If you have ever wondered what all of those skiers snowboarders are excited about, Connecticut has nearby places to find out for yourself. Each area has beginner's packages which include rental equipment, a lesson, lift ticket, and beginner slopes you can practice on.
Skiing and snowboarding are for kids 5 and above, at least. It is a perfect activity for the 8+ crowd. Lift tickets can be bought by the season and equipment can be rented for an entire season if you have discovered a family passion.
While Connecticut is in New England, albeit lower New England, and going down snowy slopes is part of our heritage. If you are an experienced skier or snowboarder, which is your favorite if you ski in Connecticut? If you are new and try it or have tried it for the first time recently, I would love to hear about your experience. I am not a skier but would love for my kids to learn a fun, active way to keep busy and fit in the winter months.
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46 Great Hollow Rd.
Cornwall, CT
1-800-895-5222
Hours: 8 am - 10 pm Saturday, 8 am - 4 pm Sunday, 9:30 am - 10 pm weekdays
Activities: Skiing, snowboarding, lessons with a special program for children as young as 4 to learn to ski with an experienced parent
Amenities: Ski shop, two lodges, one with a deck, cafeteria, rentals
396 Mount Vernon Rd
Plantsville, CT 06479
(860) 628-0954
Hours: 9 am - 10 pm weekends, 10 am - 10 pm weekdays
Activities: Skiing, snowboarding, terrain parks
Amenities: Lodge, live entertainment on Saturday evenings, rentals, lessons,
126 Ratlum Rd.
New Hartford, CT 06057
860-379-7669
Hours: 8 am - 10 pm on weekends, 9 am to 10 pm on weekdays
Activities: Skiing, snowboarding
Amenities: Ski shop, food and lounge, repair facility, lessons, rentals, free Wi-Fi
785 Washington Rd.
Woodbury, CT
203-263-2203
Hours: approximately 10 am to 10 pm
Activities: Skiing, tubing, snow bikes, snowboarding and snowboard park, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, skate park, after school program, skiing lessons,
Amenities: Snack bar, free Wi-Fi, Outside deck, ski shop, rentals
If we get a decent snowfall, I'll update with snowshoeing and cross-country skiing information.
