Killington Resort

The Beast of the East: six peaks and a long season.

The biggest ski area in the East, spread over six peaks with 155 trails and 3,050 ft of vertical. It is usually first to open in the fall and skis into May, and Killington Road has the region’s liveliest après and nightlife. Best for strong skiers and groups who want variety and a party.

The mountain

Vertical drop

3,050 ft

Summit

4,241 ft

Skiable terrain

1,509 acres

Trails

155

Lifts

19

Average snowfall

250″ a year

Snowmaking

40% of terrain

Terrain mix

• Beginner 17%
• Intermediate 40%
• Advanced 43%

What’s here besides skiing

• Terrain park
• Snow tubing
• Snowmobiling
• Snowshoeing
• Spa
• Nightlife
• Kids programs

Holidays and events

2026–27 dates where they’re posted. “Usually” means the date follows past years. Confirm before you go.

• ChristmasEarly December (annual)Usually

  Vermont Holiday Festival

  A Festival of Trees, vendor village and Santa’s Workshop with breakfast and photos at the Killington Grand Hotel.

• New Year’sDec 31, late afternoon (annual)Usually

  New Year’s Eve Celebration

  Free family party at the K-1 Base Lodge with live music, crafts, s’mores and cocoa, then a groomer parade around 5 pm and fireworks right after.

• RaceNov 27–29, Thanksgiving weekend

  Stifel Killington Cup

  The women’s Alpine World Cup returns after a year off, with giant slalom on Saturday and slalom on Sunday on Superstar. Tickets are $10 a day.

• RaceEarly April (annual)Usually

  Bear Mountain Mogul Challenge

  Amateur mogul contest on Outer Limits with head-to-head finals and a big spring party around it.

• Pond skimApril (annual)Usually

  Killington Pond Skim

  Costumed skiers and riders try to cross a slush pond, usually the week after the Mogul Challenge.

Where to stay

• slopesideKillington Grand Hotel

  The resort’s full-service hotel, with a ski bridge to the slopes from December to March, a heated outdoor pool, the Grand Spa and Preston’s restaurant.

  Slopeside
• lodgeCascades Lodge

  Small hotel near Snowshed with an indoor pool, sauna and hot tub, a pub with a pool table and a free shuttle to the lifts.

  1,000 ft walk to Snowshed
• lodgeMountain Top Inn & Resort

  A lakeside resort in Chittenden with a 60 km trail network and horse-drawn sleigh rides, for a quieter base.

  25 min drive
• innBirch Ridge Inn

  A refined country inn with a quiet, grown-up feel, close to the access road.

  Under 1 mi
• innInn at Long Trail

  A classic ski lodge open since 1938, with country rooms, a big sauna, breakfast included and McGrath’s Irish Pub downstairs.

  10 min drive

Rates are typical winter lows before taxes and fees, and change constantly. Book on the property’s own site.

Things to do

• Killington Tubing Park · At the resort

  Lift-served, multi-lane tubing at the Clubhouse across from the Killington Grand. Runs Dec 18, 2026 to Mar 21, 2027, mostly Friday to Sunday plus holiday weeks. Adults from $30 booked ahead.

• Snowmobile Vermont tours · 15–25 min drive

  Guided one-hour mountain tours from Bridgewater and two-hour backcountry rides from Plymouth. The one-hour tour started at $139 last winter.

• Grand Spa · At the resort

  Full-service spa in the Killington Grand Hotel, open daily 10 am–6 pm. Book ahead on busy weekends.

• Base Camp snowshoe tours · In Killington

  Guided snowshoe tours on the Base Camp trails, run by Base Camp Bike & Ski. Good for all levels.

• Mountain Top Inn sleigh rides · 25 min drive

  Horse-drawn sleigh rides and a large trail network at a lakeside resort 11 miles from the mountain. Check the winter schedule.

Après and nightlife

• Wobbly Barn

  A long-running Killington Road institution: steakhouse dinners, then live bands and dancing.

• Pickle Barrel Nightclub

  The big multi-level nightclub on Killington Road, with live bands most winter weekends.

• Moguls Sports Pub

  Casual sports pub on the access road for wings, pizza and games on TV.

• Snowshed Umbrella Bar

  Outdoor deck bar overlooking the Snowshed pond, at its best on sunny spring afternoons.

These themes are our summary of recent skier reviews, not quotes.

Getting there

• Burlington International (BTV) · about 1 hr 50 min drive
• Boston · about 3 hr
• New York City · about 4.5 hr
• Montreal · about 3.25 hr

Directions in Google Maps