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Resort Report for Ski Sundown

Address:  126 Ratlum Rd. New Hartford,  06057
Snow Phone:  (860)379-7669
Main Phone:  (860) 379-7669
Projected Opening:  2009-12-05
Projected Closing:  2010-04-03
Number of Acres:  65
Snow Making Acres:  65
Top Elevation:  1075 FT
Base Elevation:  450 FT
Vertical Feet:  625 FT
Number of Lifts:  5
Number Double Chairs:  1
Number Surface Lifts:  1
Total Lift Capacity:  8040
Average Snowfall (IN):  45 IN
Number of Runs:  15
Advanced Runs:  25
Intermediate Runs:  25
Beginner Runs:  50
Ski:  yes
Snowboard:  yes
Cross Country:  no

Profile
Ski Sundown is close to the Metro market of Hartford. In fact, it is located in New Hartford. The resort was one of the first to welcome snowboardiers in 1984. There are 15 trails, and the resort enjoys 100 percent snowmaking coverage.

Lodging
On-site lodging is not available, but numerous country hotels, inns, and bed and breakfasts are located within a 10-mile radius.

Recreation
Downhill skiing and snowboarding. Fourteen trails lit for night skiing.

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