DOWNHILL > Connecticut
MOHAWK MOUNTAIN SKI AREA
Address: 46 Great Hollow Rd, Cornwall
Phone: 800.895.5222
Web: http://www.mohawkmtn.com
Email: mmtn2@mohawkmtn.com
Hours: Mon-Thurs from 9 am to 10 pm; Fri and Sat from 8:30 am to 10 pm; Sun from 8:30 am to 4 pm
Founded by Skiing Hall of Famer Walt Schoenknecht in 1947, Mohawk Mountain provides 107 skiable acres on 350 scenic acres of state forest in the Southern Berkshires.
Vertical drop: 650 feet
Number of trails: 24 total; 11 novice, seven intermediate, six expert
Snowboarding: none, but snowboarders are welcome to use downhill trails
Snowmaking capacity: 95%
Lifts: four double chairs, one triple chair, one wonder carpet
Rates: Fri-Sun and holidays, adults $50, juniors 5-15 $42, children $15; Mon-Thurs, full-day $30, half-day $20
Rentals: $38 adult ski package, $30 junior ski package
Instruction: beginner ski and snowboard package $62, group lessons $28 per person, private lessons $85 per hour
Lodging: in Cornwall Bridge, Kent, Lakeville, and Litchfield
MOUNT SOUTHINGTON
Address: Off I-84, Southington
Phone: 860.628.0954 or 800.982.6828
Web: http://www.mountsouthington.com
Email: staff@mountsouthington.com
Hours: Mon-Thurs from 10 am to 10 pm; Fri-Sun from 9 am to 10 pm
This mountain has trails catering to skiers and boarders of every ability. Ski and board school offers lessons for children as young as three.
Vertical drop: 425 feet
Number of trails: 14 total; one-third beginner, one-third intermediate, one-third advanced
Snowboarding: terrain park
Snowmaking capacity: 100%
Lifts: one triple chair, two double chairs, two T-bars, two handle tows, and one carpet lift
Rates: adults $48, seniors/kids 6-12 $42, children $12; four-hour and night passes available
Rentals: $36 ski package, $36 snowboards
Instruction: group lesson $30 per session, private lesson $70 per session
Lodging: nearby in Southington
SKI SUNDOWN
Address: 126 Ratlum Rd, New Hartford
Phone: 860.379.7669
Web: http://www.skisundown.com
Email: customerservice@skisundown.com
Hours: weekends and holidays from 8 am to 10 pm; weekdays from 9 am to 10 pm
Season runs from mid-Dec to late March.
Vertical drop: 625 feet
Number of trails: 15 total; 50 percent novice, 25 percent intermediate, 25 percent expert. 14 trails equipped with night lighting
Snowboarding: terrain park
Snowmaking capacity: 100%
Lifts: three triple chairs, one double chair, one conveyor
Rates: adult $50, juniors $45; night sessions $32 for adults, $29 for juniors. Admission always $15 for children under 6 and $22 for seniors
Rentals: $39 adult ski package, $15 child ski package
Instruction: $40 for group lesson, $99 for private lesson. Parent/tot lessons for three- to six-year-olds, $110 per hour
Lodging: numerous hotels, inns, and B&Bs in the Farmington Valley within 20 minutes
