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The town was named after the mountain, which was named for Sioux Cheif Standing Elk.  This magnificent and distinctive mountain thrusts its rugged profile 11,166 feet skyward, forming the northernmost extension of the Medicine Bow Range. Providing a good home for elk and mule deer which abound, this beautiful mountain can be seen for many miles along the Interstate-80 and US 30 routes.

North Chair at Elk Mountain accesses a top elevation of 2,667 ft (813 m)—the highest lift-serviced skiing in eastern Pennsylvania. Elk has a 925 ft (282 m) vertical drop, 27 trails (six greens, 10 blues and 11 diamonds) and two terrain parks. Five double chair lifts and a fixed-grip quad chair lift provide access to the top of the mountain. Four of the lifts, including the quad, run from the base to just below the summit of the mountain. Most ski runs are groomed, but a few are allowed to bump up, or become moguled, to allow for additional challenge. The mountain receives, on average, 5 feet of natural snow per season. Snowmaking covers 100% of the 180 acres (73 ha) of skiable terrain. The base complex features a day lodge, guest services, ski school center, restaurant, rentals, and a ski-and-snowboard shop.