Powder Ridge Park Ski Resort

Powder Ridge Park

Projected Opening: Dec 19
Projected Closing: Mar 14
Lifts: 6
Trails: 20
Skiable Terrain: 80 ac
Base: 170'
Summit: 720'
Vertical Drop: 550'
Average Snowfall: 16"

Snowfall

16"

Annual Snowfall

Dec0.5"
Jan7"
Feb4"
Mar4"

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Opened in 1959, Powder Ridge was one of the most popular ski area south of Massachusetts in Middlefield, Connecticut on Besek Mountain. It was continuously operated until 2006-2007 season, then closed, but reopened in December of 2013 and has been restored and upgraded to its current operation.

The reopened mountain park features a 500 foot vertical drop with 80 skiable acres and 19 named trails. Four terrain parks entertain the freestyler while tubing is included with every lift ticket purchase.

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Important Dates

Projected opening date
Dec 19, 2026
Projected closing date
Mar 14, 2027
Projected Days Open
100
Days Open Last Year
80
Years Open
67
Average Snowfall
16"

Terrain

Beginners Runs

45%

Intermediate Runs

40%

Advanced Runs

15%

Runs in Total

Longest Run

0.5 mi

Skiable Terrain

80 ac

Night Skiing

40 ac

Snow Making

68 ac

Lifts

Triple Chairs

Double Chairs

Surface Lifts

Reviews

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This is a nice little mountain great for beginners and those looking to improve their skills without having to travel hours at a time. The new ownership is committed to making PR a destination location and based on what I'm seeing, I'm confident people will be talking about this place for years to…

rstdenis

Nov 10, 2015