Powder Ridge Park Ski Resort
# 3Overall in Connecticut
All ReviewsOverview
Opened in 1959, Powder Ridge was one of the most popular ski area south of Massachusetts in Middlefield, Connecticut on Besek Mountain. It was continuously operated until 2006-2007 season, then closed, but reopened in December of 2013 and has been restored and upgraded to its current operation.
The reopened mountain park features a 500 foot vertical drop with 80 skiable acres and 19 named trails. Four terrain parks entertain the freestyler while tubing is included with every lift ticket purchase.
Best Time for Snow
Average Snowfall
9"
6"
4"
2"
0"
0"
Nov
0.4"
Dec
7"
Jan
5"
Feb
4"
Mar
Terrain Overview
45%
Beginners Runs
40%
Intermediate Runs
15%
Advanced Runs
20
Runs in Total
0.5 mi
Longest Run
80 ac
Skiable Terrain
40 ac
Night Skiing
68 ac
Snow Making
Total Lifts: 6
1
Triple Chairs
2
Double Chairs
3
Surface Lifts
Elevation
720'
Summit
550'
Vertical Drop
170'
Base
Important Dates
December 26, 20232023/12/26
Projected Opening
March 17, 20242024/03/17
Projected Closing
100
Projected Days Open
80
Days Open Last Year
64
Years Open
80"
Average Snowfall
Contact Information
Powder Ridge Park
99 Powder Hill Road
06455 Middlefield, Connecticut
United States
Copyright © 1995-2023 Mountain News LLC. All rights reserved.