Killington VT

was just there this past wkend. good conditions. cover was good, not alot of ice. got slushy on sunday tho...and timberline is closed.

I think the NE is going to feel the quick dispersion we saw here in the south.  Was gonna try for one last trip up north but i don't see it being worth it.

If I were to go up to Killington to ski next year where would be the best place to stay?

booking through the website (stay at like mountain green, pinnacle, highridge) is pretty decently priced. we stayed for the wkend and it was about $150 a person for the wkend. That's for 2 nights lodging and includes 2 day lift tix.

^judging from their facebook posts, parks are still prime, and there is actually still natural snowpack in the woods.

Originally posted by Dsturs you can get cheap rooms in rutland, but if your looking for resort experience stuff stay on the hill.

i think its all the time...i booked it through killington's website.

Originally posted by Shift4200 So on Killington's "Summer Improvement" statement they said they are removing the South Ridge Triple.  And with that statement they also said they would be replacing it in the future.... how long in the future?  W/o that chair in operation to ride that terrain you have to take the Skye Peak quad... down to Super Star Quad, then traverse to the K1 Gondola.  Probably a 20min+ adventure without taking lift lines into account.  Pretty disappointing if you ask me...

I have no information to help you figure that out, but..

what do you like to ride over on that side of the mtn? not too many trails that it services, like what, 3 or 4 trails? With all the other great trails they have, how often do you make it over to south ridge?
 In the handful of times I have been to k-town in the past 3 years, I never once saw that thing running. I don't think it is on the high priority list for them to replace it, with all the work they are putting into the peak lodge.

Originally posted by Shift4200  Believe it or not that side of the mountain used to ride all the way down to the rt 4/rt 100 split.

No shit!? Rad.


I wish I didn't live 12+ hours away so I could ride there more. Have heard about MANY cool little stashes all over the mtn, but either never found them, or didn't want to try without a local with me. While I have been there a total of 18 times (3 years in a row for 6 days at a time) I have just heard too many horror stories about non-locals (and even seasoned locals as well) getting caught off mtn. in some sweet ass tree runs and cliffers, but not being able to find their way out and having to spend the night out their...and well, I'm just not tryin to do that to myself..

Really need to meet up with one of you locals this coming season, mixed with a massive dump.

Thanks for the link. I really like reading up on the history of every place I have been, and for some reason really like reading about killingtons in particular. Maybe it's all the stigma some people put on the place, or politics of no more june riding.

Oh, and I fixed your link for ya...damn hummer drivers not knowing hot to insert hyperlinks... hahahah j/k man...j/k.

 http://www.newenglandskihistory.com/skiareaexpansions/Vermont/killington.php

Oh the new yorkers... hahaha.

we got bombarded by hundreds of firefighters from boston last year. Nice guys for sure, shared beers with us in the outdoor pool at the grand, but damn I can't take more than an hour of that accent.

I would love to hit up Cooper's Cabin. Heard so many amazing stories about the place.

As for local folk lore, I am sure some of that was started up to keep the non-locals out to keep the terrain in those stashes fresh. Last year though, one of the bellhops at the grand got stuck over night, the day before we showed up. Hung out with that kid for an hour or so, and didn't get a bullshit vibe about it. Non the less, my rule of thumb is, even if I have a map, and scout the area, I don't normally do off slope stuff without a local.

Might be a weird question with an incredible low possibility of you knowing the place, but have you ever heard of the "sugar shack"? few kids I know are part owners of the place, and is also only 2 or 3 miles from the slopes. 

Yeah, I think we are confused on the sugar shack thing.
The one I know is a time share style house, sleeps like 20, has a hot tub and that's it. Def. not a shop. haha.

anyways..

yeah, for sure don't post directions to any of the sweet spots, and from what I have heard about coopers, there would be a lot of pissed off people if they found out directions were being posted publicly/and or yorkers and the like showed up and then asked how to get out

I have a good idea where it starts and goes, but yeah man, have to revive this thing when it gets close to that magical time of the year again for a meet up.

although, my wife's fam. is thinking about doing whistler this year instead of k-town. we will see, nice nice people, but at times drink WAY too much and forget to get the ball rolling on things like that. 

Originally posted by Shift4200 Whistler > Kton... nuff said.

ummmm........YEAH! I am allllll for the whistler trip, but like I said, I am not the one planning the trip, nor paying for a majority of it, so not up to me. Either way, any trip out of Ohio is always a plus for me.

As for the day of the hostel...nope, they are still around, just have to look real, real hard. Super cheap there too, if anyone this coming year, or now with mtn biking is looking for a dirt cheap place to stay within 2 or 3 miles from lifts. Last year I think they were charging 25, or 30 bucks a night.

Originally posted by Shift4200 Does anyone have any first hand info about the roads up at K?  I'd like to go up to do some volunteer work this weekend, and clean up the trees down at my ski house.....

It's not first hand, sorry...but there are many facebook pages right now that provide some good first hand info on roads in the area. One of the best I have heard is "Vermont Flooding 2011" page on facebook. I have a few friends scattered about in Vermont, and they said that this page is amazing for figuring out what roads are open and such. Usually if you post the route you want to take, others will tell you if it is open, and condition. Hope this helps...

Saw video yesterday of rt.4....looks like they are making tons of progress.

How did you fair man? have any idea how your property did?

