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November 12, 2026

Updates on Opening Day plus winter events galore

Keep doing those snow dances!

It's been a trying start to November from Mother Nature, but it looks like we're finally getting a bit of support heading into this weekend. Snow started coming down around 7:00 a.m. this morning and our snowmakers are more than ready to supplement with some firepower of their own, planning to turn on the snowguns in our North Ridge area and on Superstar whenever temperatures allow throughout this weekend. Unfortunately, even if we see snowfall on the higher end of estimations during the next day or two, we will not be able to open for winter 2026/27 this weekend. Even several inches of natural snow wouldn't be enough to create a solid base for our groomers, but it’s certainly not all bad news. Depending on how cold this upcoming stretch is, we should be in a good spot for Opening Day sometime this week, so stay tuned! As always, we'll have the latest updates at killington.com/conditions.

Mountain Report

Stifel Killington Cup Update

The Stifel Killington Cup presented by Dunkin' is just over two weeks away, and much of the event venue is already taking shape. Grandstands have been built, the Great Gulf VIP tent is taking shape, and now all we need is some cold weather to make the racecourse come to life. Recently announced, we'll be kicking off Friday's festivities with an additional live performance from DJ Trizz beginning at 3:00 p.m. Come by to scope out the vendor village and enjoy the perfect intro to your weekend before witnessing a taping of Mikaela Shiffrin's podcast, a public press conference featuring U.S. Ski Team athletes, the athlete bib presentation, live music from Congress The Band, and a showstopping fireworks display. All of Friday's fun is free of charge, while tickets are still available for Saturday & Sunday starting at $10!

Full Event Schedule

Quality Ski Time Film Tour

Next Thursday, November 19 brings another fun community event, the 3rd annual Quality Ski Time Film Tour powered by Salomon. Taking place at the historic Paramount Theater in Rutland, VT, come enjoy an evening of high-energy ski and snowboard films with plenty of raffle prizes to be given away between each movie. Lucky winners might even go home with a pair of lift tickets to Killington or Pico Mountain or a pair of Grandstand tickets for the Stifel Killington Cup presented by Dunkin’! Doors open at 6:00 p.m., while tickets start at just $15 plus tax and fees with a portion of proceeds going to benefit our friends at Vermont Adaptive Ski & Sports.

Upcoming Winter Events

Speaking of events, we've got plenty more to look forward to throughout this winter. Looking ahead to next month, tickets are now on sale for the Vermont Holiday Festival on December 3-5, a key fundraising event for the Killington Pico Area Association and its work for our local businesses. Browse the annual Festival of Trees and pick your favorites out for the tree raffle, get your holiday shopping done in the vendor village, or let the kiddos enjoy a special breakfast with Santa. On December 9, our Ski Bum Registration Party will take place at JAX Food & Games, while online registration for the Michelob ULTRA Ski Bum Race Series is now available. Finally, to end off the year, we'll host several family-friendly holiday activities, including a Tubing Night presented by bubly, our Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream Social, and our annual New Year's Eve Celebration & Fireworks presented by Kona Big Wave. Finish off your year in style here at The Beast.

Donna Weinbrecht Camps

Lastly, our winter camps with Donna Weinbrecht, famed Olympic gold medalist and mogul specialist, are now available to reserve online! For an extra focus on mogul skiing, try out one of our Mogul Camps featuring personalized instruction from Donna herself, video analysis, and more. For an even more specialized experience, our Women's Camps with Donna Weinbrecht feature a learning environment designed just for women with provided daily lunches and additional gear giveaways. Find a date and a program that's right for you and make this the winter you really crush the bumps all over the mountain.

See you (soon) on the slopes!

Base Camp at Bear Mountain

Construction over on Bear Mountain continues with new homes on the rise. These ski-in/ski-out residences offer more than 4,000 square feet of living space, four bedrooms, five bathrooms, premium finishes, and garage parking. Homeowners enjoy convenient ski-to-lift access to the Bear Mountain Quad and the Skye Peak Express Quad.

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SAM Magazine Terrain Park Contest

Our Killington Parks are up for some recognition, as an s-tube forged from one of the Superstar Express Quad lift towers has been nominated as part of SAM Magazine's 2026 Terrain Park Contest. Learn more about Park Crew's ingenuity and vote for us as your favorite feature!

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Loaded Turkey Rail Jam

Our annual Loaded Turkey Rail Jam has been rescheduled to Sunday, November 22 to give our snowmakers ample time to open the mountain before our Park Crew can create and shape the event venue. Sign ups are still available for park skiers and riders looking to win some sweet podium prizes including, of course, a turkey and all the fixings.

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Terrain Park Contest: Alaskan Bull Worm