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Skiing is Believing
At Connecticut’s ski areas, beginners and experienced skiers are in for downhill delights. Over a long weekend, you can visit several key ski spots or stay delightfully in place. Now let’s all root for snowy weather!
- Winter
- Mohawk Mountain
- Ski Sundown
- Mount Southington
- Powder Ridge Mountain Park & Resort
Mohawk Mountain Ski Area, Cornwall
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Mohawk Mountain
A tradition since 1947, Mohawk Mountain in Cornwall features 24 trails for skiing and snowboarding, five chairlifts and a “wonder carpet” for beginners. With 107 skiable acres on 150 acres of state forest, Mohawk has a 650-foot vertical drop and a 1,600-foot summit. While in the area, take time for a photo op at the historic West Cornwall Covered Bridge that spans the Housatonic River.
Ski Sundown, New Hartford
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Ski Sundown
Another option is to head to Ski Sundown in New Hartford. This family ski area has three triple chair lifts and two conveyors, 16 trails (the longest is a mile) on 70 skiable acres, a 625-foot vertical drop and 1,075 summit.
Mount Southington Ski Area, Southington
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Mount Southington
More centrally located in Connecticut is Mount Southington in Southington, located right next to an exit off I-84. This friendly mountain has 14 trails on 50 skiable acres, a vertical drop of 425 feet and a summit 525 feet above sea level.
Powder Ridge Mountain Park & Resort, Middlefield
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Powder Ridge Mountain Park & Resort
And newly reopened to skiers is Powder Ridge Mountain Park & Resort in Middlefield, featuring 20 trails and brand-new, ready-to-go facilities. Activities include skiing, boarding, tubing and snow biking.