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126 Ratlum Road, New Hartford, CT 06057            860-379-SNOW

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Mountain Adventures

Whether they're new to snow sports or already exploring the whole mountain, kids and teens will improve through fun and adventure guided by one of our professional instructors. At Ski Sundown, we group children by similar age and skill level and limit class sizes. They'll learn new skills, make new friends, and explore the mountain for 2 ½ hours each day. Our varied terrain provides challenges, builds confidence, and is sure to create a love for a sport that will last a lifetime!

December Vacation session

 

Day Dates Lesson Times Open/Closed
Wed.-Fri. Dec. 26, 27, 28 9:00 – 11:30am OPEN
Registration Deadline: Dec. 21, 2012

Weekend sessions starting in January

 

Day Dates Lesson Times Open/Closed
Sat. Jan. 5, 12, 19, 26, Feb. 2 9:00 – 11:30 am OPEN
Sat.* Jan. 5, 12, 19, 26, Feb. 2 2:00 – 4:30 pm OPEN
Sun.* Jan. 6, 13, 20, 27, Feb. 3 9:00 – 11:30 am OPEN
Sun. Jan. 6, 13, 20, 27, Feb. 3 2:00 – 4:30 pm OPEN
* Skiers only
Registration Deadline: Dec. 26, 2012

Weekend sessions starting in February

 

Day Dates Lesson Times Open/Closed
Sat. Feb. 9, 16, 23, Mar. 2, 9 9:00 – 11:30 am OPEN
Sun. Feb. 10, 17, 24, Mar. 3, 10 2:00 – 4:30 pm OPEN
Registration Deadline: Feb. 6, 2013
Description Vacation Prices Weekend Prices
Lessons & 4-hour Lift Pass $216 $360
Lessons & 8-hour Lift Pass $243 $405
Season Passholder Lessons $150 $250
Ski or Snowboard Rental (8 hour) $96 $160
Child Ski Rental (8 hour, ages 6 and under) $78 $130
 
 

 

Program Protection Policy (available only at time of program purchase)

Ski Sundown will reimbure the cost of your program on a prorated basis in the event of injury/sickness which prevents you from completing the program. Refund requests must be received prior to end of season. Injury or illness must be confirmed by letter from a licensed physician. The cost of a Protection Policy is 5% of the purchase price of your program. If you decline the Protection Policy and should be unable to complete the program for any reason, you will not be entitled to a refund.

There is limited enrollment and most sessions fill up prior to Registration Deadlines. Don't delay, sign up today! The programs have minimum age requirements; proof of age in the form of a birth certificate may be required.

If you are interested in a program that is CLOSED, call the Welcome Center at 860-379-7669 ext. 211.  There may still be availability depending on the participant's skill level.

In addition to our Kids Vacation, Weekend and Weekday Programs, Ski Sundown offers group lessons on a "walk-in" basis daily, including during December Vacation Week (December 26 - 31) and February Vacation Week (February 18-22) for children ages 4 and older of any skill level. For more information see Lessons & Packages.

Purchasing by Mail

 

Please click here to download the Program Application & Agreement forms, complete and sign them, and fax them to (860) 379-1853 or mail them to Ski Sundown, PO Box 208, New Hartford, CT 06057.

 
 

Safety:

Here at Ski Sundown we strive to offer the best mountain experience. We work hard on keeping the mountain well maintained, fresh, and exciting. We want as many people to enjoy our creations as possible, that’s why we offer such a variety of Freestyle Terrain which may contain jumps, hits, ramps, banks, fun boxes, jibs, rails, half pipes, quarter pipes, mogul terrain, and other created or natural terrain features.

Skiing and snowboarding can be enjoyed in many ways. At Ski Sundown you may see people using alpine, snowboard, telemark, cross country and other specialized ski equipment, such as that used by disabled or other skiers. Regardless of how you decide to enjoy the slopes, always show courtesy to others and be aware that there are elements of risk in skiing that common sense and personal awareness can help reduce. Observe the code listed below and share with other skiers the responsibility for a great skiing experience.

Your Responsibility Code:
  1. Always stay in control.
  2. People ahead of you have the right of way.
  3. Stop in a safe place for you and others.
  4. Whenever starting downhill or merging, look uphill and yield.
  5. Use devices to help prevent runaway equipment.
  6. Observe signs and warnings, and keep off closed trails.
  7. Know how to use the lifts safely.
Be safety conscious and know the code. It's your responsibility.

Freestyle Terrain
Prior to using Freestyle Terrain, you are responsible for familiarizing yourself with Freestyle Terrain and obeying all instructions, warnings and signs. Freestyle skills require maintaining control on the ground, and in the air. Check out the basics, safety information and tips from the pros in the Smart Style video to enable terrain parks to be fun and safe for everyone.

Body Armor - with the popularity of so many extreme and contact sports, there are many brands, models, and options for protective padding all around the body. Many motocross, bmx, in-line skating, and skateboard shops have a variety of gear that is comfortable to wear and fits easily as a layer under your coat and pants. Protecting the tailbone and hipbones with padded shorts or pants is common.

Knee, elbow, shoulder pads, and wrist guards are other options.

Know your limits and ability level and select the appropriate Freestyle Terrain for you.

Your condition, speed, balance, body movements, alignment, trajectory and maneuver difficulty will directly affect your desired outcome.

Know the intended use of the Freestyle Terrain you have chosen.

For example, some features are intended to be used in a series with no stopping and some individually with stopping areas; jump takeoffs are for jumping and rail takeoffs are for entering onto rails.

Your actions can take you out of balance and cause serious injury or death, no matter how the feature is designed or where you land. Land on your feet!

Transitions are changes in the shape and pitch of the snow or feature, or changes from one type of sliding surface to another. Transitions can be gentle or abrupt, and demand that users be alert and respond to them with accurate movements.

Know where to Land. The sweet spot is between Terrain the "knuckle" and center of the landing zone. Even if you land on or near the sweet spot, you can still be seriously injured or die if your landing posture is not correct.

Inverted manuevers are not allowed.

Be aware that features change constantly due to snow conditions, weather, usage, grooming and time of day.

Read and obey all posted signs, instructions and warnings before using Freestyle Terrain.
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