Yes, Connecticut has ski areas! Though it might not rival Vermont or New Hampshire for steep slopes, Connecticut can be a suitable destination for a one-day or weekend skiing trip and a particularly good place to learn to ski.
 
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 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: New for 2006, Mohawk Mountain's 4th grader program allows 4th grade students in Connecticut to apply to receive three free lift tickets for use any day during the season.

Directions: From Hartford, follow I-84 West to exit 39 for Farmington/Route 4.

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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 closest to Hartford in the central part of the state. It's a great choice for snowboarders--the Boarder Alpine Park features tabletops, spines, rails and a big air jump, 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: Purchase a Slide & Save Card for $70, and you'll save $10 off any day lift ticket and $5 off any night, sunset or half-day lift ticket all season long. Details are online, or call 860-628-0954.

Directions: From Hartford, take I-84 West to Exit 30. Turn right off the exit and follow signs to Mount Southington. More Directions


Powder Ridge Ski Area
99 Powder Hill Road, Middlefield, Connecticut
860-349-3454

Powder Ridge Ski Area is currently for sale and will not open for the 2006-2007 ski season.

 

 

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, is a great place to learn to ski or board. It's also home in 2007 to the Connecticut Senior Winter Games.

Quick Facts: 65 acres, 15 trails (14 lighted), 5 lifts, top elevation - 1,075 feet, vertical drop - 625 feet, 100% snowmaking, adult or junior 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


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 skating. Woodbury is also Connecticut's only ski area with snow bikes.

Quick Facts: 150 acres, 17 trails, 4 lifts, top elevation - 850 feet, vertical drop - 300 feet, 100% snowmaking, 8 tubing courses, group lessons are available weekends, 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