We've hosted a group event at Mohawk for 4 years and like how close and manageable the mountain is. But I feel like they cheated us. They require a lift ticket even if a kid only does lessons. Fine. What's not fine is they never told us about the less expensive bunny-hill-only ticket (about $31). Instead, about 30 kids in our group bought the full-mountain ticket (about $60) even though many only used the bunny hill, or didn't ski beyond lessons. When you're coordinating a kid-heavy group, that omission doesn't feel accidental. It feels like they kept quiet so we'd pay more. Not nice at all. They need to do better. read more

I am very impressed. Place has big small mountain family vibes. Loved seeing all the kiddos out there learning. Seemed as there is a great learning program here. Brought my 86 year old grandfather here to get his first laps on the year in. This was my first time here thanks to being an Indi Pass holder. We both had an enjoyable time. T We took five runs then went inside for some food. Prices were manageable. As I was eating I watched the line at the register grow into the line to get food, happy I wasn't in it. We took a couple more runs and called it a day. Personally not a place I would come by myself. Terrain is not at my difficulty, and for the same drive I could be at bigger mountains. But, would not deter anyone from coming and would absolutely recommend here as a place to ski! Sunday 1.4.26 read more

Great mountain to ski in CT! This is definitely NOT Vermont skiing though, disclaimer! Rentals and a ski pass will cost $143. The process was a bit confusing, basically you need to buy your ticket inside prior to rentals - so do not make the same mistake as me and wait in rentals line before purchasing tickets. They have quite a few runs from greens to blacks. Undesignated forest runs as well. We went on a Saturday and the lines were not too bad. Part of the mountain was beginner friendly, and the other part was more 'advanced.' The parking sitch wasnt too bad, easy parking in front but I recommend getting there early if possible. read more

We went night skiing from Long Island, we took the ferry. Its a great small mountain with interesting terrain, friendly people who work there, at a reasonable cost. It has a nice throw back feel that is hard to find these days. Slower lifts = less crowds on the slopes, well done! read more

Amazing service given by the staff here! They help you fit your boots and give you all of the equipment you need for rent. So kind, patient, and knowledgeable. This was my first time skiing and there's a lot of beginner runs that you could do. I thought it was pretty inclusive since there were steeper runs as well. It was not busy at all, so we barely had to wait for the lifts the whole time we were there. We paid around $118 for an all day pass and the equipment, I thought we got our money's worth for sure. Very good first skiing experience. read more

Went to Mohawk Mountain for a family fun day. The employees were great and very helpful. The hill where you go tubing was well maintained and the employees there go out of their way to make it an enjoyable experience. The ski lodge has food options and parking is plentiful. WiFi is spotty but you're there to enjoy the outdoors and not scroll on your phone. read more

just checking in at Mohawk. Did not ski this trip. However... I grew up learning to ski here in the early 60's (maybe 50s?) and remember growing stronger (and more bent) with that heavy rope tow. The mountain looks great now, especially wonderful for families. I wish I had had my skis! read more

We are visiting New York and we took a trip over to this mountain to go snow tubing! Its a smallish part of the mountain so its good for kids and big babies like me. If you are out of shape and have slippy boots it will be hard to walk up there but dangit I did it! Two or three times was enough for me though. The price for 1.5 hours was $35 for an adult that is pretty great. My experiences with the facilities and the staff were all good. The snow tubers were not following directions but the employees did their best to lead everyone. read more

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Such a blast!! It's been 15+ years since we skied / snow boarded at Mohawk Mountain. They've upgraded so much! We arrived around 9am and were pleasantly surprised at the number of people already there. The line to buy tickets was incredibly long, but if you pre bought your tickets you could download your pass at a kiosk machine (genius idea) & a HUGE time saver. Worth the extra $5 per ticket.. The staff was super helpful & friendly, the food was delicious & reasonably priced. The mountain was fresh with snow & most trails were open. The lift lines moved quickly even with the large amount of patrons. Weekday passes are affordable & well worth the money. We will be back to ski at night during the weekdays. Definitely our go to ski mountain in CT! read more

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Cannot recommend tubing at Mohawk more! We've been to Powder Ridge before and this was 1000 times better! The lanes are a bit wider but maintained beautifully. The people who work there all pay attention, are professional and attentive and nice, and are fully aware of what's happening around them. There's a magic carpet to bring you up to the top or you can walk. The tubes are all in excellent like new condition and they make plenty of snow if there isn't enough real snow. In the 1 he 45 min ticket time we had, we were able to take 15 runs. That's amazing!!! And I will review for skiing later in the season because we will definitely be back! read more

