Here's a quick guide to the ski and snowboard areas in Connecticut:
Mohawk Mountain Ski Area
46 Meadow Road, Cornwall, Connecticut
860-672-6100/800-895-5222
Located in the northwestern part of Connecticut in the foothills of the Berkshire Mountains, Mohawk Mountain has a long and interesting history. It was here in 1949 that Walt Schoenknecht invented snowmaking!
Quick Facts: 107 skiable acres, 24 trails (12 lighted), 6 lifts, top elevation - 1,600 feet, vertical drop - 650 feet, 95% snowmaking, instruction for all levels offered by Mohawk Mountain Learning Center.
Tidbit: Ski for just $20 on Friday mornings this season from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. (holiday periods excluded).
Directions: From Hartford, follow I-84 West to exit 39 for Farmington/Route 4. Follow Route 4 West to the mountain, about 1 hour and 20 minutes. More Directions
Current Ski Conditions at Mohawk Mountain
Mount Southington Ski Area
396 Mt. Vernon Road, Southington, Connecticut
860-628-0954
This family ski area is located close to Hartford in the central part of the state. It's a great choice for snowboarders--the newly expanded Terrain Park features big air rails, boxes and more, plus all ski trails are open to boarders.
Quick Facts: 50 acres, 14 trails (14 lighted), 8 lifts, top elevation - 525 feet, vertical drop - 425 feet, 100% snowmaking, private and group instruction for children and adults.
Tidbit: Before you head to Mount Southington, check the ski area's Web site for printable online coupons.
Directions: From Hartford, take I-84 West to Exit 30. Turn right off the exit and follow signs to Mount Southington. More Directions
Current Ski Conditions at Mount Southington
Ski Sundown
126 Ratlum Road, New Hartford, Connecticut
860-379-SNOW (7669)
Ski Sundown, located just west of Hartford County in the town of New Hartford, Connecticut, is a great place to learn to ski or board. The ski area is celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2009.
Quick Facts: 65 acres, 15 trails (14 lighted), 5 lifts, top elevation - 1,075 feet, vertical drop - 625 feet, 100% snowmaking, adult and child group and private lessons available.
Tidbit: Give the gift of skiing by calling 860-379-SNOW to purchase Ski Sundown gift cards, or buy them online.
Directions: From Hartford, head west on Route 44 to Route 219 in New Hartford. Turn right on Route 219 North. Go 1.5 miles, turn right on Ratlum Road, and Ski Sundown is .5 miles on the right. More Directions
Current Ski Conditions at Ski Sundown
Woodbury Ski Area
785 Washington Road, Route 47, Woodbury, Connecticut
203-263-2203
Woodbury Ski Area in western Connecticut has the distinction of being the state's first ski area to open each season--it's guaranteed! A cross-country skiing area is located across the street; an eight-course, lift-serviced tubing hill is fun for the whole family; and the indoor and outdoor skate park, which is open year-round, offers day and night skateboarding. Woodbury is also Connecticut's only ski area with snow bikes.
Quick Facts: 100 acres, 17 trails, 6 lifts, top elevation - 850 feet, vertical drop - 300 feet, 100% snowmaking, 8 tubing courses, group lessons are available weekends and holidays, private lessons by appointment.
Tidbit: Woodbury has free Wi-Fi Internet access so that you can check email, news and scores between runs.
Directions: From Hartford, take I-84 West to exit 17. Merge onto CT-64/Chase Parkway, then turn slightly right onto US-6/Main Street. Turn left onto Washington Road/CT-47. Woodbury Ski Area is 4 miles on the left. More Directions
Current Ski Conditions at Woodbury Ski Area
