Resorts Woodbury-Ski-Area
Area Profile
Woodbury Ski Area offers downhill skiing serviced by three rope tows, a double chair, and two carpet lifts, plus 20 miles of cross-country trails and a snowboard park. There is a very good ski school, plus several racing programs. For the 2005/06 season Woodbury has installed a new 380-foot-long carpet lift that will service cross-country skiers and snowshoers in addition to Alpiners and snowboarders. The resort has also opened four new trails and three additional tubing chutes. Watch for an early November opening!
Lodging Profile
More than 80 rooms within a 10-mile radius, including hotels, motels, and 5-star inns.
Services Profile
Pro shop featuring top-of-the-line merchandise. Lodge and snack bar. Lessons in skiing, snowboarding and cross-country. Bring your laptop--the ski area now offers wireless Internet access.
Area Recreation Profile
Nearly 100 acres of challenging terrain for skiers, snowboarders, and cross-country skiers. Sledding and tubing park with dedicated lift. Three new tubing chutes and four new trails. Racing, cross-country. Woodbury's area towns offer shopping and entertainment venues close-by, with New Haven and Yale a mere 45 minutes away. It's 25 miles to Danbury; New York City is just an hour's drive.
Snowboarding Profile
Woodbury was the first ski area in the country to promote and allow snowboarding. Two halfpipes, and a quarterpipe. Lessons and rentals available.
Cross Country Profile
More than 20 miles of touring trails on-site and at nearby Steep Rock Park ranging from relaxing to challenging.
Summer Profile
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Mountain Stats
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Top: 730 FT Bottom: 430 FT Vertical Drop: 300 FT Skiable Terrain: 50 acres Number of Runs: 22 Snow Making: 50 acres |
Total Lifts: na Surface Lifts: 5 Capacity: 1450 |
Beginner Runs: 30% Intermediate Runs: 35% Advanced Runs: 35% Expert Runs: 0% Average Snowfall: 70 IN |
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Projected Days Open: na Days Open Last Year: 126 Year Open: 1962 |
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