From the New York Times, Friday, March 12, 2010.

KILLINGTON, VT - THE Killington resort in central Vermont is the biggest ski area in New England, renowned as the Beast of the East. There are more than 200 trails, 6 peaks, 33 lifts and more than 1,200 acres of skiing and riding. But throughout the Big K kingdom, there is only one lodge that has a cozy fireplace.

And that location is not at Killington proper, but two miles down the road at the Killington-owned Pico Mountain resort. It is no coincidence that a snug spot for warming your feet is the epicenter of the Pico ski area base lodge. Pico (pronounced PIE-co) is distinctive ... read more