The Killington Region is a winter wonderland of adventure, outdoor sports, and winter family fun. Not only is it home to the east coast's largest ski and snowboard resort, but Killington's countless other activities make it the perfect winter vacation destination. Centrally located in Vermont, Killington is an easy drive from anywhere in New England. Once here you will experience all that is truly "Vermont". Whether it's bounding down the slopes, treking in your snowshoes, or speeding on a snowmobile tour, you are sure to feel alive when you visit. Or, taking another popular vacation path... relax and unwind in front of the fire in one of our beautiful vacation rentals. Experience a spa treatment at The Woods Resort, or browse some of the areas shopping and dining.
Killington Resort Mountain Stats
Trails:Total: 141 Easier 28 % More Difficult 33% Most Difficult: 39%
Lifts:
Total: 22
Uphill Capacity: 45,903 riders per hour
Gondolas: 2 heated express gondolas (K-1 Express Gondola & Skyeship Express Gondola, Stages 1 & 2
Quads 9 (includes 7 express quads)
Doubles: 2
Triples: 4
Surface: 5
Killlington Resort Mountain Facts :
Summit Elevation: 4,241 feet
Highest Lift-Serviced Elevation: 4,215 feet
Base Elevation: 1,165 feet
Vertical Drop: 3,050 feet
Skiable Acres: 752
Miles of Trails: 71
Tree Skiing/Riding Terrain: 143 acres
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 and Grooming :
Snowguns: 1,435
Coverage: 600 acres
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.
The 6 Mountains of Killington Resort :
Killington Peak: 4,241 feet (1,293 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 and Superpipe :
Superpipe: Bear Mountain
Terrain Parks: Bear Mountain – The Stash, Dream Maker; Ramshead - Timberline; Snowdon Mountain – Upper Mouse Run (early season)
Killington Base Lodges
K-1 Lodge:
The home of the K-1 Express Gondola and you can access all types of terrain from Killington Peak. The K-1 Lodge is the place to start your day to experience more difficult and most difficult terrain with the quickest access to Killington Peak via K-1 Express Gondola, the highest lift in Vermont. The K-1 Lodge is open daily.
Terrain Options:
Green Circle
Access the family-friendly terrain of Ramshead Mountain by taking Great Northern past the bottoms of the K-1 Gondola, the Snowdon Triple and the Snowdon Quad. Or, head directly to Snowshed and its renowned learning terrain by skiing or riding down to the Learn To Ski Area below the bottom of the Superstar Express Quad.
Blue Square
From the top of the K-1 Express Gondola, a scenic run down Great Northern leads to Rime and the North Ridge Triple. Continue on Great Northern for the awesome cruiser runs of Snowdon Mountain (access can also be gained directly from the tops of the Snowdon Quad and Snowdon Triple). The Superstar Express Quad gives more direct access to the Skye Peak and Needle’s Eye area for some long rolling cruisers such as Bittersweet, Needle’s Eye and Cruise Control.
Black Diamond
From the top of the K-1 Express Gondola, you can access the steeps of the Killington Peak, like Downdraft, Cascade and Double Dipper. Or follow Bear Trax to access Skye Peak and Bear Mountain, including Superstar and Outer Limits.
Restaurants, Shops, and other Sevices: The K-1 Cafe, Superstar Pub & Mahogany Pub & Deli, Sushi Yoshi/Chinese Gourmet, Cooper's Coffee, Waffle Cabin, The Peak Lodge; Killington Sports, Double Diamond Service Center, Ski & Snowboard Rental, Stor-a-Ski, Free Bag Check. (Days and hours of operation for each of these restaurants and services varies).
Snowshed Base Lodge:
The best place to start the day for those taking adult lessons or looking for easier terrain. The Season Pass Office is located here, as well as the Killington Sports Ski Shop, Double Diamond Service Center and all Adult Ski School Lessons. If you are staying at Edgemont, Whiffletree, Mountain Green, this is the base lodge that you are closest to. The free shuttle will take you here, as well as all the other base lodges.
Terrain Options:
Green Circle
The Learn To Ski Area, Yodeler and Snowshed Slope are learning areas and gentle cruising runs. For a little adventure, follow Northbrook Trail to Carpenter’s Run to Great Eastern and cruise all the way down to the Skyeship Lodge area.
Blue Square
The cruisers of the Needle’s Eye area are accessible by taking the Snowshed Express Quad and following High Road down to either the Needle’s Eye Express Quad or the second stage of the Skyeship Express Gondola. Or head under the tunnel to Ramshead to ski or ride off the Ramshead Express Quad on Header and Swirl, or take Caper from the top of Ramshead over to Snowdon Mountain to enjoy the great Blue Square terrain there.
Black Diamond
Take any of the lifts out of the Snowshed area and ski or ride Highlander over to the base of the Superstar Express Quad and access the Black Diamond terrain on Skye Peak. Or, continue past the Superstar Express Quad around the K-1 Lodge and ride the K-1 Gondola to Killington Peak to access the steeps of the Canyon area as well as Cascade and Escapade trails.
