Ski Ward

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 chairlis, 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.

Located in the Berkshire Mountains of Western Massachusetts, Ski Butternut, is an easy trip from Connecticut, New York City and New Jersey. It provides 110 acres of skiable terrain on 22 trails. 100% of Butternut's trails are covered by snowmaking. Ski Butternut prides itself on being an affordable family ski area that offers ski and snowboard lessons, ski rentals, and even a 7 lane tubing center. The town of Great Barrington offers a wide variety of great New England dining and lodging options for guests.

Alpine skiing and snowboarding are activities that the whole family can enjoy together. With today's teaching methods and the newest skis and snowboards along with snowmaking and grooming, you can be skiing or snowboarding in very little time. Ski & snowboard lessons aren't just for beginners. As you continue and your ability improves, lessons will re inforce what you already know and helps you progress to the next level.

For 84 years, we have been home to generations of skiers and riders. Families and friends have grown up side-by-side on the slopes, and every season we commit to introducing the Pleasant Mountain experience to a new group of skiers and riders. The mountain has glade skiing in Sherwood Forest for intermediate skiers; advanced skiers can explore the glade areas off the east side. A learning center, conveniently located in front of the base lodge, features a surface li available at no cost which parents can use to introduce their kids to skiing or boarding without having to buy a li ticket.

Saddleback Maine is located in Sandy River Plantation, near Rangeley, Maine, on the northwestern slopes of Saddleback Mountain. It is the largest independent ski area on the east coast, in terms of number of skiable acres (600). It has (6) lifts, (85%) snowmaking percentage, vertical drop (2,000 feet [610 m]), and skier days.[1][2] After almost five years of closed doors, Saddleback Mountain was sold to the Arctaris Impact Fund and reopened on December 15, 2020.

Today, Ragged offers 200+ acres of trails, 98 percent state-of-the-art snowmaking coverage, five lifts -- including New Hampshire's only high speed six-pack -- and two New England colonial-style lodges that provide all the amenities a family could need. Ragged Mountain is a great place to learn to ski or snowboard, and the Ski School offers programs for all ages and ability levels. Ragged is home to the Burton Learn to Ride Program closest to Boston.

Powderhouse Hill Ski Area is located on Agamenticus Road where it intersects with Route 4 in South Berwick, Maine. It's open for business and not eligible for membership in The New England Lost Ski Area Project (NELSAP) except as an operational small ski area. The hill has 3 trails and 175-feet of vertical elevation. There is a small lodge at the base with a snack bar and wood stove.

In 1937 on Thanksgiving morning, Pico Mountain Ski Resort came to life with only a 1,200 foot rope tow powered by a Hudson motor car engine and a lot of love. Since then, a lot has changed. But the love that began more than seventy years ago for this mountain still lives today ' and it's as strong as ever. No other big mountain has such small mountain charm, and no athletes love their mountain quite like Pico skiers and riders.

With 11 lifts and 28 trails, Pat's Peak in Henniker is a favorite in southern New Hampshire and has been serving the community for many years. Hurricane is one of the steepest runs in the region and there's plenty of family atmosphere in this family-run ski area. Pats Peak has 100% snowmaking coverage, guaranteeing above average conditions for the entire season. Pats Peak s home to 3 terrain parks, ranging from beginner abilities to expert. Pats offers child care and kids' programs, snowtubing, a ski& snowboard shop and tons of events and entertainment.