Mount Ascutney is an impressive mountain with no ski trail scars visible from the highway although it is capped with an annoying tower. For many years Mount Ascutney was afflicted with the "no ski trail from the top" syndrome. A few years back a new faster quad was installed which put skiers closer to the top, but alas fell a few hundred feet short.
So no 360 degree view from the top, but a beautiful easterly view nonetheless. Apparently, it's a popular spot for hang gliders and paragliders in warmer temps.
Have skied/boarded Mount Ascutney several times with a former colleague of mine and her husband - Norm and Charli. Last year I was fortunate to board Ascutney after a 10 inch dumping of snow - pure delight. I love the open fields on Screaming Eagle and Terminator.
About Me
- Jen-ski
- I am an avid skier/snowboarder from Connecticut who enjoys New England winters. One day several years ago while dwelling in my cubicle at work pushing paper in a meaningful manner, I dreamed of a New England ski quest -to ski/board every ski resort in New England. A delightful quest highly recommended for all. Let it snow!