2009 Powder Resort Guide - Killington
Current Conditions : 36.0F / 2.2C, Overcast - 5:57 AM EDT Mar. 14
Temperature: 36.0°F / 2.2°C | Humidity: 96% | Pressure: 29.71in / 1006.0hPa (Steady) | Conditions: Overcast | Wind Direction: South | Wind Speed: 0.0mph / 0.0km/h
Today as of Mar. 14 4:11 AM EDT
Today - Cloudy with rain. Snow above 1000 feet with total snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches. Highs in the upper 30s to lower 40s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Chance of precipitation near 100 percent.
Tonight as of Mar. 14 4:11 AM EDT
Tonight - Cloudy with periods of rain and snow above 1000 feet. Additional snow accumulation a dusting to 2 inches. Lows in the mid 30s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Chance of precipitation 90 percent.
The seven-peaked “Beast of the East” remains a powerhouse resort in southern Vermont, with the kind of terrain, snowfall and lift system most Eastern resorts can only dream about. But after its inaugural season under new ownership, “The Beast” is becoming an entirely new animal. For better or worse.
Killington was bought by Powdr Corp. in spring of 2007, and with just one season under its belt, management has changed the resort’s personality. They’ve improved parts of the Killington skiing experience, with fewer crowds, a hightened environmental policy, and a more efficient snowmaking system—still the largest in the world. But they’ve also raised prices, cut services, and limited midweek terrain access. Even with all the changes, perennial favorites like Outer Limits and Devil’s Fiddle remain test-piece runs for bumpsters. And Killington’s six terrain parks and 430-foot superpipe are still among the best places in the country. Pico is still the backwoods throwback where powder dwells in the trees for days after a storm. And for rippers with groms, Killington’s acclaimed family-friendly learning center is still competitive. Fortunately, some things never change.
What’s New:
This season, Killington will offset 100 percent of its electric use with Renewable Energy Credits (RECs). In addition, the resort will increase its Low Energy snow gun fleet by 22 percent this year to reduce diesel and electric usage.
Inside Line:
Bear Mountain is about more than huge park hits and ACL-stretching zipperlines. Read between the lines and head to the trees like any real Vermonter would. Devils Den, Centerpiece, and Growler are literally in the middle of the action, but can hold fresh snow long after the surrounding runs are pounded.
