A Day at Saskadena Six Ski Area

The slopes at Saskadena Six are one of locals and visitors favorite destinations come winter in Woodstock.

Snow-capped trees and fresh corduroy (without the crowds) are calling from Pomfret, just under 10 minutes away from the village.

With 30% beginner, 40% intermediate, and 30% advanced trails, you can fly solo black-diamond style down the face, pace yourself on the blues and greens, or stuff the kids in cozy layers and take to the bunny slope.

The trails

Beginner (green circle): If you’re new to this wonderful wintertime pastime, it all begins on the greens.

Enjoy the luxurious Easy Mile accessible via the Quad Chair, featuring glorious views of the valley as you descend the broad path back to the lift.

Intermediate (blue square): Carve your way down the sweet slopes of Skyline (one of S6’s longest runs), Bunny’s Boulevard, or Perley’s Peril, which branch off onto fresh, fun side-runs like The Chute and Bourdon’s Bowl.

Want to conquer the other side of the mountain? Bang a left off the lift for a dip into The Gully, giving way to Backdoor.

Advanced (black diamonds): Feel at home ripping through trees or down the face of a mountain? Then the Quad Chair has your name on it, with a direct route to black diamond runs like Showoff and the Face (leading to Crystal).

Lessons: With a Ski & Ride School this good, lessons aren’t just for beginners! Gain essential knowledge for beginner ski or snowboarding success or hone your existing skills on every bit of terrain Saskadena Six has to offer via private (one-on-one lessons) and semi-private instruction (group lessons), both offered daily.

The lodge

The definition of après ski coziness. When you’re not whipping through powder, the crackling fire and tasty refreshments of the lodge beckon.

Warm your toes beside the towering stone hearth, get a history lesson from the photos lining the walls, then grab-and-go at the Courdory Café (serving 9 AM – 3 PM) – or to elevate your lunch break, stake your claim on a slope-side table at Perley’s Pourhouse.

If you’d rather apres outdoors, pull up a chair by one of the cozy firepits and watch as skiers and riders come down the face.

SASKADENA Six at a glance

• Address: 247 Stage Rd, South Pomfret, Vermont, 05067
• Phone: (888) 338-2745
• In-season hours: 9 AM – 4 PM Tuesday – Sunday
• Lift tickets: Day tickets and passes (child, young adult, adult, senior, super senior, veteran, and IT school) available here
• Rentals: Skis, boots, and poles or snowboard and boots, helmet-only rentals available – fittings begin at 8:30 AM daily