Killington offers a skiing experience that is worth cherishing. Breathtaking slopes on snow-capped mountains provide thrilling activities such as skiing, snowboarding, skating, sleigh rides, indoor rock climbing and dog sledging.
Killington is the perfect place for an all-season vacation filled to the brim with recreation options. An ideal haven for any skier, it is the most popular ski resort in New England region of the United States. With stunning expanse of breathtaking terrain inviting vacationers for exploration, it is a vacation spot which keeps skiers returning year after year.
What is special about Killington is its ability to provide satisfaction to the skiers of every level. There are about 200 trails serviced by more than 30 lifts and a 3,050 foot vertical drop off Killington summit. Most of these trails fall under most difficult skiing category; some are intermediate while about 30% are considered beginning level. With this vast selection, you will find a trail to ski regardless of your skiing ability. The most challenging terrain is spread across Killington Peak and Bear Mountain. For a beginner, Snowshed area is the best.
Located in Central Vermont in New England of the United States, the resort is accessible from Burlington, Vermont or Albany. Whatever you require accommodations, restaurants, and nightlife - are concentrated all along the Killington Mountain Access Road. You can also stay at Rutland, second largest city in Vermont, and go to the resort on day expeditions. If you want to soak in the ski resort experience, you can opt to stay in the village.
The entire mountain is dedicated to parks, pipes and free-riding, ensuring that the visitors never have a dull moment. It offers several outdoor activities like snowmobiling, dog sledding and snowshoeing. Bear Mountain has several terrain parks with varying degrees of difficulty. The super pipe in this mountain is the perfect place to learn from experienced riders. With trails which can accommodate a variety of skill levels, everyone from beginners to advanced skiers is sure to have a wonderful adventure.
When it comes to nightlife, Killington falls in the top ski resorts in the United States. Wobbly Barn, running from past several decades, offers some happy hours which include life music and dancing. McGrath's Irish Pub, Casey's Caboose and The Pickle Barrel are some popular bars here. Bear Mountain Deli & Lounge and Killingtime Lounge are laid-back bars. For young couples, you can head to Nightspot Disco, Bullpen Bara and Superstar Pub. On the mountain, the Mahogany Ridge at Killington Base Lodge and the Long Trail Brew pub at the Snowshed base lodge are quite popular with the skiers.
In winter, travelers can engage in activities such as ice skating, snowmobiling, dog sledging, sleigh rides, indoor rock climbing and snow shoeing. In summer, tourists can enjoy themselves with activities such as horse-riding, mountain biking, hiking and golfing. Most people arrive here during winter. So, if you come during summer, you could avail much lower rates.
Killington ski vacations offer everything one expects on an outdoor getaway. Thanks to the easy access, you can easily escape into the great outdoors. You could choose to cruise down the soft powder of a towering Vermont mountain or the Appalachian Trail. Killington has everything to take care of all your accommodation and traveling needs. With cozy vacation homes equipped with all amenities at your disposal and the fabulous slopes of the resort a stone's throw away, you can be sure to enjoy a convenient and relaxing vacation.
