New Superstar Six High-Speed Doppelmayr Six-Person Lift Opens at Killington Resort, VT The Superstar Six, Killington Resort’s brand-new high-speed Doppelmayr six-person lift, officially opened to the public this morning. The lift itself, a high-speed six-person chairlift, is the first Doppelmayr chairlift in Killington’s history. The highlights of the construction timeline were the three “fly days” in May, July, and August—helicopters were used to transport the old lift towers, pour concrete for the […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | December 2, 2025 0 Comments
Killington Resort, VT, Approves $22 Million in Infrastructure Improvements Vermont’s Killington Resort, the largest ski and snowboard destination in Eastern North America, has approved an additional $22 million for on-mountain improvements, marking its second consecutive year of significant capital infusion under its independent ownership group. This move brings total investment at the resort to $60 million over two years, following the $38 million allocated the previous year, which included […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 17, 2025 0 Comments
What are the Best Ski Resorts to Visit by Month? Everyone dreams of chasing the best powder and conditions throughout the season. Unfortunately, jobs, kids, and life can get in the way of making that a reality. However, we all try and make that one big ski trip each season to be where the best snow will be at that specific time. Sometimes, Mother Nature cooperates with the models and […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | June 4, 2025 0 Comments
Killington Resort, VT, to Replace Superstar Quad With 6-Passenger Lift Killington, VT (October 22, 2024) – Vermont’s Killington Resort, the largest ski and snowboard destination in Eastern North America, announces the forthcoming replacement of the Superstar Express chairlift during the summer of 2025. The current high-speed quad will be replaced with a Doppelmayr UNI-G six-person chairlift. The new chair will be the first from that manufacturer for the resort. Related: […] Industry News Press Release | October 22, 2024 0 Comments
Killington Resort, VT, Welcomes First Snow of the Season Vermont’s Killington Resort, known as “The Beast of the East,” received its first snow of the 2024-25 season this morning, marking the unofficial start of winter in the Northeast. The light dusting, coupled with the resort’s snowmaking capabilities, sets the stage for another promising ski season. Related: [UPDATED: SEPTEMBER] NOAA Winter 2024-25 Early Forecast: La Niña Returns and What That […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 10, 2024 0 Comments
Killington Resort, VT, Has Been Sold From POWDR to a Group of Local Passholders Vermont’s Killington Resort, the largest mountain resort in Eastern North America today announced Killington Resort & Pico Mountain are being sold from POWDR to a passionate group of local passholders. This landmark purchase represents a commitment to keeping Killington and Pico in the hands of those who know and love it, with plans to increase capital investment while preserving the […] Industry News Press Release | August 22, 2024 0 Comments
Killington, VT, Aims to Keep Superstar Run Open for as Long as Possible Although it is now officially May, and spring has sprung across North America with summer hot on its tail, the corn skiing is out there waiting to be harvested. On the East Coast, Killington, Vermont, is still going strong with plans to keep the Superstar Express Quad lift and Superstar Run open as long as possible. In response to a […] Industry News John Cunningham | May 2, 2024 1 Comment
Killington, VT, Roars into Spring With Spring Pass & Loaded Events Lineup Vermont’s Killington Resort, the largest ski and snowboard resort in Eastern North America and a POWDR company, roars into spring with the Spring Pass and a jam-packed event series as the longest season in the East extends beyond the rest. The 2024 Spring Pass is available for purchase starting February 22 for $359*, providing skiers and snowboarders of all ages with unlimited spring […] Industry News SnowBrains | February 21, 2024 0 Comments
Local Legend Retires from Snowmaking After 45 Years of Employment at Killington Resort, VT Passing the torch. Greg Hiltz (left) and Snowmaking Manager Greg Gleason. | Photo: Killington Resort Not many people can say they’ve covered New York’s Central Park with snow, but Greg Hiltz can. A select few people can say they’ve pulled off making enough snow for a World Cup course in one night, and they’d probably have to thank Hiltz […] Industry News Guest Author | May 23, 2023 0 Comments