Mohawk Mountain was super chill with an easy going vibe. The parking lot can be pretty tight but as the sessions turn over you are able to find spots. The warming area is spacious, with menu items on a QWERTY code. The grounds were clean and equipment maintained well. The drive to the mountain is mainly on windy two lane roads so take your time. If you are looking for nearby place to eat, try venturing 15 mins away to Kent for more options. read more

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This is a review from a complete newbie to any ski/snowboarding resort. (Yes, I managed to grow up in New England and evade all of these winter activities.) I went with my husband and five-year-old for snow tubing: Pros - So much fun! Not too scary/overwhelming for people new to this. - Staff was helpful with newcomers and small children - helped my son into his tube and gave him a little push to get down hill - Snow tubing is separate from the skiing/snowboarding area with it's own (smaller) lodge. Bathroom and refreshments available there. - Clear directions and easy-to-follow rules - "Magic carpet" to carry you back up the hill (see photos) Cons - Parking lot was a big puddle of mud - Super busy. Staff implied that this was unusual/due to Covid (since this is a safe outdoor activity) read more

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We have enjoyed this Ski Resort since the Mid-80s! I have also skied Okemo, Windham, Killington. BUT..........the scenic drive and convenience of this very professional resort is the best. Also, the Managers were able to accommodate my Son who has special medical needs. The Cafe worker could have been kinder since my Son had his own snacks due to severe peanut allergies. But we should have called in advance too. Well, I bring friends, students and family here; and, we will be back again! read more

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Love this place! It's an amazing place to ski. It's convenient to get to and not too far from the city. There are lots of places to stay in the area, as well. I love night skiing here. It's never too crowded and the trails are always well-groomed. I love this place and can't wait to go back again. They have a great array of food in the lodge, too. I'll definitely be back here for more skiing. read more

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Time for an update. Mohawk is still a great family ski mountain. They make a ton of snow and unless it's right after a big, natural snowstorm, when some of the diamonds are allowed to develop and keep some mogul-y fun, trails are always perfectly, uniformly groomed. These are perfect conditions for beginners. It's often a bit icy -- but hey, it's the northeast. What REALLY keeps us coming back, though, are the top notch racing program + "development" programs for those too young to race. Coaches / instructors do a great job of assessing and improving form and technique. (Those "report cards" are remarkably nuanced!) As a result, this little mountain produces some fantastic junior racers, some of whom have gone on to the pros. Timber, the trail where the racers typically train, is well designed for the purpose. There are steep (but smoothly groomed) areas interspersed with more level areas where you can slow your roll. Younger kids usually do trails off of the Nutmeg, Mohawk, and Deer Run Triple (three person) lifts. COVID protocols have been pretty good. This year and last year, racers have remained outdoors except for brief warm-ups in the warming hut where needed. Right now, because community spread is high, the day has been adjusted to exclude lunch so skiers aren't indoors, unmasked, together. This year, the mountain finally climbed out of the Dark Ages and switched to an RFID lift pass system, which works very nicely. The only major downside (other than the limited trails I wrote about in my last review): Crowds are now insane as a result of the COVID bump (applicable to all outdoor activities, probably). On a busy weekend day, parking overflow extends far outside of the lot, lift lines are long... and lifts run ever so slowly..... On second thought.... Ignore everything I just wrote and STAY AWAY FROM THIS MOUNTAIN, EVERYBODY!!!! read more

They now ask for name and date of birth for al skiers or else you cannot ski. "I'm sorry, it's not me, it's the system". read more

Local, small-ish mountain that's within 2hrs drive of NYC. Not bad if you want inexpensive lift tickets and not far of a drive. But the quality of the snow and the level of upkeep/maintenance of the facilities leave much to be desired. read more

Nice small excursion for local CT skiers who want a good evening or short day trip. Trials are nicely groomed in the morning. Staff help assemble and put on boots/skis for you and they store boots. read more

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Expired marinara sauce at the lodge restaurant on mountain and small man named Bob at checkout very rude when expired marinara sauce was brought to their attention. Also severely infested by lady bugs and flys...for $67 a person a day, kind of expecting better. read more

Have been going to this mountain a number of years and it's still one of my favorites for beginners or anyone who wants to learn, especially if you live in the NYC area. There are closer mountains, but Mohawk is the right size mountain to develop and grow. While it doesn't have all the amenities of a resort, put my boys through ski school and it's not crowded, so it's great for families looking for a day trip. As for trail rating, their blue and black are not as hard or as long as bigger places and pretty wide. Couple of COVID guidelines is no outside food, so you have to eat in your car, unless you order from their kitchen. My kids like their chowder and chili. Friends got some of the grill items, but didn't like them that much. There is a separate restaurant, but that wasn't open at the time. read more

