Snow You Can Count On
Snowmaking is what we do best and we take pride in offering our guests a quality snow surface every day of the season here at Killington Resort. While Mother Nature graces Killington with an average of 250 inches of natural snow each winter, we complement her offering with the world's most extensive snowmaking system, covering 600 of our 752 skiable acres.
In fact, Killington Resort has more snowmaking coverage than most eastern resorts have in total skiable terrain, and with the K-1 Lodge located at 2,500 feet above sea level and Killington Peak reaching 4,241 feet, our elevation advantage equals more natural snow and optimal temperatures to produce our machine-made snow. At full power, Killington's snowmaking system pumps more than 720,000 gallons of water an hour to 240 snow guns, covering a massive 80 acres with 12 inches of fresh snow.
Killington's combined snowmaking and grooming firepower is superior to any other resort in the United States. Our snowmaking system features 88 miles of pipe, 1,500 snow guns (including more than 500 Low Energy guns), and a virtually endless supply of water to produce machine-made snow. Even still, Killington's 17 snowcats -- including three winch cats for grooming steeper slopes -- groom more than 40 miles of terrain on a nightly basis so we can offer our guests a consistent top-to-bottom surface every day of the season.
Killington's snowmaking capacity and grooming allow us to apply an enormous amount of resources to any extreme winter weather condition Mother Nature throws at us. What that means for you is a dependable and consistent snow surface every morning, despite what the weather conditions were the previous night.
Snow Guarantee
Killington’s unique elevation advantage translates to over 250 inches of natural snowfall every season and provides an optimal environment for machine-made snow. Add to that our powerful snowmaking system and an armada of groomers and you’ve got a recipe for great conditions.
But, if you’re not satisfied with our snow surface conditions we’ve got you covered! You may exchange your ticket at any guest service desk or ticket window by 10:00 a.m. for a return visit voucher valid any day for one calendar year. Snow Guarantee vouchers are non-transferable, non-refundable, carry no cash value and cannot be extended beyond the original expiration date. Early season tickets (opening date-December 16, 2011), late season tickets(April 2, 2012-closing date), complimentary tickets and season passes are not eligible.
