Industry News
KILLINGTON, Vt. (December 4, 2023) – Vermont’s Pico Mountain, part of the POWDR adventure lifestyle company, will kick off the 2023/24 winter season at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, December 9, 2023 with a bonus weekend. The resort will operate Saturday and Sunday and then reopen on Friday, December 15 for the regular Thursday-Monday schedule.
“We are excited to welcome back skiers and riders to Pico Mountain early this year!” says Rich McCoy, director of operations at Pico Mountain. “This is actually a week ahead of schedule thanks to the cool November weather and our increased snowmaking capacity, and we are thrilled to offer more terrain than usual.”
A newly rebuilt pump house and the addition of 25 new high-efficiency HKD snow guns, Pico Mountain was able to, on average, convert 62% more water into snow than in previous years. Pico Mountain also received its first diesel-electric drive groomer, which will enable the grooming of steeper terrain regularly and with 20% fewer emissions and fuel consumption.
The resort plans to run the Golden Express Quad and Summit Quad opening weekend. Uphill Travel will also open at this time. Tickets and rentals are available opening day, lessons will start on Friday, December 15. The cafeteria will be open with limited services, the Last Run Lounge will open for the season on Friday, December 15. Be sure to check the conditions report for the most up-to-date information on lift and trail status.
Pico Mountain will be collecting donations for BROC so guests are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item to donate Friday, December 15 through Sunday, December 17. Pico Mountain will match all donations to make sure our neighbors don’t go hungry this holiday season. Food donations will be accepted at the old ticketing office, on the left side while walking towards the mountain.
Tickets are now on sale at Picomountain.com and must be purchased online, including the day of. Skiers and riders can save more than 65% on lift tickets by purchasing them in advance on picomountain.com. Vermont students in grades K-12 can enjoy Pico Mountain all season long for just $134. Vermont residents can purchase midweek, non-peak tickets for just $51 online (ID must be presented at the window to validate.) For non-residents, P-tickets offer the best deal around, just $69 skiing and riding any day for the 2023/24 season, available for purchase through December 14, 2023.
Pico Mountain lift hours are 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays, and 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. during weekends and on peak days. The full 2023/24 Pico Mountain operating schedule can be found at picomountain.com.