Mohawk Mountain - Nice open slopes - Ski & Snowboard Shops Near Me - West Cornwall, Connecticut

This is a great mountain for midweek skiing if you are not too far away. They offer $32 adult tickets and kids 4 & under ski free. They also participate in www.skiridefree.com offered by Mobil gas, which gives you buy one get one free lift tickets. The mountain is not fancy and can be done in half a day. But it's perfect for learning ski/ride. I came here on a weekday afternoon with my daughter, the mountain is practically empty. We parked super close to the lodge and got our tickets in the office located in the lodge. The lodge is basic and offers paid lockers or they have free storage shelves along one wall for you to put your gears. The cafe offers basic ski lodge food (burgers, chicken fingers, hot dogs, fries, etc) and snacks. There's another lodge located on the trail that would be open during the weekend... But it's closed when we were there. The trails are nicely groomed and they also offer night skiing until 8 pm. Beware a rush of school kids after 5 pm as I think there's a bus that drops them off. They can get a little rowdy! read more

My family and I went tubing for the first time after Christmas. It was a fun experience for all of us--kids and grown-ups! The staff was knowledgeable and very friendly. My dad had 2 knee replacements, and when he was nervous about tubing, one of the staff members explained his own experience with his new knees to set my dad at ease. The time allotted for tubing (2 hours) was perfect, and the 10am-12pm time slot was great since we were the only ones there at the time. It was a little pricey ($25/person), but with the time and attention we were given, it was worth it. The staff took our safety seriously, and took care of the trails after each time we tubed. We are also grateful to the magic carpet for getting us up the tubing hill without strenuous effort! Thanks, Mohawk and staff! read more

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Great and affordable local place to ski for beginners. But the food is just awful. Pack a lunch or just take a short drive into a neighboring town. The food is dry, unflavored and expensive. I paid $40 for 4 mozz. Sticks that were cold, a burger that was barely a few ounces, 3 dry chicken fingers and some fries. The fries were the only decent thing, because they were seasoned. read more

It was my first time ever skiing, I booked the adult beginners ski package. All the staff were really friendly and made me feel excited to start. My instructor was Mike and he was great really friendly and explained all the basic really well for us, can't wait to go back! read more

i have been talking about tubing for 3 years now. Finally went! Couldn't be happier. There are plenty of workers around helping people. We had Z , who sported a wild fish hat and the snow making guy that was working for fun. It was really well handled. Somebody was thinking when they put it together. Walkie talkies and stop and go sign assured that there wouldn't be people running into each other. I had a wreck on the bottom that looked like one of those mutual omaha ads from the 70's and 3 people were there immediately to see if i was o.k. Everybody was fun and all the patrons were having fun. It was money well spent!!! And z loves his job, he's a real people person and was great with the little kids. I want to come back and go skiing now... The first run was scary, but they just got better and better. We took our time and got 7 runs in the allotted time and we were resting between runs.. really well timed, everyone seemed to get their moneys worth, and no one seemed like they were left wanting. Thank you to all the staff on top , on the escalator, and on the bottom. You were all pleasant and attentive! read more

Be very careful about your online purchase. They are very inflexible about the refund policy. I made an error, called the mountain right away, and they were unable to correct it. They were cheerful enough in sharing details about their policy but it cost me $40! read more

I stumbled across this mountain in one of my routine Google searches for randomness. Its only an hour north of Danbury, which is a similar drive to the other mountains I have visited, so I figured why not try something new? Its got 24 trails and 6 lifts and is one of the larger mountains I have come across in Connecticut. Tickets are fairly priced (check the website out for more details). However I must say that this was definitely a 'skier' mountain. I'd say the ratio was 75% skier/25% snowboarder. They did have a small area dedicated to jumps but no rails that I saw. If you fancy yourself some tricks then I might venture elsewhere. I went for the early session on a Sat morning and was pleasantly surprised at how uncrowded it was. This meant a lot of runs and little, if any, waiting time. This was a big factor in my 4 star rating because I hate waiting. If you don't mind skiers traversing your path and are looking for a nice peaceful place to just ride then I would say check out Mohawk Mountain. See you on the slopes. read more

