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Ski Sundown Overview

http://www.skisundown.com (860) 379-7669

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Ski Sundown

Ski Sundown, located in the small town of New Hartford, CT, is one of the premier ski areas in Connecticut. Sundown has 15 trails, 14 lit up for night skiing, spread out over 65 acres of skiable terrain for skiers and snowboarders to enjoy. Skiers can access trails via 3 triple chairlifts, 1 double and a conveyor. The mountain has 100% snowmaking capacity and an impressive, for Connecticut, 1075 foot summit elevation. Sundown prides itself on their top-notch terrain parks, located on Stinger and Tom's Treat. Sundown's lodge is spacious and provides tons of seating and dining options, as well as coin operated lockers and Free Wi-Fi internet access.

Elevation

  • Summit
    1075ft
  • Vertical Drop
    625ft
  • Base
    450ft

Terrain

Beginner Runs

50%

Intermediate Runs

25%

Advanced Runs

25%

Expert Runs

0%

Terrain Parks

2

Longest Run

1 MILES

Skiable Terrain

65 ACRE

Lifts

  • Total Number Of Lifts: 5
  • Gondolas & Trams: 0
  • Eight Person Lifts: 0
  • High Speed Sixes: 0
  • High Speed Quads: 0
  • Quad Chairs: 0
  • Triple Chairs: 3
  • Double Chairs: 1
  • Surface Lifts: 1

Tourist Office

PO Box 208

06057 New Hartford

Connecticut

United States

Phone: (860) 379-7669

customerservice@skisundown.com

Ski Sundown Website Tourist office

Important Dates

Projected Opening Ski Season: 12/01/2012

Projected Closing Ski Season: 03/31/2013

Projected Days Open: 100

Days Open Last Year: 86

Years Open: 44

Average Snowfall: 45"

Ski Sundown Reviews

  • by ctdiver 23rd February 2013
    • Overall Rating 4
    • Family Friendly 4
    • All Mtn. Terrain 4
    • Terrain Park 4
    • Nightlife 1

    Decent little area in Connecticut

    Pros: friendly staff, night skiing, snowmaking, terrain park, moguls, empty on weekdays
    Cons: kids area is too steep, low elevation, pricey

     
  • by jaynjay21 5th January 2012
    • Overall Rating 4
    • Family Friendly 4
    • All Mtn. Terrain 3
    • Terrain Park 0
    • Nightlife 4

    local hill

    Pros: week days are empty
    Cons: weekends are crowded

     
  • by jaynjay21 5th April 2011
    • Overall Rating 3
    • Family Friendly 4
    • All Mtn. Terrain 3
    • Terrain Park 2
    • Nightlife 2

    it is what it is

    Pros: good 'local' 'hill'
    Cons: pricey, get crowded

     
  • by CTskinerd 15th March 2011
    • Overall Rating 4
    • Family Friendly 4
    • All Mtn. Terrain 3
    • Terrain Park 2
    • Nightlife 1

    Pretty Good

    Pros: Clean Lodge, Good Lifts, Decent Steeps
    Cons: Expensive, Crowded, Not many trails

     

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