Killington Ski Resort Guide
Introduction
The original resort is spread out over several miles along a three-lane highway up to the ski area, but the newest resort development has taken place at the base of the slopes. The ski area above extends for more than 16km (10 miles) and is within the dozen biggest in the USA for vertical drop. As another example of its size, it is also one of only three resorts in the country to operate 30 or more lifts (when including neighbouring Pico, included in your lift ticket) - along with Vail and Squaw Valley.
Mountain facts
Where in the world?
Hit the slopes
Killington has a reputation for slope-grooming quality 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. Snowmaking blankets the resort's best-known trails such as Outer Limits, the longest, steepest mogul run in the eastern USA.
Killington's three gondolas deliver skiers and riders of all ability levels to not only wide, groomed cruisers, but classic narrow New England trails, moguls, steeps, and 16 tree skiing areas.
For freeskiers and riders, Killington offers multiple terrain features including Bear Mountain's terrain parks, the Burton Stash parkand a 130m (430ft) superpipe with 5m (18ft) walls.
Beyond the slopes
Family fun
On the slopes the Ramshead mountain is particularly geared up to families and the Family Centre at the base of the area houses ski school, children's equipment hire, family dining and a host of other facilities especially for families.
Retail therapy
Après ski
When the lifts close you have a choice of seven après-ski bars at the base of the slopes, including the popular Long Trail Pub. Most famous of all is the historic Wobbly Barn, Killington Road, which was established in 1963. Hugely popular, it doesn't take table reservations but opens at 1600 on a first-come, first-served basis.
Eating out
Ovations restaurant, 228 East Mountain Road, offers some of the finest dining in the resort, with tables overlooking the ski slopes.
Getting around
Splashing out
Accommodation
Luxury
Killington Grand Resort Hotel, Spa & Conference CenterThe best location in the resort, with 4-star quality slopeside.
228 East Mountain Road
Tel: (802) 422 5001 or 1 877 458 4637.
Website: www.killington.com
Moderate
Holiday Inn RutlandHoliday Inn quality including swimming pool.
476 US Route 7 South
Tel: (802) 775 1911 or 1 800 462 4810.
Website: www.hivermont.com
Budget
Cedarbrook Motor Inn SuitesHigh-value lodging within walking distance of Sunrise base and Trail Creek.
Junction of Routes 4 and 100 South
Tel: (802) 422 9266.
Website: www.homestead.com/cedarbrookatkillington
Getting there
Distances to resort: 257km (161 miles); 319km (198 miles).
Driving times: 3 hours; 3 hours 40 minutes.
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