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Area Profile

Ski Sundown is close to the Metro market of Hartford. In fact, it is located in New Hartford. The resort was one of the first to welcome snowboarding in 1984. There are 15 trails, and the resort enjoys 100 percent snowmaking coverage. The area recently expanded and regraded its learning area, and three terrain parks will be offered, ranging in size from small to large. Clinics are offered every day.

Lodging Profile

On-site lodging is not available, but numerous country hotels, inns, and bed and breakfasts are located within a 10-mile radius.

Services Profile

Facilities include cafeteria-style food service, lounge, ski shop, and full alpine snowboard and boot rental shop. Mountain View Deck with outdoor barbecue on weekends. Ski and board school. 100 percent snowmaking. The resort's Cafe Lounge was renovated last season.

Area Recreation Profile

Downhill skiing and snowboarding. Fourteen trails lit for night skiing.

Snowboarding Profile

All 15 trails are open in addition to terrain features available for both snowboarders and skiers. Lessons offered daily. Three terrain parks, ranging in size and located on different trails than last season.

Cross Country Profile

Not available.

Summer Profile

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Mountain Stats

Elevation Lifts Terrain
Top: 1075 FT
Bottom: 450 FT
Vertical Drop: 625 FT
Skiable Terrain: 65 acres
Number of Runs: 15
Snow Making: 65 acres
Total Lifts: na
Surface Lifts: 1
Capacity: 8040
Beginner Runs: 50%
Intermediate Runs: 25%
Advanced Runs: 25%
Expert Runs: 0%
Average Snowfall: 31 IN
Dates More
Projected Days Open: na
Days Open Last Year: 94
Year Open: 1969
Regionwide comparison Wikiski OnTheSnow.com Resort Guide for Ski-Sundown

Contact Information

Ski-Sundown

Address:126 Ratlum Rd. New Hartford, CT, 06057
Phone: (860) 379-7669
Email: customerservice@skisundown.com

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