Killington

4763 Killington Road
Killington, VT 05751
800-734-9435
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The self-proclaimed "Beast of the East" is truly big in all senses of the word: the biggest resort (covers seven mountains), with the greatest variety of terrain, the highest vertical drop, and the most extensive snowmaking. Not surprisingly, such attributes attract large numbers of devoted, older skiers who keep Killington as lively after hours (rated No. 1 in "Apres Ski" by the readers of Ski Magazine) as they do during the day, when lift lines and slopes can become downright annoying. But the fact that people keep coming back year after year demonstrates that the beast is still a real beauty of a mountain.

MOUNTAIN INFO

Base elevation: 1,165 feet
Summit elevation: 4,215 feet
Vertical drop: 3,050 feet
Skiable acres: 1,215 (not including 141 tree skiing/boarding acres)
Lifts: 32 (2 express gondolas, 12 quads, 6 of which are express, 6 triple chairs, 4 double chairs, 7 surface)
Trails: 200
Trail breakdown: 26 percent beginner, 34 percent intermediate, 40 percent advanced
Must-ski trails: Superstar, Outer Limits
Snowmaking capability: 70 percent of skiable acres

HOURS

Weekdays: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Weekends/holidays: 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

PRICING

Adults $76; young adults (13-18) $61; juniors (6-12) and seniors (65-plus) $53

Season passes
Unlimited skiing, $1,299 adults; $999 young adults and seniors; $849 juniors. Mid-week pass $499 (all ages)

Lessons
Learn-to-ski programs for ages 13 and up (includes lift ticket, equipment rental and two-hour group lesson) $99, $104 holidays.

Rental rates
Full package $39 adults; $26 young adults (13-18), juniors (6-12), and seniors (65-plus)

Special deals and packages
Five-Day Ski Week (five nights lodging plus lift tickets; arrive Sunday, depart Friday) start at $80 per person per night.

OTHER SNOW ACTIVITIES

Snowboarding: Three terrain parks and superpipe

FOR THE KIDS

Age-specific groups (2-3, 3-5, 4-6, 6-12, and 12-18) full day $130, $180 holidays. Friendly Penguin Daycare (12 weeks-6 years) full-day $100, holiday $130. All children's facilities are located at Ramshead Base Lodge

ON-SITE LODGING

Killington Grand Resort Hotel & Spa, 200 units, a full amenity mega-resort, offers one-bedroom standard rooms and two- and three-bedroom suites. Located at the base of the mountain. Killington also manages 13 condo complexes, some slope side, some farther away. To find out more, call 800-621-MTNS.

OFF-SITE LODGING

Inn of the Six Mountains: modern large-scale hotel with big rooms and lots of amenities including whirlpools, heated indoor pool and exercise room. 2617 Killington Rd.; 802-422-4302.

The Mountain Inn: 50 one-bedroom, balcony and fireplace rooms offering adjoining rooms for families; located near the base of the mountain. One Killington Road; 888-422-3595.

Cascades Lodge: Forty-six spacious standard units, indoor pool, sauna, whirlpool, reading and exercise rooms. 58 Old Mill Rd.; 800-345-0113.

Comfort Inn Killington Center: quiet townhouse setting offering 66 moderately priced unit, wireless high-speed internet, and complimentary continental breakfast. 905 Killington Rd.; 800-257-8664.

Snowed Inn: attractive 20-room b&b, some with efficiencies and/or whirlpools, located right at the base of the mountain. 104 Miller Brook Rd.; 802-422-3407.

ON-SITE FOOD AND DRINK

All six base lodges, adjacent Pico and Killington Peak all offer cafeteria-style food courts. More substantial options include: The Long Trail Pub at Ramshead, the K1 Café, Superstar Pub, Mahogany Ridge Pub and Deli, and Sushi Yoshi and Chinese Gourmet at K1, and the Bear Mountain Deli and Lounge at Bear Mountain. In addition, there are several Waffle Haus and Cooper's Coffee snack shops.

OFF-SITE FOOD AND DRINK

Hemingway's: setting the benchmark for fine dining in Killington in a restored 1860 farmhouse, nouvelle American cuisine. 4888 Route 4; 802- 422-3886.

Casey's Caboose: popular après-ski meeting place in railway décor that also serves solid comfort food. 1930 Killington Rd.; 802-422-3795.

Garlic: upscale Italian cuisine in cozy atmospheric setting that also features tapas. 1724 Killington Rd.; 802-422-5055.

Wobbly Barn Steakhouse: a Killington institution that has been serving up hot steaks to cold skiers for 35 years. 2229 Killington Rd.; 802-422-3392.

Peppino's: no-frills white-and-red check tablecloth Italian restaurant serves great and filling pasta and pizza, and is ideal for families. 601 Killington Rd.; 802-422-3293.

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