Woodbury Ski Area is approximately an hour and a half's drive from New York City or Poughkeepsie. Hartford is an hour's drive, and Danbury is around half an hour from the ski area. Due to the close proximity to New York and many Connecticut cities, the ski area is one of the most popular ski destinations in Connecticut.
Woodbury Ski Area guarantees they will be the first ski area to open every season. Snow making kicks into gear before Thanksgiving ensuring that skiers will be on the slopes as early as possible, weather permitting of course. The area is run by skiing enthusiasts who want to be on the slopes just as much as the next person.
The surrounding town of Woodbury's biggest claim to fame is that it is the hometown of the late actress Marilyn Monroe. There are many antique shops, historic buildings, and even a nature center where visitors can spend time year round.
