Industry News
It is that time of year when spring skiing is in full swing at resorts across the United States. In the East, Killington, Vermont, is traditionally the first ski resort to open and one of the last to close each season. Last season, Killington was still open at the beginning of June.
Killington is currently operating with 14 trails with a base depth of 17 inches. The K-1 Lodge and the Roaring Brook Umbrella Bar are open as well. The Patio bar will be open on April 27-28, and the Pub will reopen on April 27.
In an Instagram post, Killington confirmed that normal operating hours will be in effect until May 5, when the resort will switch to spring operating hours. While Killington does not provide an end-of-season date, operating on normal hours into May sends the message that conditions are great and operations will continue throughout May. In the last 37 years, Killington has managed to extend its season into June a total of 12 times, so fingers crossed this year will make it number 13
List of opening and closing dates for Killington
- 1987/88 — October 12 – June 1
- 1988/89 — October 13 – May 21
- 1989/90 — October 10 – May 28
- 1990/91 — October 27 – May 28
- 1991/92 — October 21 – June 14
- 1992/93 — October 1 – June 1
- 1993/94 — October 1 – June 9
- 1994/95 — October 3 – June 4
- 1995/96 — October 17 – June 10
- 1996/97 — October 4 – June 22
- 1997/98 — October 1 – May 25
- 1998/99 — October 22 – May 25
- 1999/00 — October 25 – May 29
- 2000/01 — October 29 – May 27
- 2001/02 — November 6 – June 1
- 2002/03 — October 25 – May 26
- 2003/04 — November 10 – May 12
- 2004/05 — November 9 – May 15
- 2005/06 — October 29–30; November 19 – May 1
- 2006/07 — November 23 – May 6
- 2007/08 — November 16 – April 20
- 2008/09 — November 2–6; November 19 – May 2
- 2009/10 — November 7 – April 25
- 2010/11 — November 2 – May 1
- 2011/12 — October 29 – April 22
- 2012/13 — October 13–15; November 5 – May 26
- 2013/14 — October 23 – May 18
- 2014/15 — November 3 – May 24
- 2015/16 — October 18 – May 28
- 2016/17 — October 25 – June 1
- 2017/18 — November 8 – May 26
- 2018/19 — October 19 – June 2
- 2019/20 — November 3 – March 14 (early closure due to COVID-19)
- 2020/21 — November 20 – May 16
- 2021/22 — November 5 – June 4
- 2022/23 — November 17 – June 1
- 2023/24 — November 3 – Present/Open-ended season listed
As of April 25, 2024, at 3:57 p.m., Killington’s conditions and weather report stated:
“We’ve got another sunny day in store for tomorrow with temps forecasted to be in the forties which should make for awesome spring snow conditions. Temperatures are going to drop slightly below freezing tonight which may lead to crusty snow first thing in the morning, but things should be nice and soft a couple hours after lifts start turning.
The cats will lay some cord on Superstar, Skyelark, and more overnight. As always get here early if you are looking to make turns on pristine corduroy. Make sure to check out our lift and trails report to see exactly what our open and groomed trails are for the day.
The K-1 Express Gondola will open for a bonus weekend this Saturday and Sunday, April 27-28 from 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.! (Superstar will stay open until 5:00 p.m. on Sat., 4/27). Get those last runs of the season in from 4241’ before it’s time to start biking off the top.
Be aware, our open terrain is suitable for advanced and intermediate skiers and riders only.”
Killington’s goal each season is to be the last resort standing, and it has consistently been the last ski resort to close each year in the East. Each spring, Superstar is the last slope that remains open at Killington. It is a single-diamond slope known for being steep and gets bumped every year around this time when the conditions are soft. Most of the ski resorts in the East are closed or will close shortly, making Killington the place to hit the slopes this spring.
