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Skiing, Snowboarding & Tubing in Connecticut Last Updated: January 2023
Connecticut is an ideal destination for winter sports activities such as downhill and cross-country skiing, snowboarding, and tubing. If you’re looking for a fun activity, Connecticut has options for ski enthusiasts of all levels, from the advanced to the novice. And, there are many family-friendly winter ski destinations offering activities for kids and adults. Grab your gear and get ready to hit the slopes!
Powder Ridge Mountain Park & Ski Resort, Middlefield
Powder Ridge Mountain Park & Ski Resort is home to 20 feature-rich trails for all ski levels, complete with log-style rails, cascading jumps and the only full-size half pipe in Connecticut. Other activities include snow tubing and snowbiking.
Mohawk Mountain, Cornwall
Mohawk Mountain is set in the foothills of the Berkshires, offering daily night skiing (except on Sundays) with 26 ski trails, seven ski lifts, snow tubing, and snowmaking coverage on 95 percent of the mountain.
Mount Southington, Plantsville
Mount Southington in Plantsville features ski and snowboarding on a choice of 14 trails and seven lifts on 51 acres of scenic property. Enjoy the mountain until 10 p.m. most nights with well-lit trails.
Ski Sundown, New Hartford
Ski Sundown is located two miles northeast of New Hartford with 15 trails (14 for night skiing), providing 65 skiing acres from five lifts. Programs are offered for first-timers, novices, intermediates and advanced skiers.
Winding Trails Cross-Country Ski Center, Farmington
Winding Trails Cross-Country Ski Center is a full-service cross-country ski center; its mapped, 13-mile network of groomed, gentle-rolling and wide, double-tracked trails is perfect for cross-country skiers, especially beginners.
White Memorial Foundation, Litchfield
White Memorial Foundation in Litchfield features 35 miles of roads and trails located on 4,000 acres open to the public for free cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. The un-tracked and un-groomed trails range from easy to moderate.