many of the people I knew up until 2005 have since passed away. Surely their value has dropped greatly with the loss of the Tamiment Resort. It didn't need to happen this way but stupid foolish management destroy all the hopes of a recovering future. I wish I had the chance to help the latest owners of the property because there were ways to keep it open to the private owners of homes and condos. Johnny Kai
It breaks my heart to see Tamiment deserted and in such disrepair. So many wonderful memories of our childhood were there.
I went there in 1976 for our senior trip. Was very nice. I remember the indoor pool.
Thanks for sharing. We got stuck with points to burn and ended up at Eagle Village, which is likely following on the heals of Tamiment. Was thinking about exploring the area but there are huge black bears around which could pose a threat, and I don't have a gun here. Your video really does a great job at showing me what Tamiment was to the Poconos and why this whole area feels so empty, especially in the summer. There's very little left of the swimming area. Good to know how much wood and nails are probably lurking in that area. Probably not the best place to go swimming.
Wow, outstanding job on this Avery. Being from Wisconsin we have our fair share of abandoned ski hills but nothing this cool. Thanks for taking the time document this gorgeous resort before it is completely shuttered.
Thanks you!
Thank you for this video! It's bittersweet to see what's become of Tamiment, but so it goes. I found your video quite compelling, due to a promotional postcard Tamiment issued in 1941, which shows my father, Sy Alpert, competing in a summertime activity which took place in the enclosed area near the shore of what is called 'Second Pond' on Google Maps. That exact area is shown at the 1:00 minute mark in your video, where canoe-loads of vacationers race each other. In my postcard, my dad and his buddy are jousting while standing balanced on their own canoes, while the other vacationers cheer them on. Aside from the fact that I can't imagine trying to do this while standing upright on a board placed across a canoe (!!), I've always loved the photo (my dad died when I was but one week old, so I never knew him) and always wondered what that spot on the earth looks like today. Bittersweet indeed, but... thank you for solving that mystery, and for your well-narrated tour of this symbol of the post-war American boom in which my parents participated. For anyone interested, that promotional postcard may be viewed here: drive.google.com/file/d/1RStay5MlT5AlOExqTYTYo5tRW8iwskH4/view My dad is the hale fellow smiling on the right, no doubt about to knock his buddy into the water :-) Thanks again, Avery!
So sad to see this. I grew up with a vacation home on property here (private homes are on the other side of the lake) and lifeguarded there though the very last summer. We had a lot of homeowners parties in the Constellation Room (the multi sided banquet room shown) and as homeowners had full use of the resort year round. Our family sold once the resort closed. It really was a magical place to spend summers and holds many of my dearest memories; it was very Dirty Dancing like.
It really has an interesting history. It's a unique part of the area's history. Thanks for sharing your experiences here!
It really was. I feel we are hitting the same nostalgia hole at the same time.
Mara hi. I did work there in 1980s it is a great place, I remember Sandiville and I feel sad that the place is run down. Blessings David from Mexico, I moved here from the states many years ago.
I was a Mothers Helper during the summers of 67-69. Two different families that owned cabin homes in Sandyville
One of the best memories from my youth. Met my first "love".. A blonde cutie named Peter from W. Va. He was a lifeguard..
I have worked as a lifeguard summer 2001; miss that place; so sad to see it closed
Good job, filming and slow, easy to understand narration. But, it's sad to see these once fun Ski areas just left to rot away.......
I have to say your tours are informative, full of history, and very substantial on great things to see. I like your work!
Thank you!
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When I worked at unity house we used to sneak over to the hole in the fence I think Wayne Newton owned it at that time
I worked as a life guard by day then cocktail waitress at the live performance night club during my college winter break 1978-79 and then returned for 1979 summer to lifeguard & waitress again. Staff dormantory was provided and I made very excellent earnings, I remember making $1K for the month of August 1979. Not too shabby and Tamiment was a really happening, classy resort!
Thanks very interesting!
I worked there at the end of 90 s !
Great information, photography, and narrative Avery Zucco! 👍 I enjoyed exploring Tamiment ⛷
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!
I went there for a Key Club convention in the early 1980s when I was in high school.
My first job at 14 yrs was a golf caddy here. A very Long Par 72.
I'd love to get one of those old chairs
To hang in my back yard next to my fence made of old skis!!
The fire appeared to have been the building that housed the drive terminal, burn remnants can be seen around the terminal, the haul rope would have parted due to the heat of the fire.
Honeymooned there in March of 79 ,so sad to see what has become of it.. still have salt and peppers from the gift shop
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The chair lift has a wisconsin motor!!
I worked there in the mid 90s. It was in full deterioration at that time surprised it lasted as long as it did. It was a natural lake and very much the focal point of the resort in the last years. The legislation of gambling might of saved it.
I played in the house band there in the mid 90s. Yes, it was in decline then.
Yea what a pretty place
The water pump hs a deutz motor!
Thanks for the info on that! I know next to nothing about the motors that go with the snowmaking systems.
very sad, They tore the buildings down and never did anything with it. The resort was a piece of history.
Sadly the homeowners and condo owners were promised a golf course and hotel amenities as part of the value of their properties. They all got screwed by the former Korean owners and the latest buyers of the property. Many of the people I knew up until 2005 have since passed away. Surely their value has dropped greatly with the loss of the Tamiment Resort. It didn't need to happen this way but stupid foolish management destroy all the hopes of a recovering future. I wish I had the chance to help the latest owners of the property because there were ways to keep it open to the private owners of homes and condos. Johnny Kai
It really is a shame. Sadly the property is still vacant. Hopefully somebody can figure out some use for it in the future.
Skied here on a school trip in 1978......what a shitty hill....total run down borsch belt dump of a resort
I was there on our school senior trip in 1976.
I didn't go skiing but we did use the snow mobiles.