By Taylor Divico
Killington Ski
resort is located in the central region of Vermont, and is renowned for winter and summer mountain activities, making it a popular destination for adventure and sporting
vacations.
Geography
Killington averages 250 inches of snow each year, with snowfall beginning in October and ending in May. The highest summit elevation is 4,241 feet, with a base elevation of 1,165 feet.
Significance
Killington Ski Resort offers 1,200 acres of mountainous terrain spreading across seven mountains, with 191 trails of varying difficulty ratings to accommodate all levels of skiers.
Types
Freestyle skiers and snowboarders can benefit from Killington Ski Resort's Bear Mountain, with features including terrain parks, moguls, steeps, tree-skiing areas and narrow runs for advanced skiers and jibbers.
Summer Activities
Killington Ski Resort is open throughout the summer, beginning in late June. Trails are available for hiking, mountain biking, climbing and alpine sliding. The resort includes an 18-hole championship golf course and hosts miniature golf, shopping, restaurants and nightlife options.
Considerations
Lodging at Killington Ski Resort offers direct walking or skiing access to trails and slopes. Condominiums, spa accommodations and day lodge areas are available, with vacation packages inclusive of lift passes.
Fun Fact
Killington Ski Resort is the largest ski area in the eastern United States, with 88 miles of trails and terrain, and elevations allowing for seven months of natural snowfall and prime snowmaking conditions.
About the Author:
Taylor DiVico is a professional content writer and fiction novelist based out of Syracuse, New York, with over 10 years of freelance and salaried experience. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in philosophy from the University of Rhode Island and a Master of Science in education from Syracuse University.
