Snow is there all around Connecticut and with this comes the best time of the year for Ski. As the temperature is not that extreme this probably is the month when Skiing should be explored. Amazingct.com identified the top 4 places for skiing in CT this Winter.
1. Ski Sundown
At Ski Sundown, Trails are available for all levels of skill. Terrain parks offer jumps, ramps, banks, fun boxes, jibs, rails, half pipes, quarter pipes, and more. Small-group and private lessons for age four and older in small classes. Adaptive lessons for disabled people.
Season passes and discounted mid-week 12-pack of passes are available here. Pass protection allows pro-rated rebate of season pass if skier is injured and unable to ski during winter. Equipment rentals and repairs are available here. Cafeteria here is pretty good and has outdoor deck with barbecue on weekends.
Mount Southington ski area covers 51 acres of skiable and has two terrain parks and 14 trails for all levels of ability. Easy drive from Stamford, New Haven and Hartford. This place is pretty affordable and is family-friendly. Deals over here include the Frequent Skier Passport, which may be used every day, once per day, and through out the season, for $60. A first-time package and an advanced package include lesson and lift tickets for a reasonable price.
One hundred percent snowmaking. Cafeteria and other dining, shops, rentals, ski school and snowboarding school are available over here.
Powder Ridge had a difficult financial history, but since it first opened in 1961, it has been a favorite destination for Connecticut and New York skiers during winter. The area closed in 2007, but it was purchased, rehabilitated, and reopened for the 2013-2014 season.
Twenty trails from bunny to black diamond; a full half-pipe terrain park. Equipment rentals; lessons; racing teams. Skiers in all groups are welcome here.
Mohawk Mountain Ski Area is the oldest and largest ski area in Connecticut and sometimes called the home of snowmaking in the state. First Experience Day welcomes newcomers to the sport. Deals and discounts for 4th graders, active military and college students. Packages for beginning skiers and snowboarders as well as mountain masters. Pre-order packages at online store to reduce wait time.
Dining at the mountain in the base lodge and lodging and dining in the town of Cornwall. Restaurant and cafeteria, renovated learning center area, ski and snowboard rentals. Open Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; weekends, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
