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°WCoordinates: 41°34′56″N 72°55′33″W / 41.58235°N 72.92587°W |
| 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] |
| Web site | Mount Southington |
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. Mount Southington also has seven lifts serving the mountain; 2 double-chairs (1-Summit 1-Beginner Hill), 2 triple-chairs (Summit), 2 Rope Tows (Beginner Area) and 1 Magic Carpet (Beginner Area).[3]
History
Mount Southington formerly had a J-Bar in the Beginner area until 2001 when it was replaced by a Double Chair. Also Mount Southington 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 will run on a similar path as the old T-Bars, however slightly re-angled because the chairlift will go to the top of the mountain, unlike the previous mid-mountain T-Bars.[3]
External links
- Ski Mount Southington - Official site
References
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