Mountain Stats

The largest ski and snowboard resort in eastern North America, Killington celebrates its 50th birthday on Dec. 13, 2008 with more than $8.4 million in on-mountain improvements, including the new Skye Peak Express, ski trails, efficiency upgrades to the world's most extensive snowmaking system and expanded environmental programs.

In addition to the new Skye Peak Express and new trail enhancements, Killington debuts The Stash, an all natural terrain park located off the shoulder of Skye Peak and accessible by the Skye Peak Express. Killington's Stash is one of only five that exist worldwide and the only one on the East Coast. Plus, a new 500-foot Magic Carpet at Snowshed improves the uphill learning experience for beginner skiers and riders in the Killington Ski and Snowboard School, and Burton Learn to Ride Programs. A new beginner trail and a more advanced trail off Skye Peak also debut for the 08/09 season.

For the 2008-09 season Killington is expanding its environmental programs to include 100 percent offset of energy use through the purchase of Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) and a 20 percent increase in our Low Energy Snow gun arsenal.

Opening for business on Dec. 13, 1958 with two surface lifts and seven trails, today Killington Resort stretches across seven mountain areas, including Pico Mountain, and features 30 lifts - including three express gondolas and seven express chairs - which provide access to the highest lift-served ski terrain in Vermont at 4,241 feet off Killington Peak.

Killington Resort, including Pico Mountain, features 88 miles of diverse terrain includes 191 trails and provides skiers and riders of all ability levels a choice of wide-open groomed cruisers, narrow classic New England runs, moguls, steeps and 13 tree skiing areas. Killington's nationally recognized terrain parks at Bear Mountain offer freeskiers and riders multiple features for jibbing and jumping, including The Stash and a 430-foot long Superpipe with 18-foot walls.

Killington's elevation advantage delivers an average of 250 inches of natural snow every season and optimal temperatures to produce machine-made snow, especially during November and December, with more than 1,400 snow guns covering 600-plus of the resorts 1,000 acres of skiing and riding terrain.

Off-mountain activities including dog sledding, cross country skiing, sleigh rides, snowshoeing, snowmobiling and ice skating are combined with outstanding lodging values and more than 100 restaurants and bars, plus shopping options throughout the region, making Killington the top resort in the Northeast for après and lively evening entertainment.

The season's events calendar is jam-packed with world-class athletic competition, entertainment, parties and on-snow activities, highlighted this year by the U.S. Snowboard Grand Prix Finals March 14-16, including the Superpipe Finals and concert at Bear Mountain.

During the summer, Killington features an 18-hole championship Geoffrey Cornish designed golf course; a Kona "Groove Approved" Mountain Bike Park with more than 45 miles of trails served by the K-1 Gondola; and the Pico Mountain Adventure Center with Alpine Slides, climbing walls and mini golf. 

Killington Resort is easily accessible from all major East Coast cities by plane, train and automobile. Jet Blue and codeshare partner Cape Air provide daily flights between Boston's Logan International Airport and Rutland Southern Vermont Regional Airport - a short 30 minute drive to the slopes of Killington Resort.  Amtrak's Ethan Allen Express provides daily service between Rutland and New York City's Pennsylvania Station.  

DATES AND HOURS

Opening Date: November 14, 2008
Closing Date: April 19, 2009
Hours of Operation: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday-Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Weekends and Holidays

TRAILS

Total: 191 (Killington 141; Pico Mountain 50)
Easier 28 %
More Difficult 33%
Most Difficult: 39%

LIFTS

Total: 30 (Killington 24; Pico Mountain 6)
Uphill Capacity: 33,691 riders per hour
Gondolas: 3 heated express gondolas (K-1 Express Gondola & Skyeship Express Gondola, Stages 1 & 2
Quads 11 (includes 7 express quads)
Doubles: 4
Triples: 6
Surface: 6

KILLINGTON RESORT MOUNTAIN FACTS

Summit Elevation: 4,241 feet (1293 meters)
Highest Lift-Serviced Elevation: 4,215 feet (1285 meters)
Base Elevation: 1,165 feet (355 meters)
Vertical Drop: 3,050 feet (930 meters)
Skiable Acres: 1,215 (400 hectares)
Miles of Trails: 87 (146 kilometers)
Tree Skiing/Riding Terrain: 143 acres (57 hectares)

SNOWFALL

Average annual natural snowfall: 250" (635 cm)

MONTHLY SNOWFALL AVERAGES

(Measured at the 4,000-foot level below the summit of Killington Peak)
November: 29 inches
December: 33 inches
January: 52 inches
February: 55 inches
March: 57 inches
April: 24 inches

SNOWMAKING

Snowguns: 1,435
Coverage: 715 acres

GROOMING

Killington’s 18-vehicle grooming fleet grooms 50-80% of open terrain on a nightly basis. Killington uses a Zaugg pipe groomer to construct and maintain the Superpipe.

OTHER FACTS

Base Lodges: 6 (K-1, Snowshed, Ramshead, Bear Mountain, Skye Ship, Pico Mountain)
Peak Lodge: 1 (Killington Peak)
On-Mountain Après Ski Bars: 5 (Mahogany Ridge, Superstar Pub, Long Trail Pub, Bear Mountain Lounge, Last Run Lounge)
On-Mountain Restaurants/Food Service: 10
Winter Employees: 1,600

THE SEVEN MOUNTAINS OF KILLINGTON RESORT

Killington Peak: 4,241 feet (1,293 meters)
Pico Mountain: 3,967 feet (1,209 meters)
Snowdon Mountain: 3,592 feet (1,095 meters)
Ramshead Mountain: 3,610 feet (1,100 meters)
Skye Peak: 3,800 feet (1,158 meters)
Bear Mountain: 3,296 feet (1,005 meters)
Sunrise Mountain: 2,456 feet (749 meters)  

TERRAIN PARKS/SUPERPIPE

Superpipe: Bear Mountain
Terrain Parks: Bear Mountain – The Stash, Dream Maker, Bear Claw; Ramshead - Timberline; Killington Peak – Reason (early season); Pico Mountain - Exhibition

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