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Killington Ski Holidays
Killington has the longest snow season and largest mountain in the east, making it a very
popular ski destination. Nicknamed the “Beast of the East”, a ski holiday to Killington
provides something for everyone. Skiing in Killington boasts the Eastern United States’
largest area of skiable terrain, spread over half a dozen peaks. Not only does a ski
holiday to Killington offer great skiing combined with beautiful New England scenery, but
it is also the closest major US ski resort to the UK.
A ski holiday to Killington grants incomparable challenges for skiers of all abilities. Beginners
have an excellent ski school to use, with dedicated nursery slopes. Intermediate skiers are
blessed with plenty of long perfectly groomed pistes for easy cruising, while experts can head
for the ‘Outer Limits’ for serious challenges. Aside from this, there are several pistes for
more advanced skiers to hone their skills off-piste. Snowboarding holidays to Killington are
also popular affairs, with boarders granted lots of options. There are 3 half-pipes, 2 snow
parks and a boardercross course.
If you tire of skiing, there are plenty of antique stores, as well as some top designer factory
outlets just a short drive away in Manchester. A few miles from the slopes of Killington is
the quaint town of Rutland, which has a wide selection of restaurants.
Après-ski is full-on in Killington, starting from sunrise to sunset. Killington has some of the
best eating and drinking facilities in the East, with the whole 5 miles of Killington Road lined
with bars and nightclubs providing live music, dancing and good food. The famous Wobbly Barn
stakes a claim to be the USA’s finest après-ski venue so be sure to head on down there for
some great food and a lively atmosphere.
Killington Ski Resort Information
| Nearest Airports |
Boston (253 km) |
| Resort Altitude |
325m |
| Highest Lift |
1293m |
| Km of Piste |
152km |
| Total Runs |
200 |
| Advanced Runs |
63 |
| Intermediate Runs |
78 |
| Beginner Runs |
59 |
| Snowparks |
Two snowparks and three half-pipes |