11.03.08
Killington Opens For The Season

Thanks to the early arrival of winter, Killington Resort opened for the 2008/09 ski and snowboard season Sunday with at least six trails served by two lifts off Killington Peak.

Killington Resort, which features the most extensive snowmaking system in the world, began snowmaking operations off the 4,241-foot summit of Killington Peak on October 29th. For opening day, skiers and riders enjoyed deep base depths on up to three miles of groomed trails. Killington offered Blue Square (more advanced) and Black Diamond (most advanced) trails only.

"Our snowmaking crew has taken advantage of the premium weather conditions and nearly tripled the 12 inches of natural snow at the peak," stated Patricia Ryan, director of marketing, sales and reservations. "Over the next 36 hours, snowmaking operations will continue and snowcats will begin working the snow surface to provide our guests the best possible opening day conditions."

For the latest lift, trail and snow conditions, visit www.Killington.com.

"Snowmaking operations will resume Saturday and continue through the weekend," Ryan added. "And we will continue to offer top to bottom skiing and riding at Killington as long as the quality conditions permit."

Killington hosts its first event of the season, Rails2Riches, a $15,000 rail jam on Saturday, Dec 6 for skiers and snowboarders. The competition is held under the lights with a blazing bonfire and a killer after-party.