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Things to do in Connecticut, United States: The Best Ski & Snowboard Areas
Connecticut is a study in attraction and contrast. In one small state, you’ll find miles of sandy oceanfront shoreline, acres of forested hiking trails, and world-class museums, art and theater. Here family-friendly adventure parks and aquariums are just minutes from dynamic casino resorts and quaint, historic small towns — offering experiences that range from culinary to cultural, luxurious to laid-back. It’s the perfect place to unwind and recharge, all at the same time.
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1. Mohawk State Forest
2. Mount Southington Ski Area
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 64 reviews
**Our hours of operation currently reflect our Guest Services Office hours.** Just minutes from Exit 30 on I-84. Mount Southington offers a full range of slopes and terrain for all abilities to enjoy! Four chairlifts provide easy access to our varied trails, including our terrain park with new and challenging features as well as our mini halfpipe. State-of-the-art snowmaking and grooming make every run a great run - all across the mountain. Just starting out? Our ski and snowboarding lessons and weekly children's programs provide a fun and nurturing environment, giving kids (and adults) the skills they need to progress quickly and safely! We have racing teams, after school programs, night skiing, affordable packages and more. There are so many ways to bring the delight of skiing and riding into your winter. We've been doing it for over 50 years!
Reviewed By mic837
I went with the family and we took a lesson there. Heather, the instructor, was excellent and so attuned to the student's needs. She also made the whole experience fun and exciting. The staff, in general, were pleasant and courteous. The place was really well-groomed and despite the relatively warm weather the snow was excellent to ski on. The whole family had a great experience and I'll definitely return.
3. Ski Sundown
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 75 reviews
Day or night skiing and snowboarding until 10pm, seven days a week from early December through late March. Sixteen trails (15 lit for night skiing) offer varied terrain choices for skiers and snowboarders of all abilities. Ski Sundown has 100% snowmaking coverage and a twice daily groom for the most reliable conditions in the region. Two terrain parks, a designated mogul trail in spring, and free NASTAR racing on Sunday afternoons and Thursday nights (with lift ticket or pass). Snowsports School offers group, private and multi-week lessons for kids ages 3+, teens and adults. Full service rental and repair shop, ski shop, modern and spacious lodge with two self-service food courts, apres-ski lounge and mountain view decks.
Reviewed By agnitfom2000 - Glastonbury, United States
I really learned to appreciate Ski Sundown this season with COVID-19. I was able to go skiing locally 10 days this season. Because of quarantine restrictions, skiing access outside of Connecticut was really limited. Without Sundown I would have had a 2 day season as opposed to a 12 day season. Before this year, my entire experience with Ski Sundown was at night. Night skiing is great there. Everything is illuminated very well, except for a single connector trail. In the past, they did grooming between 5 & 6 PM but didn't do it this year. The area is open from 8 or 9 AM to 10 PM at night. This year with an altered work schedule I was also able to ski there during the day. Day skiing is great too. Views are especially good from the top of Gunbarrel trail. This year I used a Mid-Week Pass which is a really good deal. 12 days of skiing for a little under $300. Once your pass has been read for the day, one can ski anytime during open hours, day or night, and can come or go as desired. The pass was also great in that you could go whenever you want during COVID. No reservation was required for the pass but you were strongly encouraged to pre-reserve standard lift tickets, since on busier days you could go and find out they were sold out. I typically skied about 20 runs over a 5 hour period each time. Trail difficulty varies from very easy learning trails to the double black Satan's Stairway. The learning trails start with a flat conveyer, then a sloped conveyer, then a slow lift to practice on, so they have a full range of slopes. Then you can graduate to the two lifts on the main mountain. Snow making is very impressive. From what I can tell, they can make snow on the entire mountain all at once. That capability enables them to recover quickly from the occasional thaws that happen every year in CT. The season started with all made snow and was great, except you had to be careful not to go off the edge! Later the season had great natural snow. The lodge is nice but somewhat rustic. it has bathrooms, a cafeteria, a viewing area, indoor and outdoor seating, and lockers and gear storage. The cafeteria is not as good as in the past, mostly due to everything having to be pre-made for COVID. They had a grill for weekend and holiday use which was probably better. Parking is excellent and close to the lodge. Staff are all very nice and helpful, both indoors and out. I've never been to another ski area where I've seen the ski patrol practice rescues as much as they do here. The place does need a new computer system, or a computer expert to revamp their existing system. Purchasing passes or getting them printed was always difficult due to system misbehavior. I got staff assistance but then they had problems too. Another advantage of getting the Mid Week Pass is you only have to deal with the computerized purchasing system once.
4. Mohawk Mountain
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 56 reviews
Reviewed By samoppenheim - New York City, United States
Really impressed by the lessons for my kids, they totally grew from never been on skis to going down the whole mountain (on green level runs) in just a few lessons! Easy check in, gear rental, so kind and helpful everyone friendly! lines not too long, slopes and runs all well organized. A highly recommended little place to ski!
5. Woodbury Ski Area
Overall Ratings
3.0 based on 163 reviews
