Resort Information
Killington Resort is a four season destination that sits on 3,000 acres in the heart of the Green Mountains in Central Vermont. The Resort boasts more than 70 miles of diverse terrain spread across six peaks and offers an expansive lift network and snowmaking system. Furthermore, the numerous après, dining, shopping and lodging options have made Killington a world-class destination for East Coast skiers and riders for more than 50 years.
Killington hosts a jam-packed schedule of bands, festivals and on-mountain competitions year round, including the NOR’BEASTER, a celebration of spring in the mountains. Plus, there’s plenty to do off the mountain as well, including a lift served Tubing Park, snowcat-drawn sleigh rides, snowmobile tours, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, spa treatments, shopping and more than 100 restaurants and bars in the region.
After the snow melts, Killington features an 18-hole championship golf course as well as 45 miles of hiking and mountain biking trails. Killington Resort continues to implement energy conservation measures and environmental management practices to reduce energy consumption and the effects of climate change.
Winter Season Dates and Hours of Operation
| Opening | Early November 2012 (weather and conditions permitting) |
| Closing | Late April, into May 2013 (weather and conditions permitting) |
| Hours of Operation | 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. weekdays. K-1 Express Gondola and other key lifts open 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. weekends and peak days. All other lifts operate 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. weekends and peak days. Hours may vary early and late season, check the conditions page for the most current information. |
| Peak days | Dec. 24-31, 2012; Jan. 19-20, 2013; Feb. 16 -22, 2013 |
Stats
Killington provides skiers and riders of all ability levels a choice of wide-open groomed cruisers, narrow classic New England runs, moguls, steeps and trees, all serviced by 22 lifts including two express gondolas.
| Killington Peak (Summit) | 4,241' (1,293m) |
| Skye Peak | 3,800' |
| Ramshead Peak | 3,610' |
| Snowdon Peak | 3,592' |
| Bear Mountain Peak | 3,262' |
| Sunrise Mountain Peak | 2,456' |
| Base elevation (Skyeship) | 1,165' ( 325m) |
| Summit elevation | 4,241' (1,293m) |
| Base elevation | 1,165' ( 325m) |
| Vertical Drop | 3,050' (957m) |
| Skiable Acres | 752 ( 469 ha) |
| Miles of Trails | 71 (135 km) |
| Trails | 140 |
| Easier | 28% |
| More Difficult | 33% |
| Most Difficult | 39% |
| Lifts | 22 |
| Uphill Capacity | 38,315 rides per hour |
| Gondolas | 2 high speed, express gondolas with 3 separate loading points |
| Quads | 9 quads including 5 high-speed express quads |
| Triples | 3 |
| Doubles | 2 |
| Surface | 6 surface lifts (including 3 Magic Carpets) |
Snow and Snowmaking
| Average annual natural snowfall: 250" (635cm) |
| 600 acres covered by snowmaking |
| % Snowmaking Coverage: 80% |
| 1500+ snow guns (including 500 Low Energy guns) |
Parks/Pipes
The Resort offers multiple terrain features for snowboarders and freeskiers in six terrain parks including Burton’s The Stash, an all-natural inspired terrain park with more than 50 features as well as two pipes.
| Bear Mountain | 18-foot Halfpipe |
| The Stash | |
| Dream Maker | |
| Snowshed Slope | Skier/Boarder Cross |
| Ramshead Mountain | Timberline |
| Easy Street Progression Park | |
| Halfpipe on Timberline | |
| Early/Late Season | Reason in North Ridge Area |
| Mouse Run on Snowdon Mountain |
Designated Smoking Areas
In consideration of all guests, smoking is restricted to designated smoking areas only. Designated smoking areas are identified by signs located outside base lodges. Please ask a Killington staff member or volunteer if you need assistance locating designated smoking areas. Thank you for your cooperation.
Designated Smoking Areas
| K-1 | Small deck off Mahogany Ridge |
| Tables at Umbrella Bar fire pit area | |
| Parking lot | |
| Snowshed | Second floor deck outside Long Trail Pub |
| Right side of skier tunnel | |
| Parking lot | |
| Bear | East End of Deck (closest to parking lot) |
| Parking lot | |
| Skyeship | Corner area adjacent to pedestrian bridge |
| Parking lot | |
| 100% Smoke-free Areas | Ramshead Mountain |
| Killington Tubing Park | |
| Pico Mountain |
Pets at the Resort
Killington Resort is proud to be a pet friendly resort. We respect that your pets are family, and we want your entire family to enjoy the Killington experience. We welcome quiet, non-aggressive pets who are well groomed and up to date on shots and vaccinations. We also ask that you observe the following resort rules:
- Pets must be on a leash, in a carrier or held and under control at all times.
- Any messes created by your pet need to be cleaned up by the pet owner.
- Pets are not allowed on chair lifts or gondolas.
- No pets are allowed in base lodges, indoor public facilities, outside seating areas or any food venues.
- In winter months, pets are not allowed any place where skiing and riding occurs during operating hours.
- Killington Resort reserves the right to ask that a pet be removed for any reason.
- Pets may not be allowed in some event venues on Killington Resort property.
- Killington Resort welcomes service animals at any time. Service animals must be under control and on a leash/harness.
- The pet policy at resort and area lodging accommodations varies by property.
