ABOUT US
Highlights & History

Located in central Connecticut, just 5 minutes off Exit 30 on I-84, Mount Southington offers a full range of terrain for skiers and riders! From preschool beginners to teenage "shredders" to racers of all ages, we're here to provide you with thrills made locally! When the snow is gone, Mount Southington hosts FAST Summer Camp, CLUBWAKA volleyball and cornhole leagues, and parties and weddings in The Mountain Room!

New for 2023/2024 Season!

  • Convenient online ticketing for all tickets and programs with your reloadable RFID card. Go to Book and Buy
  • Expanded terrain in the Progression Zone, terrain based learning area
  • New 2800 sqft Snow Sport Learning Center
  • Additional upgrades to our state-of-the-art snowmaking
  • New Northstar Triple Chair (replaced the existing double chair)

Mountain Facts

  • 14 trails
  • 2 carpet lifts
  • 1 handle tow
  • 1 double chair
  • 3 triple chairs
  • 2 terrain parks
  • 51 Skiable Acres
  • 425 Vertical Feet
  • 100% Snowmaking
  • 100% Night Skiing



Explore our website to learn about the programs, lessons, leagues and ticket packages that are right for you! We look forward to welcoming you - back again - or for the very first time!

Our History

In the 1960s, when boots were leather and laced and skis were long, Dr. Harold Richman returned from a ski trip in Vermont with his wife Barbara,

inspired to build a family-oriented ski area in central Connecticut.

After looking around for just the right spot – aesthetic and convenient, with land and water resources – he discovered a dairy farm for sale.
The site was perfect!

Dr. Richman partnered with members of his family along with the Palmisano family and Dr. Marino Grimaldi of Bristol, CT and other local investors.

They purchased the farm, carved trails, installed lifts, snowmaking and lights for night skiing. They assembled a ski school team and began to create the Mount Southington Ski Area of today.

The original Red Barn became our icon


housing the first rental shop and cafeteria. The nearby farmhouse was ideal for offices and its windows opened for ticket sales in 1964.

The Founder's vision:
A happy, winter outdoor place
A place for friends and family to share chair lifts up and fun runs down,
to master parallel turns (and later, terrain parks and mogul fields),
to show off, to teach others, to be active,

to smile...to enjoy winter!

Registration is Open
FAST Camp