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Mohawk Mountain holds a very dear place in my heart. It wasn't the first place I skied but it is where I truly learned to ski. It's where I spent many winter weekends with my friends and family as a teenager. We all worked at the owner's house in the summertime and during the wintertime he would give us complementary lift tickets. Needless to say we got very familiar with Mohawk Mountain. So yes, I admit I'm biased towards the mountain. But biasness aside and based on facts I still believe it's the best mountain in Connecticut. I've skied all the other CT mountains countless times and none of them match Mohawk in size and variety. I feel that Mohawk comes the closest to any mountain in Vermont... it just doesn't have the vertical or overall size like the giants up north. Some of my favorite runs are the shorter ones near the top of the mountain, such as upper Wildwood and Pinnacle. The Chute can be an interesting challenge when there's snow on it. One thing that could use an improvement is the base lodge. It needed a renovation when I was a teenager and it definitely needs one now. Maybe it's tolerable on the weekdays but it becomes overly crowded, stuffy, and uncomfortable on the weekends. I guess that's one incentive to keep skiing outdoors and less of an incentive to sit around indoors :-) One word of advice with regarding rental equipment. Instead of renting skis etc from the base lodge, try renting that stuff from your local ski shop. You can usually rent them the night before, the gear is usually better, and the experience will be more pleasant. Lastly some interesting trivia... believe it or not Mohawk Mountain was a true pioneer mountain when it opened in the late 1940's. It was one of the first mountains in the country to offer lift service and its founder, Walt Schoenknecht, was essentially the father of modern snowmaking. So people can laugh at its small size and the fact that it's located in CT, but in many skiing annals it actually has serious street cred. So when you're skiing here you're skiing a bit of history. read more

I used to come here all the time has a teenager in the 90's and figured after the recent blizzard I'd shoot up for some late season skiing. Not much has changed in last 20 years or so, it's still a good place for beginners or working on your technique. I'm not an expert skier but even the black diamonds here are not super challenging compared to places just an hour north. That being said they do a good job with what they have and since I only paid $30 on a Friday I was pretty happy. Food at the lodge is a little over priced but that is par for the course with ski lodges. read more

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We went snow tubing yesterday and had a lovely experience! Friendly staff that went out of their way to make sure everyone was having a fun time. Very easy ticketing process and very organized. Afterwards we enjoyed some hot chocolate at the lodge and it was delicious! Great day and place! read more

I recently visited Mohawk for the first time with my daughter. We skied on a cold but sunny day mid week. We had a great time! We were happy to find almost all the lifts open and despite the lack of natural snow, most of their trails were open and groomed. Their snow making and grooming are top notch and there is terrain for all levels. There is a magic carpet (surface lift) for beginners as well as a dedicated triple lift (Nutmeg) that services a trail just for beginners who graduate off the carpet. We warmed up my going to the lift to the far right which services several long green cruisers. The trail are well marked and groomed and we enjoyed a few runs on Deer Run, Victors and Pine. We then moved over one lift which took us to the top so we could hit some of the intermediate terrain (Arrowhead and Mohawk) which were great. Later we skied over to Arrowhead triple chair to access some of the Black diamond terrain (real nice trails, not too steep) and skied Timber and Wildwood. There are great views from the top of the chairlift looking west toward the Catskill Mountains in the distance. The lodge is a bit dated, but is warm and has the amenities you need for a day of skiing. Mohawk is a nice place to ski in a friendly and charming New England atmosphere. read more

Mohawk Mountain - 100% open with great snow ! great time ! - Ski & Snowboard Shops Near Me - West Cornwall, Connecticut

I came to Mohawk Mountain expecting a great snowboard adventure. To put my skills in perspective, I've been to 6 different mountains all through Colorado, Pennsylvania, and New York. I eagerly paid my lift ticket for myself and my friend and noticed that my wallet was much lighter than when I began. Each lift ticket was 60 dollars this weekend, not including tax. I figured that would be, the slopes should more than make up for it. It might the warm weather this Winter but the parking lot is the worst I've ever seen. There is no paving and the entire area looks like a giant mud meteor crashed into the ground. I imagine if it is particularly snowy or colder in the season, that we might not even be able to enter the "parking lot." Well, I went up the first green trail, Nutmeg trail, and it was completely disappointing. There were no turns to be had and there wasn't even enough slope to go down the entire length of the trail without walking half of it. Since the green level trails were so tame, I went to the intermediate blue level. I went down the slopes and it was a decent pace and speed. The problem was, the differences between the two trails was way too disparate. In this mountain, you're either the most beginner of beginners, or advanced, there is really no room for intermediate level skiiers and snowboarders. Worst yet, the service was terrible. I brought 2 beginner friends along and the ski patrol were not helpful at all. I got separated from both of them and asked the ski patrol for help. They eventually saw both of them but neglected to inform me of that. So I spent an extra half hour - an hour still trying to find them. It ended up detracting from my experience, because the ski patrol didn't update me. If that were the only service fail, then I would have given a higher mark. But, when trying to get my friend's shoes from the ski boot rental area, it took 6 tries before they returned my shoes to my friend. For this reason, I always keep my own gear. In summary -Pricey -Muddy parking -Poor service -Level of slopes either too easy or too hard read more

