“The longest season in the East begins this Friday, October 19! Reserved exclusively for Season Pass, Express Card, Beast365 and Ikon Pass holders, the first turns will start at 10am. Beginning Saturday, October 20, we’ll be open to the general public.”
Great news for all you VT shredders, Killington will start spinning this Friday making it the first east coast resort to open its door for the 2018/2019 winter season! HEADS UP, single day lift tickets will not be sold on Friday but the general public is allowed to ski on Saturday.
“The K-1 Express Gondola will begin loading at 10:00 a.m. with the last ride up available at 3:00 p.m. Skiers and riders will walk down the Peak Walkway to access open terrain in the North Ridge Area before heading back up the Peak Walkway to download the K-1 Express Gondola. The last run down Rime will be at 3:30 p.m.”
Here’s the complete announcement from Killington’s website:
Winter starts when The Beast says so and we say it starts Friday! Our heroic snowmaking team has been working hard in the North Ridge area, and we’re pleased to announce that the first turns in Eastern North America will be made by our Season Pass and Express Card holders on Friday, October 19.
The K-1 Express Gondola will begin loading at 10:00 a.m. with the last ride up available at 3:00 p.m. Skiers and riders will walk down the Peak Walkway to access open terrain in the North Ridge Area before heading back up the Peak Walkway to download the K-1 Express Gondola. The last run down Rime will be at 3:30 p.m.
The Snowshed Sales Center will be open for RFID ONE PASS pick up Thursday 8:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.; Friday 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.; Saturday 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.; or Sunday 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. K-1 Guest Services will be open 7:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Friday-Sunday but due to limited processing stations we recommend ONE PASSES be picked up at Snowshed.
Season Pass and Express Card holders will be treated to a free lunch at either the K-1 Lodge, Peak Lodge or Dog Sled on Friday. Additionally, pass holders will be treated to a complimentary opening day gift while supplies last.
Additional Details:
- No lift tickets or scenic gondola ride tickets are being sold, and no vouchers may be redeemed on Friday. We will open to the general public on Saturday, October 20.
- Open terrain is for intermediate and above level skiers and riders only. No beginner terrain is available, and snowmaking will take place as temperatures permit.
- Express Card holders will be charged $25 for the day of skiing.
- Ikon Pass holders are welcome to join us on Friday but must pick up a ticket at the ticket window; Ikon Passes will not be direct-to-lift at this time.
- We plan to operate on a daily basis moving forward, conditions permitting. Stay tuned right here on the conditions report for updates.
General Public Opening:
We will be open to the general public beginning Saturday, October 20. The K-1 Express Gondola will begin loading at 9:00 a.m. daily with the last ride up available at 3:00 p.m. Skiers and riders will walk down the Peak Walkway to access open terrain in the North Ridge Area before heading back up the Peak Walkway to download the K-1 Express Gondola. The last run down Rime will be at 3:30 p.m.
Additional Details:
- Lift ticket rates beginning Saturday will be $59 for adults (19-64); $45 for youth (7-18); and $50 for seniors (65-79). Ages 6 & under and 80 & over ski free. All lift tickets must be loaded onto a ONE PASS, our RFID card, which are available for $5 but may be reloaded for future visits.
- Open terrain will be for intermediate and above level skiers and riders only. No beginner terrain will be available, and snowmaking will take place as temperatures permit.
- Ikon Pass holders must pick up a ticket at the ticket window; Ikon Passes will not be direct-to-lift at this time.
- We plan to operate on a daily basis moving forward, conditions permitting. Stay tuned right here on the conditions report for updates.
images from killington FB