Killington just announced they will once again be the first ski resort in Vermont to open as they are welcoming season passholders, Beast 365 and Ikon Pass holders to get their first turns of the season starting tomorrow. The current snowpack is largely credited to Killington’s world class snowmaking capabilities bolstered by the addition of 1,000 new snowguns over the summer (see below video).
Killington will open to the general public the following day on Friday, November 15th and will operate 7 days a week weather permitting. Killington warns to ski with caution as early season conditions exist and snowmaking and other on-mountain operations may be in progress throughout the day on open more terrain.
Great to see The Beast open for business. Cheers!
Killington Press Release:
Vermont’s Killington Resort, the largest ski and snowboard destination in Eastern North America, will kick off the 2024-25 winter season at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 14th, 2024. This marks the first season as an independent resort and skiers and riders can expect big things in the coming years.
Once again, Killington is the first resort in Vermont to open for the winter season. The first turns of the season on November 14th will be reserved exclusively for Killington Season Pass, Beast 365 and Ikon Pass holders. The resort will open to the general public on Friday, November 15th at 9:00 a.m. and will remain open 7 days a week, weather permitting.
“We owe our snowmaking team a round of applause for getting us up and running for the 24/25 season. We are very excited to get back to skiing and riding and thrilled to support the Share Winter foundation with a donation in honor of those who join us for opening day.” –Mike Solimano, President & CEO of Killington Resort and Pico Mountain
On November 14th, the K-1 Express Gondola and North Ridge Quad, will provide access to Rime and Reason for skiers and snowboarders from 9:00 a.m. – 3:45 p.m. Skiing and snowboarding will be on advanced terrain only, no beginner terrain is available. Walking will be required on the Peak Walkway to exit skiable terrain, however ski/ride access down to North Ridge will be available thanks to increased capacity with our new fleet of low energy snow guns.
Early season conditions exist, and snowmaking and other on-mountain operations may be in progress throughout the day on open terrain. The Killington Parks crew will have a few features set up for Day One jibbing on Reason and will continue to build out that park as early season rolls on.
Remaining a longstanding tradition, season pass holders are invited to enjoy free lunch on Opening Day at the K-1 Lodge, Peak Lodge, or the Subie Shack (located at the bottom of the North Ridge Quad) as a show of gratitude for their commitment to Killington Resort. In honor of opening day, the resort will provide a $5,000 donation to the Share Winter Foundation. Through grantmaking, community building, and advocacy, Share Winter supports organizations that provide learn to ski and snowboard opportunities for youth who would otherwise not ski or ride.
Taking advantage of some of our 500 new low-energy snow guns added this summer, Killington’s ops team is simultaneously prepping for the Stifel Killington Cup over Thanksgiving Weekend with top-to-bottom snowmaking on Superstar whenever conditions allow.