Killington, VT, Weekend Report: Quiet and Cloudy, At Least One More Weekend Left Report from May 20th and 21st, 2023 This weekend was very chill for May at Killington, VT. In two different ways. It was physically colder than normal (55 degrees and cloudy, instead of 65-75 and sunny which is standard). It also was just less busy than last weekend. I suspect a lot of people looked at the forecast and decided […] Conditions Report Spencer McLaughlin | May 23, 2023 0 Comments
Killington Resort, VT, Report: Spring Skiing at its Very Best Report from Saturday, 13th, and Sunday, 14th, May 2023 I have been trying to get to Killington Resort, VT, for the last few seasons, and I finally had the opportunity to do it this spring. It was awesome! I usually try to hit a different mountain each season, and I have to say that the people at Killington were top-notch. […] Trip Report Gregg Frantz | May 17, 2023 0 Comments
Killington Resort, VT, Officially Opens for the Season Vermont’s Killington Resort, the largest ski and snowboard destination in Eastern North America, and part of POWDR has officially kicked off its 2022-23 winter season, becoming among the first Eastern resorts to open for skiing and snowboarding. The first turns of the season were reserved exclusively for Killington Season Pass, Beast 365, and Ikon pass holders, but the resort will open […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 18, 2022 0 Comments
Killington Resort, VT, Shows Employee Appreciation with Free Gas and Food Employees at Killington Resort were treated to a unique appreciation event earlier this month where all workers were invited to a free gas giveaway, where they could fill up their gas tanks at the vehicle maintenance building. But that’s not all; members of the Resort Leadership Team were the ones pumping the gas, as well as washing all the car […] Industry News Brent Glogau | April 29, 2022 0 Comments
Killington Resort, VT Begins Construction of New K-1 Lodge Killington Resort is beginning construction of its new K-1 lodge. Construction was initially scheduled to start in March 2020. However, plans were deferred after COVID19 hit following the state of Vermont’s stay-at-home orders. Now construction will begin with the demolition of the current lodge. While changes to the lodge are being made, additional parking bays will also be added. A bus […] Industry News Aunika Skogen | March 24, 2022 0 Comments
Killington Resort, VT, Receives Positive Snow Control for Audi FIS Ski World Cup Races November 27 & 28 International Ski Federation gives green light to HomeLight Killington Cup Race; General Admission tickets benefitting the Killington World Cup Foundation are available for $5 at www.killington.com.worldcup Vermont’s Killington Resort, the largest ski and snowboard resort in Eastern North America and part of POWDR, is pleased to have received a positive snow control announcement from FIS (International Ski Federation), the governing […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 18, 2021 0 Comments
[VIDEO] Rousing Killington Resort, VT Video Gets Us Stoked For Winter Are you ready? You will be after watching this rousing video from Killington Resort, VT. Related: 2021 HomeLight Killington Cup Tickets on Sale Tuesday October 19th Snowmakers, get to work, we’re relying on you. The snow guns at Killington were blazing this weekend, laying down that base for when Mother Nature finally delivers. It’s almost here… winter’s coming. Industry News SnowBrains | October 18, 2021 0 Comments
Killington Resort, VT Unveils Winter 20/21 Operating Plan | Late Opening and Parking Reservations Required for All The Beast of the East, Killington Resort, VT, yesterday provided eager skiers and riders with the lowdown of what to expect of the upcoming winter 20/21 season. Related: A Road Trip Around the Northeast’s Most Iconic Alpine Adventures with Ikon Pass Killington generally boasts the longest season in the east, usually opening mid-October and running through June. This season, however, opening […] Industry News SnowBrains | September 11, 2020 0 Comments
Killington Vermont Fires Up the Snowguns Today & Yesterday This mornings low temperatures at Killington, Vermont prompted their snowmaking team to get out and begin testing their system across North Ridge. This was their first attempt at snowmaking for the season and as shown in their video, it went pretty well! The weather window was pretty short, it only allowed for a brief period of snowmaking at daybreak, but […] Conditions Report Dylan Cautela | October 10, 2016 1 Comment
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