Ski Sundown Connecticut

Ski Sundown in Connecticut is a fantastic ski resort for all ages and all skill levels. Beginning skiers are encouraged to come to Ski Sundown and participate in the many and various lesson and classes to begin their lifetime of adventures as skiers on this majestic mountain. Intermediate and advanced skiers and snowboarders will find additional challenges and fun new ways to enhance their skills.

The following are some breakdowns of skiing and snowboarding lessons offered at Ski Sundown, based on experience level:

Ski

• First Time
  New to the sport / Ready to learn the basics on equipment, turning, stopping and chair lift procedures
• Beginner
  Riding the chair lift and skiing independently making wedge turns on beginner terrain / Ready to discover linking turns, changing the size, shape and rhythm of your turns, pole use, skating and introduction to parallel turns
• Intermediate
  Exploring intermediate terrain making small wedge or beginning parallel turns / Ready to build more confidence by skiing many different turn shapes and sizes on more challenging terrain and in different conditions
• Advanced
  Making consistent parallel turns on advanced terrain / Ready to explore all the mountain has to offer by learning the skills and tactics that it takes to ski steeper terrain, moguls and variable snow conditions

Snowboard – Skill Levels / Lesson Content

• First Time
  New to the sport / Ready to learn the basics on equipment, turning, stopping and chair lift procedures
• Beginner
  Riding the chair lift and can snowboard independently controlling direction and speed on beginner terrain / Ready to discover speed control through heel and toe edge movements and intro to linking turns
• Intermediate
  Exploring intermediate terrain using linked turns to control direction / Ready to learn speed control through turn shape and intro to carving and ground tricks
• Advanced
  Making carved turns on advanced terrain / Ready to discover advanced carving skills, switch riding, moguls or intro to aerials