Photo: EgorovaSvetlana / CC BY-SA 4.0About Killington Resort
Killington Resort is a ski resort in Vermont. It offers 3,050 feet of vertical drop, 1,509 skiable acres, 155 marked runs, served by 19 lifts, with an average of about 250" of snow a year. Killington Basin opened December 13, 1958 after founder Preston Leete Smith spent years assembling financing and developing state-land access. In fall 2024, the resort was purchased from POWDR by a group of passholders with longstanding ties to Killington. Killington emphasizes a long ski season and a large snowmaking system; the resort says snowmaking covers 600 acres and can use roughly 300 snowguns under ideal conditions.
Why Visit Killington Resort?
- 155 runs with 3,051ft of vertical drop
- Average annual snowfall of 250"
- 1,509 skiable acres with terrain for all ability levels
- 19 lifts including gondola, chairlift, surface
- Full-service resort with 9+ amenities and facilities
Where to Stay
Live prices for hotels, condos and homes near Killington Resort, plus places we’ve researched.
Our guideWhich area should you stay in? Every Killington Resort base compared
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Mountain Statistics
4,242ft
Summit Elevation
1,293m
1,165ft
Base Elevation
355m
3,051ft
Vertical Drop
930m
1,509 acres
Skiable Area
610.67 ha
155
Total Runs
10.0mi
Longest Run
16.1km
19
Lifts
250"
Avg. Snowfall
635cm annually
How Killington Resort compares
Terrain Breakdown
17%
40%
43%
●Beginner
17% of trails
■Intermediate
40% of trails
◆Advanced / Expert
43% of trails
Trail Map
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Season & Operating Hours
Last season (2025–26)
Opening DayNovember 1, 2025
Closing DayMay 31, 2026
Status Closed for the season
This season’s dates are set by the resort — check its official site for opening day.
Amenities & Facilities
Ski School
Equipment Rental
Terrain Park
Night Skiing
Child Care
Tubing
Snowshoeing
Fitness Center
Adaptive Skiing
Getting to Killington Resort
By Car
Killington Resort is in Vermont, USA. Tap the button below for turn-by-turn directions from where you are.
Get DirectionsGPS Coordinates
Latitude43.6042
Longitude-72.8220
RegionVermont, USA
Lift Tickets
The rest of your Killington Resort trip — for lodging, see Where to Stay above.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Opening and closing dates are set by the resort each season, so check its official site for this year's dates. Killington Resort averages 250" of snowfall a year.
Killington Resort rates 17% of its terrain as beginner, across 155 marked runs. Check the resort's site for its ski school and learning areas.
Killington Resort averages 250" of snowfall a season, with a summit elevation of 4,242 ft.
Killington Resort is located in Vermont, USA. Use the "Get Directions" button at the top of this page for turn-by-turn directions from where you are. GPS coordinates: 43.6042, -72.822.
Our where-to-stay guide for Killington Resort compares every base area — who each suits, which lifts it's near, and named places to stay — with live prices. You'll find it in the Where to Stay section near the top of this page.
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