The mountain opens for its 74th season
updated
Wed, Dec 21, 2011 10:20 AM
KILLINGTON-Skiers and riders rejoiced Saturday, Dec. 17, when
Pico Mountain opened for the season. This year marks Pico
Mountain's 74th season. Lift hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays,
Thursdays and Fridays, and 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekends and peak
days.
In celebration, Pico Mountain donated $20 from every $39 Pico
Express Card purchased on opening day to the United Way of Rutland
County. The Pico Express Card costs $39 ($49 after Dec. 25) and
offers discounted lift ticket rates for the entire 2011-12 season.
Cardholders receive mid-week lift tickets for just $29, and
weekend/peak day tickets for $39.
"We're thrilled to partner with the United Way of Rutland County
again this year," said Tracy Taylor, director of operations for
Pico Mountain. "Pico Mountain strives to support our community
through various fund raisers and it's great to way for our guest to
be involved and give back."
Traci Moore, executive director of the Rutland County United Way,
also expressed her gratitude to Pico Mountain and Pico Express Card
holders for their contributions to the United Way. "We really
appreciate the continued support from Pico Mountain and the
community. This event is a really creative way to benefit locals
and get involved in helping a broad spectrum of people across the
community," said Moore. "Pico's United Way Day is a big part of our
annual campaign; it goes to support everything from housing to
health agencies."
The United Way of Rutland County is celebrating its 68th year as
one of 1,400 nationwide non-profit chapters dedicated to serving
their communities. Last year's United Way Day at Pico raised more
than $6,000 for the Rutland Chapter, and this year is off to a
strong start raising nearly $5,000 at Pico's Summer United Way
Day.
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