My family had a great, safe day of skiing and snow boarding. We were looking at the large posted trail map and a member of the Ski Patrol Berni asked us if we needed help. She was incredibly helpful and kind. Such a great staff member! We'll be back!!! read more

I took my 9 y/o skiing over the weekend. This place was amazing! From the minute we walked in the staff was friendly and so helpful. We do not ski often and they were so patient to walk us through everything. They make each step so easy for you. They have a free bag drop that was incredibly helpful. If you don't want to do the bag drop (I'm not sure why you wouldn't) there are lockers for .50. It was clean, not too crowded, easy to get around, and a variety of runs for all levels. We brought food, but we also stopped for a quick bite at the restaurant that is located near the bottom of one of the green runs. It was comfortable and a nice place to relax for a few minutes. My son took a lesson and the instructors took safety very seriously. He enjoyed the lesson and walked away with so much confidence. We will definitely be returning in the future. Thank you Mohawk for a great day!! read more

Great night for some skiing for my kids. Jim and team did fantastic job keep everyone social distant when bee picked up our rentals. Everyone was wearing masks. Multiple people going around and wiping down with sanitizer.. Thank you Jim and team for a great night of skiing. read more

I think Mohawk is the perfect family ski area. Everyone is professional, kind, and helpful. From the parking staff, the rental staff, bag check team and food service staff, everyone was a pleasure. A special shoutout to Sharon at the customer service desk. In our scramble to get to the mountain, we forgot one of our tickets and a set of poles, Sharon was very helpful in resolving our problem and getting us out to the mountain quickly. Thanks to all! read more

Great mountain! I cannot thank the ski patrol enough. Helped my dad out when we wasn't feeling well. Treated us like family. Helped both him and me every step of the way. G-D bless them. Thanks again for your wonderful ski patrol team and staff at Mohawk Mountain. read more

We were treated very disrespectfully by the lady working at the cafeteria. She yelled at us at the table, " 30 minutes, now out!". I was offended treated in the way. So, I said, " It's been only 25 minutes." She shouted so loud, " Out! Out!" Everybody was looking at us since she shouts so loud. It ruined our afternoon activities, our family and kids were feeling so bad. She is the same lady always treat people so disrespectfully. Ruined the holiday spirit. We decided never going back to this ski resort as far as she works there. read more

I went to Mohawk Mountain for a day of boarding and all in all it was a good place, coming from a new boarder. It was small mountain with about five slopes which are split amongst easy to difficult. I went on a Saturday at about 10AM and the place wasn't all that busy, even with them offering a free rental / lesson day. While I was there, I took a private lesson and instructor and was very friendly, knowledgeable, and generally into helping you learn. The lesson lasted for an hour and at the end I was feeling good about my skillz...The private lesson along with an all day ticket cost about $125 (w/o rental equipment). The mountain has its own mini lodge which is typical where you can get breakfast / lunch or even just warm up, which was a positive. All in all, I would recommend this mountain to anyone who is new to skiing or boarding and wants to practice and hone their skills. I would think though for an experienced skier or boarder, this place would not really excite you. Either way, coming from Long Island , Mohawk Mountain makes for a nice one day trip. Also, a perk coming from Long Island was the only bridge you need to cross is the Throgs Neck, instead of the going to Poconos where you need to cross the George Washington and get stuck in a traffic nightmare. Give it a shot!!! read more

I would echo the first reviewer's comments on this ski resort. (not so much of a ski resort or ski village like the ones out West in CA/and Canada, more of just a mountain for snow recreation sports)... - I heard about this place through some new friends in CT, and decided to check it out since it's only about an hour further north of Danbury. - definitely not very crowded and thus very short lines... a lot of space on the mountain top even when not all 24 trails are open, (6 lift lines)... - it's a great place to for a day trip from the Southern CT area, and a great place to practice your ski/snowboard moves... very wide Green areas... read more