Killington Ski Trip
from £1019 pp
Killington is New England’s leading ski resort, with great slopes and après-ski. ''The Beast of the East'' as its commonly know due to its 191 trails that cater for every ability. It also claims to have the longest seasonon the east Coast due to largest snowmaking installation in the world. The mountain is also the biggest in the Eastern US at 4220ft and has America’s longest lift and longest trail of 16km (10 miles).
The area has six peaks which are connected by 32 lifts. Experts have a choice of 40% advanced runs, notably the Killington Peak has a handful of steep slopes. There are 26% green runs and 34% blue runs, so plenty of easy cruising slopes for intermediates. Complete beginners have excellent facilities with the Snowshed home slope really a vast nursery slope. The après-ski in Killington has a well-deserved reputation for a lively atmosphere. The popular Wobbly Barn live music venue claims to be one of the leading après-ski venues in the US.
The area has six peaks which are connected by 32 lifts. Experts have a choice of 40% advanced runs, notably the Killington Peak has a handful of steep slopes. There are 26% green runs and 34% blue runs, so plenty of easy cruising slopes for intermediates. Complete beginners have excellent facilities with the Snowshed home slope really a vast nursery slope. The après-ski in Killington has a well-deserved reputation for a lively atmosphere. The popular Wobbly Barn live music venue claims to be one of the leading après-ski venues in the US.
- Resort Facts
- Top piste altitude: 4220ft
- Vertical drop: 900ft
- Glacier: False
- Skiable acres: 1215
- No. lifts: 32
- Artificial snow: 71%
- Longest run: 16000km
- Slopes:
- Beginner: 26
- Intermediate: 34
- Advanced: 40
- Facilities
What's Included?
- Return travel, and airport transfers where applicable
- Half board accommodation
- 5 or 6 days lift pass (as preferred)
- 5 or 6 days x 4 hours of ski lessons (as preferred)
- Optional City Break (with supplement)
- Ski, boot and pole hire
- Group leaders allowance
- Group Leader’s family discount
- Full “in house” après ski programme in most hotels
- Detailed Information Pack including ski video/DVD and parents evening presentation
- Winter Sports Travel & Medical Insurance , Piste Closure Insurance, Ski Breakage Insurance
- In resort representation service (Halsbury Representative)
- 24 hour emergency contact assistance from the UK
Sample itinerary
Please note this is a sample itinerary only and may vary according to requirements and availability.
| Details | |
| Saturday | Travel to resort |
| Sunday | Daily ski-lessons and Organised Apres ski activities |
| Monday | Daily ski-lessons and Organised Apres ski activities |
| Tuesday | Daily ski-lessons and Organised Apres ski activities |
| Wednesday | Daily ski-lessons and Organised Apres ski activities |
| Thursday | Daily ski-lessons and Organised Apres ski activities |
| Friday | Either: Transfer to airport to fly back to UK or Daily ski-lessons or City Break. |
Sample Hotels
The Mountain Inn
The Mountain Inn of Killington, Vermont has a fantastic location and great facilities. All of the comfortable rooms are en-suite, have 2 double beds, a colour cable TV, telephones and hairdryers. Delu...View hotel »
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