Killington VT

I wasn't planning on going to VT this year...have most of my trips planned.  but since I'm ready to go to the first mtn open out here, I'm ready to leave work now and go! :)

man that's crazy, killington got 8" yesterday? So Jealous.... we are still getting rain.

Ill be hitting up Killingtoon soon enough

Originally posted by Shift4200 The BOGO Coupon in the November trans world is toward the front.... I cant remember the section but I do remember it being on the left side of the mag... top right corner.  Buy one Get one any day... no restrictions... just has to be before Dec 19th!

O no! What s shame. haha. You should most likely cancel your trip to Colorado and stick with Killington. Of course, I'm being srcastic. I'll be going out to CO this year too but I'm planning on at least getting up to VT a couple of times over my Christmas break, although it might not be Killington.

Killington has 6 trails open... they call them trails but i'd describe it more as segments.  2.5-3 true TRAILS to the mid point in the mtn.

They do have a park open on Reason.... 4 features....

The trails that are opens are Blue/Black terrain.... Not the hardest on the mtn but def not something for a beginner.  The runs will be crowded and the snow will be man made so that will bring another degree of difficulty to the table.

In my opinion Killington wont see beginner terrain until December.... as most of the easy stuff is lower elevation.

Def use your best judgment before you drop 40$ and drag her up the hill.  Long lift lines and the trek back to the gondola will be enough for her to make your ears bleed.

I saw someone up at Killington with a Sierra Reverse Crew 160 this weekend.

Pretty fun. A little scratchy. SUPER crowded.

I was on the hill for 8am when they started the lifts... by 1030 there was a 15 min lift line... so i cleared out by 11.  Good riding, cover was good.... a little icy in spots.... but hot and crowded.

Also... what was up with the "reggae" pink floyd they were playing at the lift line.... way to murder a few classics kton.

Originally posted by snowmen ^ Thanks for the update. I am hoping to get up their during Thanksgiving but I am hoping they get more terrain open. Hasn't been cold enough to do much snowmaking.

When I got there on Saturday they had "Don't Worry Be Happy" blaring. Hearing that while being stuck in the back of that huge line made me want to murder someone.

I agree... their choice of "calming" music was nauseating.  And with the length of that lift line... it was horrific.  I was at the lookout drinking beers by 12 noon.

Hard to say d15.... all depends on temps.  Weather right now says that colder weather is setting in late this week and lasting thru Thanksgiving weekend.  Keep your fingers crossed.

I'm taking this weekend off to finish some bs around the house... but i'll but up tday night thru till tuesday... I'm praying for top-bottom riding by then....

hey does anyone know if the road is covered in snow yet, we're planning to drive out there and I dont wanna end up being stuck lol

Probably gonna be swamped Thanksgiving week/weekend, but i'm gonna give it a spin anyways.

^^ I'll drink to that!

its not all fake they got some real snow mixed in.

there's only 9 trails open right now. i hope a snow dump happens soon. i have a trip there in a few weeks.

The buy one get one DOES have to be used on the same day... Unfortunately.

Try to see the Warren Miller "Wintervention" when it comes to town near you.... with admission you get buy one get ones for Killington, pico, sunday river and a few others!

Any place you guys recommend staying a few nights that's pretty close the mountain and chhheaappp?

sweet sounds perfect thanks

Killington is reporting top to bottom snow-making in progress since last night at 6pm.  No official announcements yet, but keep your eyes on their trail list... i bet you'll see top-bottom riding by the end of this weekend.

To you guys looking out for lodging... look into NorthStar Lodge... last year (before i bought my house) i stayed there during the early season for 40$ a night.

I've never had much trouble with the traffic... but i can see how that could be a problem.  If you ask me... a 20 min ride to save $100+ is well worth it.

I know there's a hotel/motel on 4 about half way to Rutland.... it's an Econo-lodge. 

Econo Lodge Killington Area 51 Rt. 4, Mendon, VT 05701-9652 (800) 992-9067 () ‎

I've never stayed but i know people that have.... They're worth the call... cheap like in Rutland, but about 4-5 miles closer.

You may just be in luck... I see some weather for Mid next week that should give the mtn a pretty good dumping.  Looks like light snow Wednesday, lasting thru Thanksgiving... It may still be rumor... but I know it has me hoping for the best.

Originally posted by Shift4200 If you ask me... a 20 min ride to save $100+ is well worth it.

Agreed, we have stayed in Rutland as well for the same reason.