Killington, VT – Kick off summer and experience the fresh Green Mountain air of Vermont while raising funds for the United Way of Rutland County at Killington Resort and the Pico Mountain Adventure Center this Friday, June 25.nFor the fifth consecutive year, the two Vermont ski areas are teaming up with the United Way to offer a free day of summer activities with a suggested $10 donation to the United Way of Rutland County.

All activities at the Pico Mountain Adventure Center, including the Alpine Slides, climbing walls, the Pico Power Jump and mini-golf, plus lift-served hiking and mountain biking via the K-1 Gondola at Killington will be free from noon to 4 p.m. with a $10 donation to the United Way of Rutland County. Guided horseback trail rides at the Pico Mountain Stables will also be offered with an additional $10 donation to the United Way.

In addition, Killington Resort and Pico Mountain will donate $10 from every Adventure Center and mountain bike season pass purchased on Friday, June 25 to the United Way. Adventure Center season passes cost $99 for singles and $189 for families and offer unlimited access. Killington mountain bike season passes are $199 for adults and $179 for juniors (ages 12 and under) and include unlimited access to Killington’s Kona “Groove Approved” Mountain Bike Park plus all Adventure Center activities at Pico Mountain.

The Adventure Center at Pico Mountain, as well as mountain biking and hiking at Killington will be open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. for the summer and fall season beginning this Saturday, June 26.