Killington Insider
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It’s about time!
Posted by Tom Horrocks on March 1, 2010
With 59” of new snow since the first storm rolled in last week, we can safely say this is a one for the record books.
FreeAire keeping the beverages cold at Killington
Posted by Tom Horrocks on December 24, 2009
Our FreeAire Economizer Systems installed on nine of our walk-in coolers and freezers here at the resort continue to pay huge environmental rewards. The system works by tapping into the greatest source of refrigeration ever created: Winter.
The Beast loves opening again this weekend
Posted by Tom Horrocks on November 18, 2009
Once again, we can’t thank our snowmaking crew enough for the hard work and long hours they have put in so we can ski and ride this weekend at Killington. But, there is no time to rest as we’ll take advantage of every opportunity to make snow and offer our guests skiing and riding at Killington! In fact, as soon as the temps fall tonight, we’ll fire up the snow guns.
New tires, Nitrogen make the K-1 Gondola go round Sunday
Posted by Tom Horrocks on November 14, 2009
With more than 100 wheels spinning in the bottom terminal alone, the K-1 Gondola is not only a marvel of engineering, but one of the fastest ways to enjoy thousands of vertical feet of skiing in any given day.
The Beast loves being open!
Posted by Tom Horrocks on November 12, 2009
Thanks to the power of the world’s most extensive snowmaking system and some cold temperatures, we’ll be skiing and riding Friday and Saturday at Killington Resort. In fact, we will take advantage of every opportunity to offer our guests early-season skiing and riding at Killington! Sunday’s operational status is pending weather and snow conditions.
We're open for Veteran's Day!
Posted by Tom Horrocks on November 10, 2009
Killington will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday with four trails, served by the K-1 Express Gondola and the Northridge Triple Chair. Our mountain ops team is working hard to provide top-to-bottom access, however, some walking may be required on the lower portion of the mountain. So we ask that you enjoy the Northridge area and only return to the base when necessary.
What a difference a couple of degrees make
Posted by Tom Horrocks on November 7, 2009
Thanks to a two degree drop in forecasted temperatures our snowmaking crew was able to push the production limits of the world’s most extensive snowmaking system last night and set us up for some outstanding opening-day conditions.
Killington kicks off the season at 10 a.m. Saturday
Posted by Tom Horrocks on November 6, 2009
Thanks to the power of the world’s most extensive snowmaking system and a dedicated mountain operations staff, Killington Resort kicks off the 2009-10 ski and snowboard season Saturday at 10 a.m.
Thursday Snowmaking, Operational Update
Posted by Tom Horrocks on November 5, 2009
Snowmaking continues on Killington Peak and Snowdon Mountain with more than 100 snow guns in operation. At this time we are evaluating our production progress and will announce on Friday at 10 a.m. the operational status for this weekend for providing top-to-bottom skiing off Killington Peak with lift service provided by the K-1 Gondola.
Wednesday Snowmaking Update
Posted by Tom Horrocks on November 4, 2009
Snowmaking is currently underway on seven trails in the Northridge and Snowdon areas with more than 190 guns in operation, 93 percent of which are Low Energy guns.
