Killington Vermont Ski Area & Mountain Resort
Killington Resort stretches across six mountains and features 141 diverse trails served by 22 lifts. Killington averages 250 inches of natural snow each winter. That, coupled with the world's most extensive snowmaking system, and Killington's elevation advantage brings you the best ski and snowboard conditions every day of the season!
Killington is known for its diversity of terrain, providing skiers and riders of all ability levels a choice of wide-open groomed cruisers, narrow classic New England runs, moguls, steeps, and trees. Killington offers multiple terrain features for snowboarders and freeskiers including six terrain parks and a 430-foot long Superpipe.
The Killington Region has many other activities including cross-country skiing, rock climbing, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, dog sledding, spas, shopping, fine dining, and nightlife at more than 100 restaurants and bars.
Killington's 18 vehicle Grooming Fleet grooms 50-80% of open terrain on a nightly basis. We also have numerous trails that are left untouched for the mogul enthusiasts including Outer Limits - the steepest, longest mogul slope in the East!
So take a look around to find the best Vermont Ski Vacation Deals and Lodging Packages for your next Killington vacation. Enjoy your trip, and we'll see you in the Mountains!
Killington Lift Tickets & Ski Pass Deals
2011-2012 Killington Season Passes are on sale now. When choosing your pass you should determine how much you ski/ride and when. Determine which product is right for you here.
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Killington Mountain Vermont Resort Events & Activities
January 1-13, 2012 - COLLEGIATE SNOWFEST
Collegiate Snowfest will be filled with nightly off-hill activities and parties for college students! Students will receive discounts at restaurants, nightclubs and retail shops along the Killington Access Road! Our two week Collegiate Snowfest kicks off with the Collegiate Winter Games!
Think you have what it takes to be the best? In this week-long event, college students will compete in a series of events including Mountain Ops, King of the Mountain and Sledding Derby. College ID is required to participate.
January 2-6, 2012 - COLLEGIATE WINTER GAMES
Collegiate Snowfest will be filled with nightly off-hill activities and parties for college students! Students will receive discounts at restaurants, nightclubs and retail shops along the Killington Access Road! Our two week Collegiate Snowfest kicks off with the Collegiate Winter Games!
Think you have what it takes to be the best? In this week-long event, college students will compete in a series of events including Mountain Ops, King of the Mountain and Sledding Derby. College ID is required to participate.
January 19-22, 2012 - DEW TOUR
Entering its fourth season, the top athletes in the world will take part in the 2011-12 Winter Dew Tour, all competing for the highly coveted Dew Cup that will be awarded at the Toyota Championship at Snowbasin Resort in Ogden, Utah. The top snowboard and freeski athletes will compete in slopestyle and superpipe disciplines for the coveted Dew Cup awarded at season’s end and for a total of $1.5 million in prize money.
Killington Resort will host the second of three stops for the Tour’s third season, January 19-22, 2012. The four-day event will feature a 22-foot superpipe while showcasing the top winter athletes from around the world competing in freeskiing (slopestyle and superpipe) and snowboarding (slopestyle and superpipe).
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About Killington Vermont Ski Resort Area
Killington Resort located in central Vermont stretches across seven mountain areas, including Pico Mountain, and features access to 191 trails and 28 lifts with one lift ticket. Killington features the highest lift-served skiing and riding in Vermont from the 4,241-foot summit of Killington Peak via the heated K-1 Express Gondola. Killington averages 250 inches of natural snow each winter complemented by the world’s most extensive snowmaking system covering 814 of 1,215 skiable acres. In fact, Killington Resort has more snowmaking coverage than most eastern resorts have in total skiable terrain and guarantees remarkable conditions from mid-November through early May!
Killington is the largest resort in the Northeast and is known for its diversity of terrain and network of lifts – including three gondolas - delivering skiers and riders of all ability levels to groomed wide-open cruisers, classic narrow New England trails, moguls, steeps, and 16 tree skiing areas. Killington offers multiple terrain features for snowboarders and freeskiers including Bear Mountain’s signature terrain parks and 430-foot long Superpipe with 18-foot walls.
Killington’s combined snowmaking and grooming firepower is superior to any other resort in the United States. With almost 100 miles of snowmaking pipe, 1,850 snow guns and 20 snowcats grooming 45+ miles of terrain on a nightly basis, Killington offers consistent top-to-bottom, wall-to-wall corduroy daily on a variety of trails from wide open cruisers such as Needle’s Eye and Skyeburst, to steep carving terrain on Double Dipper and Cascade.
With the K-1 Lodge located at 2,500 feet above sea level, Killington's elevation advantage equals more natural snow and optimal temperatures to produce machine-made snow from October through late April. Combined with the K-1 Gondola, Killington offers more terrain, especially expert trails and terrain parks than any other eastern resort during early and late season!
Killington Resort offers numerous off-mountain winter activities and adventures including dog sledding, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling and ice skating, combined with more than 100 restaurants and bars and shopping options throughout the region. During the summer months experience Killington's 18-hole championships golf course, alpine and water slides, lift-served mountain biking and hiking via the K-1 Gondola on 45 miles of trails.
About the Killington Golf Course & Resort
High in the lush Green Mountains of Vermont, discover breathtaking panoramas, azure skies and an 18-hole championship course as exhilarating as the view. Geoffrey Cornish designed this course to take full advantage of the awe-inspiring mountain terrain. Killington's rushing snowmelt streams and elevation changes make for an exciting and strategic long game.
Our generous greens allow you to attack the flag with confidence. This 6,186-yard, par 72 course presents a refreshing round for any golfer, no matter what skill level or handicap. And at our 2,000-foot elevation, gentle breezes offer a soothing respite from the summer sun.
The Killington Golf Course features a full practice facility, including 14-station driving range, a 12,000 square-foot putting green and practice bunker. Appropriate golf attire is required, collared shirts and no jeans, please.
The Mountain Golf School
You will spend each morning in a small class and receive one-on-one attention from a pro. After a detailed swing analysis, you’ll develop skills in such areas as bunker play, ball striking, putting and chipping. At the end of the day’s session, you’ll be free to play the course and consult the roving pro as you go.
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