Killington, VT – Vermont’s Killington Resort this afternoon announced that it will open for skiing and riding this Sunday, besting Sunday River Resort in Maine by one day.
As has been the case for the past several years, the first day on Sunday will be for Killington season pass holders and Express Card holders. The rest of the skiing public will be allowed to load Killington’s lifts come 9 a.m. Monday.
On Sunday, the K-1 Express Gondola will provide uploading and downloading to open terrain for skiers and snowboarders for a quick afternoon session from noon to 3 p.m. and on the North Ridge Triple until 3:45 p.m. Skiers and snowboarders will use the Peak Walkway to access open terrain and return to the K-1 Express Gondola for the trip down to the base area when finished for the day.
Early season conditions will exist, and snowmaking and other on-mountain operations may be in progress throughout the day on open terrain. Skiing and snowboarding will be on advanced terrain only, providing roughly 600 vertical feet of open trails. Terrain park features will be available beginning on Sunday. No easier terrain will be available at this time.
The Snowshed Sales Center and K-1 Guest Services will be open one hour prior to lift opening on Sunday, selling Season Passes and Express Cards for same-day access to the slopes. Express Card holders will only be charged $25 for all ages on Opening Day, and children ages 6 and under will receive a Kids Ski Free ticket if accompanied by a season pass holder. No other passes, tickets, vouchers or reciprocal discounts will be accepted on this day.
Season Pass and Express Card holders are invited to an exclusive appreciation luncheon at K-1 Café on Sunday.
Sunday will also provide a rare opportunity to hit the hill on both a mountain bike and skis or a snowboard all on the same October day, as the Killington Bike Park is still open daily through Sunday out of Snowshed Lodge, with the Snowshed Express Quad running from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The K-1 Express Gondola, Peak Lodge, Beast Mountain Coaster and Skyeride are all open this Saturday and Sunday for their final weekend of the foliage season.
Beginning on Monday, the K-1 Express Gondola lift hours will be 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for uphill loading. The North Ridge Triple will allow uploading until 3:45 p.m. Lift ticket rates will be $49 for adults (19-64), $38 for Youths (7-18) and $42 for Seniors (65-79). Express Card holders will receive 50% off window rate for midweek, and 25% off weekend rates.
Killington will remain open to the public for skiing and snowboarding as conditions permit.