Killington Ski Resort Guide
Killington, United States
Rated: 5/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Expert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 146km |
| Highest Lift | 1,283m |
| Resort Height | 320m |
| Nearest Airports | Rutland and Burlington |
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Killington
The ski area of Killington is at an altitude of 320m, with 146km of marked runs.
Summary
Killington has direct access to 146km of downhill skiing, with 200 marked pistes, served by a total of 22 ski lifts.
The skiing is at relatively low altitude, so snow cover can be variable.
Skiing
There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.
Snowboarding
Killington is very highly rated by Snowboarders and there are a variety of Snow and Terrain Parks in Killington.
Notable Ski Runs
The most difficult run is the 'Outer Limits'.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Killington?
The next notable snow forecast is 15cm, expected on 21 November, with around 34cm forecast over the next 7 days.
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Snow this week
| Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snow to 729m | Snow to 669m | Snow to 429m |
Ski Area Stats
Killington Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 55 | |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 46 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 39 | |
| Downhill Total Length | 146km | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 10km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 22 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Killington Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 1,283m |
|---|---|
| Lowest Piste | 320m |
| Resort Altitude (Killington) | 320m |
| Max Vertical | 963m |
Ski Slope Aspects
N, E, S, W
Killington has ski slopes facing north, south, as well as east and west, offering both sunny and sheltered skiing.
Ratings & Suitability
| Expert Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Intermediate Skiers | |
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Location and Map
Where is Killington?
This ski resort is in Town of Killington, Laramie, United States.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Killington is Rutland, 35 minutes drive away.
Burlington, Manchester-Boston, Albany, Nashua (Boire Field), Boston (Logan Intl) and Bradley airports are all within three hours drive.
Rutland is just one hours drive away, in good driving conditions, so you can be on the piste quickly.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 22 ski lifts are able to uplift 37,535 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, with 1194 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Killington open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
Usual opening is late November (Usually opens in autumn as soon as cold enough for adequate snow making. Aims to open from mid-October), and usual closing is Early May (Usually stays open to mid/late spring if snow cover adequate and temps cool enough. Aims to open to June).
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
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