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Middlefield · Connecticut · USA
Southern New England’s premier year-round synthetic ski and tubing park, featuring a 500ft slope, terrain park features, and summer camps.
Bringing summer skiing and snowboarding to Southern New England, Powder Ridge operates a dedicated 500-foot synthetic slope in the rolling hills of Middlefield. The artificial surface is outfitted with street-style down rails, flat boxes, and jump ramps designed specifically for off-season freestyle maintenance. A magic carpet conveyor lift serves both the ski terrain park and multi-lane summer tubing chutes.
Main slope
150 m
Surface type
Synthetic composite dry ski matting with automated water spray lubrication
Floodlit
Yes
Typical session
120 min
Main slope width
30 m
Beginner slope length
40 m
Number of slopes
2
Lift type
Magic Carpet conveyor belt lift
Main lifts
1
Beginner lifts
1
Misting system
Yes
Floodlit
Yes
Booking required
Yes
Best time to visit
Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons (15:00 to 18:00) when the synthetic slope is quiet.
Gentle-to-moderate 14% to 18% slope grade with dedicated progressive rail lines and soft runouts designed for freestyle progression and entry-level skiing.
Beginner
9
Freestyle
8
Surface quality
8
Crowd level
6
Mountain transfer
7
Powder Ridge Summer Discovery Lessons
Freestyle Jib & Rail Clinics
Junior Mountain Adventure Camps
Private Technique Coaching
Pricing is in US Dollars ($) and reflects standard 2026 summer/fall rates. Passes can be booked as slope-only or combined with rental gear.
Rentals
Free Ride
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 15:00 - 20:00 |
| Wednesday | 15:00 - 20:00 |
| Thursday | 15:00 - 20:00 |
| Friday | 15:00 - 21:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 - 20:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 - 18:00 |
Conveniently situated off I-91 (Exit 16 or 17) or Route 66 in Middlefield. Reachable in 25 minutes from Hartford, 35 minutes from New Haven, and 90 minutes from NYC or Boston, with ample free on-site parking.
Weekend midday periods when summer tubing sessions and youth adventure camps are running.