Winter Magic
Killington Resort:
The Best Skiing & Snowboarding
Killington Resort stretches across six mountains and features 141 diverse trails served by 22 lifts. Killington's elevation advantage, combined with the world’s most extensive 600-acre snowmaking system and 250 inches of annual snowfall, means you’ll enjoy the best ski and snowboard conditions every day of the season!
Killington is known for its diversity of terrain, providing skiers and riders of all ability levels a choice of wide-open groomed cruisers, narrow classic New England runs, moguls, steeps and trees. Killington offers multiple terrain features for snowboarders and freeskiers, including five terrain parks and a 430-foot long Superpipe.
The Killington Region has many other activities including cross-country skiing, rock climbing, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, dog sledding, spas, shopping, fine dining and nightlife.
Killington's 17-vehicle Grooming Fleet grooms 50-80% of open terrain on a nightly basis. We also have numerous trails that are left untouched for the mogul enthusiasts, including Outer Limits - the steepest, longest mogul slope in the East!
Hours of operation are 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday-Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. weekends and peak days. Peak days: 2/13/10-2/21/10. Scheduled to open early November (weather and conditions permitting). Scheduled to close Early May 2010 (weather and conditions permitting).
KILLINGTON RESORT MOUNTAIN FACTS
Killington Peak (Summit): 4,241’ (1293 m)
Skye Peak: 3,800’
Ramshead Peak: 3,610’
Snowdon Peak: 3,592’
Bear Mountain Peak: 3,295’
Sunrise Mountain Peak: 2,456’
Base Elevation (Skyeship): 1,165’ (325 m)
Summit Elevation: 4,241’ (1293 m)
Vertical Drop: 3,050 feet (957 m)
Skiable Acres: 752 (469 ha)
Miles of Trails: 71 (135 km)
Trails: 141
Easier: 28%
More Difficult: 33%
Most Difficult: 39%
Lifts: 22
Uphill Capacity: 37,535 rides per hour
Gondolas: 2 high speed, express gondolas with 3 separate loading points
Quads: 9 quads including 5 high-speed express quads
Triples: 4
Doubles: 2
Surface: 5 surface lifts (including 3 Magic Carpets)
SNOWMAKING
600 acres covered by snowmaking
1500 snow guns (including 500 low energy guns)
Average annual natural snowfall: 250” (635cm)
% Snowmaking: 70
PARKS/PIPES
Superpipe: 18’ walls, maintained by Zaugg Pipe-Cutter
Terrain Parks: The Stash, Dream Maker & OL Rail Park at Bear Mountain, Timberline at Ramshead, Mouse run at Snowdon (early season).
GENERAL INFORMATION
Phone: 800-621-MTNS
Fax: 802-422-6113
Snow Phone: 802-422-3261
Email: info@killington.com
Website: http://www.killington.com//
Address: 4763 Killington Road, Killington, VT 05751
Suicide Six:
(802) 457-6661. www.woodstockinn.com/skiatinn. Only 3 miles from Woodstock Village - Woodstock’s ski mountain! In 1937 Bunny Bertram founded this ski hill on “hill number six” and it was quickly named “Suicide Six” for the steepness of some of its 23 trails. Today it offers the best in family skiing and snowboarding as well as a strikingly comfortable lodge with excellent food in the lounge and cafeteria.
Great Snowmobiling
Snowmobiling is another popular activity, with several companies that offer rentals, guided tours, and lessons. The majority of the state of Vermont is connected by a huge network of maintained snowmobiling trails that offer beauty, excitement and challenge.
• Killington Snowmobile Tours, 802-422-2121 www.snowmobilevermont.com
• Mountain Top Inn, (802) 483-2311, (800) 445-2100; www.mountaintopinn.com
• Snow-country Snowmobile Tours, 802-CAN-PLAY, www.snowcountryvt.com
• Vermont Association of Snow Travelers (VAST), 802-229-0005, www.vtvast.org
Ice Fishing
Pick any one of the local lakes and you’ll find ice fishing opportunities. Use caution - you go at your own risk! Check with local sporting goods suppliers or the Fish & Wildlife Agency (802) 241-3700 for advice and information.
The Best Cross Country Skiing and Snowshoeing
Some of the best cross country ski and snowshoe resorts in America are here: Mountain Top Cross Country Ski Resort and Mountain Meadows Cross Country and Snowshoe Resort. Featuring great facilities, snowmaking, expansive terrain, lessons, rentals and snowshoeing. Mountain Top Inn and Hawk Inn and Mountain Resort feature full hotel, dining and resort facilities. Visit Base Camp Outfitters in Killington for snowshoe rentals and tours.
• Base Camp Outfitters, (802) 775-0166
• Killington Snowshoe Tours, (800) 767-7031
• Mountain Meadows Cross Country and Snowshoe, (802) 775-7077; www.xcskiing.net
• Moonlight Snowshoe Tours, (802) 746-8822
• Mountain Top Inn, (802) 483-2311, (800) 445-2100; www.mountaintopinn.com
• Woodstock Ski Touring Center, (802) 457-6674
Ice Skating
Public ice skating is available at the following establishments. Please call for individual schedules.
• Giorgetti Park (802) 775-7976
• Mountain Top Resort (802) 483-2311
• Proctor Town Rink (802) 459-2819
• Riley Rink at Hunter Park (802) 362-0150
• Royce-Mandigo Arena (802) 773-9416
• Spartan Arena (802) 775-3100
• Summit Pond at The Grist Mill (802) 422-3970
• Union Arena (802) 457-2500
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After Dark
Happy Hour and Evening musical entertainment take many forms at our area nightclubs. Popular bands, karaoke, and DJs can be found at these fine establishments that stay open late and provide food, drink, entertainment and a party atmosphere.
• Clear River Tavern
Route 100, Pittsfield
• Cascades Lodge
Old Mill Rd., Killington, 802-422-3731.
• Jax Food & Games
Killington Rd., Killington, 802-422-5334.
• Last Run Lounge at Pico Mountain
Rt 4, Killington, 802-422-3333.
• Long Trail Pub - Snowshed Lodge, Killington, 802-422-3333.
• Lookout Bar & Grille - Killington Rd., Killington, 802-422-LOOK.
• McGrath’s Irish Pub
at The Inn at Long Trail
Rt 4, Killington, 802-775-7181.
• Mahogany Ridge
Killington Resort
Killington, 802-422-3333.
• Moguls Sports Pub
Killington Rd., Killington, 802-422-4777.
• Mountain Top Inn and Resort
Chittenden, 802-483-2311.
• Ovations
at the Killington Grand Hotel
Killington, 802-422-6111.
• Pickle Barrel
Killington Rd., Killington,
802-422-3035.
• Saint’s Pub at the Summit Lodge - Killington Rd., Killington,
802-422-3535.
• Santa Fe Restaurant
Killington Rd., Killington,
802-422-2124.
• Outback
Killington Rd., Killington,
802-422-9885.
• The Grist Mill
Killington Rd., Killington,
802-422-3970.
• Watershed Tavern
31 Center Street, Brandon
• Wobbly Barn
Killington Rd.
Killington, 802-422-6167.
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