Restaurants, Shops, and other Sevices: Snowshed Food Court, The Long Trail Pub, Cooper's Coffee, Waffle Cabin; Killington Sports, Double Diamond Service Center, Ski & Snowboard Rental, Burton Demo Center, Stor-a-Ski, and Free Bag Check. (Days and hours of operation for each of these restaurants and services varies).
Adult Ski School and Private Lessons:
All adult group lessons are a Max 5 program. Students will be in groups no larger than five in a Max 5 program. Smaller groups allow our instructors to focus on a personalized learning environment. Reservations are recommended for all lessons. Adult Group Lessons – MAX 5
Ages 16 and older. All group lessons, level 2 and above, are two-hours in length and meet on snow by the green lesson sign in front of the Snowshed Lodge at 9:45 a.m. and 12:45 p.m. daily.
All private lessons are by reservation only. Stop by the Private Lessons Desk located at Snowshed Lodge or call (800) 923-9444 for reservations. Adult (ages 13 and older) private lessons begin at Snowshed Lodge. Lessons run 1, 2, 3 or 6 hours. Private group lessons also available for up to 5 people.
Adult Learn to Ski and Burton Learn To Ride
Learn to Ski or Burton Learn to Ride packages include equipment, group lesson and limited lift ticket. Adult lessons for ages 19 and older are offered daily at 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Please arrive 30 minutes early for ticketing and equipment.
(Above info is taken from Killington Resort and is subject to change without notice)
Ramshead Base Lodge:
The place to go for fun and exciting programs designed especially for children and families, as well as for those looking for easier and more difficult terrain. Headquarters for the Ski School Childrens Programs, Friendly Penguin Child Care Center (daycare for ages 12 weeks and up to 12 years), First Tracks Program (skiing for ages 2 and 3), Ministars & Lowriders (4 to 6 years), Superstars (7 to 12 years). More info on Killington's Children's Programs here. The Killington Medical Center is located next door.
Terrain Options:
Green Circle
Easy Street or Caper to Great Northern are lengthy Green Circle slopes accessible directly from the Ramshead Express Quad.
Blue Square
Ski or ride directly under the Ramshead Express Quad on Header or take Swirl off to the right from the top of the Ramshead Express Quad. Ramshead also offers access to the K-1 Gondola and Snowdon Mountain lifts.
Black Diamond
Head to the top of the Ramshead Express Quad and take Caper to Great Northern and utilize the K-1 Express Gondola to get to Killington Peak. Or head under the tunnel to Snowshed Lodge, take any of the lifts out of the Snowshed area and ski or ride Highlander over to the base of the Superstar Express Quad and access the Black Diamond terrain on Skye Peak.
Restaurants, Shops, and other Sevices: Ramshead Food Court, Waffle Cabin; Killington Sports, Ski & Snowboard Rentals. (Days and hours of operation for each of these restaurants and services varies).
Skyeship Base Lodge:
The home of the Skyeship Express Gondola, a two-stage gondola with direct access to the Skye Peak.
Terrain Options:
Green Circle
Experience a long run down Great Eastern to the Skyeship Lodge. To access K-1, Snowshed, or Ramshead Lodges, follow Great Eastern to Northbrook Cross Over and a short ride on the Northbrook Quad lift.
Blue Square
Consider Blue Square trails from the top of the Skyeship Express Gondola including Skyelark, High Road, Bittersweet, Cruise Control or Needle’s Eye.
Black Diamond
A Black Diamond skier or rider can go in any direction from the top of the Skyeship Express Gondola. Check out the skiing or riding down Skye Peak on well-known and loved trails like Superstar, Dream Maker Headwall, Thimble or Vertigo.
Restaurants, Shops, and other Sevices: Skyeship Food Court, Skyebar; Killington Sports, Ski & Snowboard Rentals. (Days and hours of operation for each of these restaurants and services varies).
Bear Mountain Base Lodge:
The freeride capital of the East with multiple levels of terrain parks and a 430' Superpipe as well as Outer Limits, the steepest, longest mogul trail in the East. When the Skyeship is closed (and your "trailside" property is no longer trailside), this is the closest base lodge if you're staying at Spruce Glen, a trailside private home, or Sunrise Village.
Restaurants, Shops, and other Sevices: Bear Mountain Food Court, Bear Mountain Deli & Lounge, Waffle Cabin; Killington Sports, Double Diamond Service Center, Ski & Snowboard Rentals. (Days and hours of operation for each of these restaurants and services varies).
Area Outdoor Activities
Snowmobile Tours:
Experience the thrill of a snowmobile and take in the magnificent scenery, views, and trails. Killington Snowmobile Tours offers tours for all levels and ability. You will be riding new Polaris snowmobiles (with heated handlebars). These are guided tours and you can ride single, double or as a passenger with a guide.
Cross Country Skiing & Snowshoeing :
The best workout around, Mountain Meadows Cross Country Ski area is the place to go if cross country skiing is your thing. They are located at the bottom of the Access Road, along Rt 4. Cross Country Skiing is also available at The Mountain Top Inn & Resort. Both also accommodate snowshoeing.
Sleigh Rides :
Sleigh rides are available at several spots in and around Killington. We recommend the Mountain Top Inn.