Hope all works out for you man, good luck to you!

Originally posted by Shift4200  a friend of a friend of a friend (yea... really)

Anyways, sounds like you made out pretty decent.

Whenever you get up there, mind giving a little bump up post here with what you saw? how things look? updates on accessibility? I am curious to see what this current batch of rain is doing to the recovery efforts..

Looks like we are not going to to BC this year

It's whatever though, honestly not sure if I could of paid for it anyways. Next year? *fingers crossed....*

but yeah. will be heading up to k-town this year (well...actually next year, probably in mid feb.)

http://crisislanding.appspot.com/?crisis=2011_flooding_vermont

Found this map on the Facebook Page that Batman mentioned.... As of now it doesn't look like I'd be able to get to my house or even into Pittsfield at all.

Going to keep a close eye on this map thru the week, but as of now I may have to put this mission on hold for another week.

^ Those pictures definitely convey the damage that was done, best wishes to all.

I went up this past weekend to check on our house at Stratton and make some donations and try and help out. The damage in Stratton was not very bad. Trying to go anywhere East or North of Stratton was next to impossible.  There are so many roads washed away and with all the rain coming still I'm afraid its going to get worse. I did get to some areas that were closed off to most people and got to see some impressive repair work being done by the National Guard. Those guys are pretty amazing. Between Stratton and Mt. Snow there are large sections of rt 100 that are completely gone and were repaired only well enough for a capable 4x4 to get through. 

The road from Rutland to Killington is open! Start planning your trip and spending your money up here! Leaves are pretty!

Originally posted by VermontRider The road from Rutland to Killington is open! Start planning your trip and spending your money up here! Leaves are pretty!

Just watched the video of that this morning! That is great news. I am not coming up till late Jan, early Feb, but it is just great to see how fast some of the progress is coming. Glad to see all the additional rain since Irene hasn't effected things TOO much.

Originally posted by VermontRider It is crazy how the river just tore away the mountainside like it was nothing.

I could only imagine. And I am sure I will still get to see that first hand when I make my way up there this winter.

The force of nature is just crazy. Impressive. And so on.
I have always been fascinated with the raw power water can have. I live on a small ravine, and every time it rains more than an inch I am just wowed. Even with just 4 or so inches of running water large rocks (I would say about 50 lbs or so) get displaced 10 to 15 yards within minutes.

Originally posted by VermontRider The road from Rutland to Killington is open! Start planning your trip and spending your money up here! Leaves are pretty!

Anyone Planning a trip up to K this year might want to jump on this deal.... save yourself a few bucks on Lift Tix.

http://www.killington.com/winter/plan/tickets_and_cards/k57

Originally posted by batmanwest Originally posted by Shift4200 Anyone Planning a trip up to K this year might want to jump on this deal.... save yourself a few bucks on Lift Tix. http://www.killington.com/winter/plan/tickets_and_cards/k57 Thanks for that man. Will have to see if it saves us money or not. Usually get discounted tickets with our room. Gonna have to ask the in-laws if this beats the price we get. Itching for the flakes to fly!

I will also keep my eyes open for the MANY "buy one get one" coupons that end up floating around.  Those are typically the best deal if they fall on the dates when you are there.

Heading up next weekend for Brew-fest and the Fund raising concert.... cant wait!

Originally posted by keljai hey batman, whats the usually price for room and dc tickets? l'm from toronto but wouldnt mind a winter trip if its cheap

Honestly dude, I have no idea. I have posted this in a different killy thread before but....

When we go we stay at the penthouse in the killington grand hotel right at the base. It's a huge "room" with a master suite, another room with a king size bed, and another with 4 twins. 2 bathrooms, full kitchen, your own sauna room right off the HUGE living room, and if you get the one facing slope side, a massive deck..which is perfect for doing keg stands...



Or throwing snowballs at people in the outdoor pool/hot tubs...



I personally do not know the price, as my in-laws are BA and pay for our room, and lift tickets (which come with the room at a discounted price). I can only imagine how much it costs, I over heard once and thought I heard someone say that for the week (sunday-friday) is just under 4k. Which, really...if you can get enough people it would be decently priced. The room "sleeps" 8 on the beds, and there are 2 pull out couches, so 12 comfortably. That being said, if people don't mind air mattresses, you could squeeze another 6 or so people comfortably enough.

If you want to do it on the cheap, do not stay at the killington grand. Unless like I stated above if you can round up about 20 of your friends it would be a decent price. There are many other options around the area that are much cheaper. Just depends on what kinda of amenities you want. Some places you will have to drive yourself to the hill, others are on the shuttle line.

I have also mentioned this before, and am still waiting to hear back on if they are cool with it, but my friend owns part of a time share within a mile of the lifts, and I am pretty sure it is on the shuttle line. Last year a few mutual friends stayed there and were charged 25 bucks a night. It is hostel style though so just depends if that is your thing, and don't mind meeting new people, and so on. Once I hear back if it is okay if people on here use the place I will post details and let everyone know.

I am not from the area, I am an Ohio boy, so I am sure there are other places some locals could chime in on. I have just been going there for the past 4 years.

K has some moguls.... but I woudlnt say it has a higher percentage of mogul runs when compared to any other mtn in the area.  I ride there 30+ days a year and have been for years now.... so I cant say that it's not snowboard friendly.