Mount Southington

Mount Southington Ski Area
Location Mount Southington
Nearest city Waterbury, Connecticut
Coordinates 41°34′56″N 72°55′33″W / 41.58235°N 72.92587°W / 41.58235; -72.92587Coordinates: 41°34′56″N 72°55′33″W / 41.58235°N 72.92587°W / 41.58235; -72.92587
Vertical 425 feet (130 m)[1]
Top elevation 525 feet (160 m)[1]
Base elevation 100 feet (30 m)[1]
Skiable area 51 acres (0.21 km2)[1]
Runs 14[1]
Longest run .08 miles (0.13 km)
Lift system 7 Lifts: 2 Triple Chairs, 2 Double Chairs, 1 Handle Tow, 2 Carpet Lifts[1]
Terrain parks 1[1]
Snowfall 80 inches (200 cm)[2]
Snowmaking 100%[1]
Night skiing 100%[1]
Website www.mountsouthington.com

Mount Southington Ski Area is located in Plantsville, Connecticut, on Mount Vernon Road.

Mountain information

The mountain enjoys a skiing season from December to March. The runs are open 9am-10pm (Sat-Sun) and 10am-10pm (Mon-Fri).

There are fourteen trails, six Green Circle, four Blue Square, and two Black Diamond. Seven lifts serve the mountain: two double chairs (1-Summit, 1-Beginner Hill), two triple chairs (Summit), one rope tow (Children's Learning Area), and two Magic Carpets (Beginner Area and Children's Learning Area).[3]

History

Mount Southington formerly had a J-bar in the beginner area until 2001, when it was replaced by a double chair. The mountain also once had two T-bars on the Stardust Trail, which were removed back in the late 1980s or early 1990s.

The mountain's two remaining T-bars, lift #4 and lift #5 respectably, were removed after the conclusion of the 2008-2009 ski season. They are being replaced with a new Partek Triple Chairlift. The new chair runs on a similar path as the old T-bars, but slightly re-angled because the chairlift goes to the top of the mountain, unlike the previous mid-mountain T-bars.[3]

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