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Killington Ski Holidays

At a glance

  • Excellent snowmaking
  • Seven skiable mountains
  • Adult learning complex

Great for

  • Beginners
  • Snowparks
  • Apres ski

Ski Holidays in Killington

Don’t be fooled by the figures, what Killington lacks in altitude it more than makes up for in state-of-the-art snowmaking facilities and with terrain that spans 7 mountains, the “Beast of the East” is often one of the first to gear up its lifts for the winter.

  • Flight Time
  • 9 hours
  • From London
  • Nearest Airports
  • Denver, Jackson Hole etc.
  • Time zone
  • GMT -5 to -8 hours
  • Language
  • English
  • Currency
  • US Dollar
  • Ski Season
  • Dec - April

Killington Stats

Top Altitude
1293m
Bottom Altitude
325m
Resort Altitude
325m
Total Piste
73 miles
Longest Run
6.2 miles
Slope Orientation
N, E
Vertical Drop
957m
Skiable Vertical
Night Skiing
No
Glacier Skiing
No

Seven mountain areas make up Killington Resort and its sister resort, Pico Mountain, forming the largest ski area on the USA’s eastern seaboard. And that’s just one of this trailblazing resort’s claims to fame. Involved in snow guns before most resorts knew they existed, it also today hosts the most impressive snowmaking systems in all of N America. Cannons line runs all the way to the 4,229ft Killington peak, meaning Killington is consistently one of the first resorts to open, usually in October.

It’s easy to see why it has garnered so many affectionate nicknames. “Kton” is also home to one of the largest single-mountain lift networks (by number of lifts), which include twelve quads, a further six triples and what was the world's fastest gondola with the world's first heated (and brightly painted) cabins. Innovation being something of a theme in these parts, this resort is also among the front-runners for eco-friendliness. Take the K1 gondola, for example, powered entirely by manure from local dairy farms.

Spread along the 5-mile Killington Access Road, the resort may lack a coherent centre, but the variety of its 200 or so hotels and restaurants fills this gap. These are divvied between 5 base stations dotted between of the 6 peaks. Some of the stations have their own specialties, like Ramshead (for families) and Snowshed (for adult learners), but with a variety of runs to each of the stations, skiers of all levels are encouraged to explore to the lot before the week is through.

Winter Sports Ratings

Beginners

Intermediate

Advanced

Snowboarding

Killington Transfer Times

The nearest airport to Killington is Boston at 257 km or about ? by car

What's the ski area like in Killington?

Variety is the spice of life in Kton, where 6 peaks, and links to a 7th (at sister resort, Pico) add up to a considerable amount of mileage.

There are green trails from the top of each of the Beast’s peaks, meaning a chance to ski to each of the resort’s base stations from almost day one. With everything from long green cruisers (check out Great Eastern and Juggernaut) to wide open slopes (like the Snowshed Slope and Yodeler), first timers can get a feel for a variety of different terrain and leave with a huge sense of accomplishment.

This resort is home to one of the largest learner complexes in the East, and one-of-a-kind for its focus on adult learners. The entire Snowshed base station is dedicated to learners who prefer not to have to dodge toddlers with the ski school while they’re finding their feet. From here, progression is steady, up the Ramshead Express Quad to the sweeping long-range views and a good variety of terrain. Going one further to provide for beginners, in the past local ski schools have offered lesson packages with free skis or boards.

The 6 peaks are also a boon for intermediates. Start off testing your mettle on Snowdon’s Bunny Blaster, before relaxing on cruisters like Great Eastern and Great Northern. While currently only served by a shuttle, a day trip to Pico is well worth the trip for over 22km of quiet, narrow, twisting trails full of knolls and bends.

For an advanced skier, there’s little in the East to compare to the world class bumps on Bear Mountain, the pick of which is the stuff of mogul legend, Outer Limits. Another large concentration of expert terrain can also be found in the Canyon (right below Killington Peak), but truly great steeps are dotted throughout the resort.

With a 6 month park season, and a series of freestyle competitions (like the lucrative Rails 2 Riches in December), the Beast also leads the East coast pack in its park scene. While the spotlight is trained on The Stash, one of Burton’s all-natural terrain parks, there are 5 other parks dotted throughout the ski area (and often extra offerings early and late in the season), including the Easy Street progression park for tentative first-timers.

Which other ski resorts are near to Killington?

The nearest ski resorts to Killington include Okemo.

