Skiing & Winter at the Cabins

Sauna sessions, snowy woods, and ski days within easy reach.

Plan your winter getaway in the Litchfield Hills: quiet cabins, hot tubs and saunas, plus family-friendly ski areas a short drive away.

Ski days within easy reach

From The Little Cabins you can be on the lifts without a long haul. Mohawk Mountain (Cornwall, CT) is our closest ski hill for classic New England turns, lessons, and night skiing. Ski Butternut (Great Barrington, MA) and Catamount (Hillsdale, NY) are both within a reasonable drive for more terrain. Check each mountain’s snow report before you go and book weekend lessons in advance.

Getting there

Mohawk Mountain: ~30–40 minutes, snow-dependent
Ski Butternut: ~60–75 minutes
Catamount: ~70–85 minutes

Tip: midweek mornings are quieter; weekends fill quickly on powder days.

Après at the cabin

Warm up, wind down

Return to your cabin for a sauna cycle, hot tub soak, and a hearty dinner. Each kitchen is stocked for real cooking, and the living spaces are set for board games and movies after the slopes. Prefer cold therapy? The creek and cold plunge are right there.

Winter activities beyond skiing

Not into skiing every day? Explore snowshoeing on nearby trails, winter hikes along the Housatonic, ice skating at local rinks, and cozy cafés in New Milford and Kent. The covered bridges and small-town main streets are especially pretty under a dusting of snow.

Packing list

Traction: winter boots with grip, microspikes for icy trails
Layers: base layers, insulated mid-layer, waterproof shell
Cabin comforts: swimsuit for the hot tub, your favorite cocoa or tea

Safety: roads can be slick after storms — check conditions and take it slow on the back roads.