Killington spends millions on mountain improvements

Vermont’s Killington Resort is finishing the $8.4 million on-mountain improvements and environmental programme to kick off its 50th season.

“By reinvesting in our mountain, we¹re proud to offer a much-improved experience for our guests in the Skye Peak area,” said Chris Nyberg, Killington’s president and general manager.

“From the Skye Peak Express, to The Stash, the many other improvements and the elimination of the Snowshed Crossover, guests will be able to enjoy uninterrupted cruising on some of our mountain¹s best terrain.”

The new Skye Peak Express replaces the Skye Peak Quad chairlift and reduces the ride time from 14 minutes to just less than five, allowing guests improved access to Bear Mountain and Killington’s long intermediate cruising trails such as Skyeburst, Cruise Control, and Needle’s Eye.

The new Skye Peak Express is the first lift installed at the resort in more than 10 years and brings its total of high speed lifts to nine. In addition to the reduced ride time, the lower profile of the new lift will be less susceptible to wind holds.

The Stash is a new type of terrain park created by Jake Burton and Burton team riders that utilises natural terrain, local wood products, and organic features. The Stash will be accessible from the new Skye Peak Express and is one of only five in the world.

Among other improvements are a new Magic Carpet at Snowshed replaces the F-10 Poma lift; the Snowshed Crossover has been eliminated to allow for uninterrupted riding on The Stash, Skyeburst, Needle’s Eye, Cruise Control, and Vertigo; the Great Eastern Trail off the top of Skye Peak will allow beginners more than three miles to ride; the Gateway Trail, and intermediate trail, has been extended; and thousands of feet of new pipe have been added.

For more information on improvements, visit www.killington.com