Ski Area Facts

LocationVermont, USA
Established1958
Downhill73 miles
Lift Pass$48-89 (adult per day)

Beginner Slopes

28%

Intermediate Skiing

33%

Advance & Expert Terrain

39%

Snowboarding Trails

73 miles100%

Killington Restaurants

Killington Après Ski

Killington Activites for Non-skiers

Clothing Food & Souvenir Shops

Killington Road has a wide variety of shops spread out along its length, either single outlets or in groups of up to half a dozen - mostly high calibre ski shops (and some dedicated 'boarders shops) or rather low-calibre grocers - the latter with limited stocks at high prices. You really need a car to get between them though and there's no concentrated area of shops. The largest group is a small collection of ski shops at the base of Killington Road where it meets US route 4 known as The Shops at the Shack.

Dedicated shoppers will want to drive out to towns like Rutland (32km/20 miles) or to the factory-outlet shopping in Manchester.

Best Time to Visit Killington

With about 250 inches of natural snow each winter, some would say that Kton was being overly cautious when it developed the world’s most extensive snowmaking system – we, for one, aren’t complaining. February and March annually see the most natural snow, but with over 1700 snow guns, covering 600 acres of the resort, there’s likely to be a good covering anytime you visit.

Killington can get pretty chilly in January (with lows of -12°C), so be sure to bundle up or wait till later in the season, when longer days offer up warmer temperatures, more sun and all the more après fun.

What's Killington like at Christmas?

With a variety of runs and restaurants that’s hard to beat, there’s plenty opportunity to make Christmas in Killington your own.

What's Killington like in the New Year?

Whether you’re looking to dance till dawn or sip warm cider by the fire, you can't go wrong with New Year’s in Killington.

What's Killington like in Half-Term?

Half-term in Killington sees some of the season’s best snow, all the better to make the most of its varied terrain

What's Killington like at Easter?

If Easter in Killington this year is anything like the last, it’s not just the sprogs who’ll want to take part in the Easter Egg Hunt - treats left behind by the Easter Bunny have included lift tickets & season passes.

Killington Snow Conditions

Snow Report, History & Forecast

View our detailed Killington snow report to see skiing confitions now. Our Killington snow history shows you what snow depths have been in recent years month-by-month. If you're visiting soon, use the Killington snow forecast to see predicted snowfall over the coming days.

  • Freezing fog Today
  • Sunny skies Saturday
  • Light snow Sunday
  • Light snow Monday
  • Light snow Tuesday
  • Light snow Wednesday
  • Current snow depth at top
    76 cm
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  • Current snow depth at base
    34 cm

Ramshead base station is the Kton HQ for children’s lessons and learner slopes, as well as the site for the Penguin child care centre. With the ski school here offering seasonal programs just for kids (aged 4-17), and the Easy Street Progression park for budding boarders – families of all shapes and sizes will have a cracking time here.

There’s almost always a gentle way down from the top of a Kton lift, which makes skiing with groups of different abilities a breeze almost anywhere on the mountain. Split up at the top of any of them (Bear, Snowdon, Killington Peak, and Skye Peak) and meet at the bottom for a catch up in one of the many bars and restaurants.

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How much is a ski pass in Killington

Maximum and minimum adult Killington lift pass prices ranged from $221 to $630 for 6 days access to the Killington ski lift system at the start of the 2025 winter season. Our lift passes are part of a packaged Killington holiday with accommodation, so prices vary depending on chalet or hotel suppliers. Confirm price for the lift ticket before booking your holiday.

Lift Tickets Child Adult Senior
1 Day Price $39 - $89 $37 - $115 $43 - $98
6 Day Price $170 - $474 $221 - $630 $188 - $528
Age Range 7 - 18 19 - 64 65+

Getting to Killington

Most of our ski holidays to Killington packaged with flights include airport transfers. We can also arrange private transfers to Killington from nearby airports

How long does it take to fly to Killington from the UK?

Flights from London take about 9 hours to Denver, Jackson Hole etc.. This table shows approximate transfer times to Killington from the nearest airports, smaller airports can be more prone to delays.

Airport Distance Transfer Time
Boston 257 km ?
Montreal 296 km ?
Rutland 27 km ?

How long is the transfer from nearest United States train station to Killington?

The transfer time from alpine train stations are generally shorter than from airports, Call us for details of Killington transfers.

Station Distance Transfer Time
Rutland 27 km 27 minutes

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