When to ski Killington
When is ski season at Killington?
Killington Resort says its winter season runs from fall through spring, often from late October into early June, with up to 200 days of skiing and riding.
When does Killington open and close each season?
Killington Resort lists its opening and closing day for every season since 1987/88. It opened in October in 22 of those 39 seasons and was still open in June in 13. The earliest opening was October 1 (1992/93, 1993/94 and 1997/98), and the latest close was June 22 (1996/97). In the last ten seasons it opened between October 19 and November 20 and closed between May 11 and June 4, apart from 2019/20, which closed early on March 14 for COVID-19.
| Season | Open to close |
|---|---|
| 2025/26 | November 12 – May 25 |
| 2024/25 | November 14 – May 11 |
| 2023/24 | November 3 – June 1 |
| 2022/23 | November 17 – June 1 |
| 2021/22 | November 5 – June 4 |
| 2020/21 | November 20 – May 16 |
| 2019/20 | November 3 – March 14 (early closure due to COVID-19) |
| 2018/19 | October 19 – June 2 |
| 2017/18 | November 8 – May 26 |
| 2016/17 | October 25 – June 1 |
| 2015/16 | October 18 – May 28 |
| 2014/15 | November 3 – May 24 |
| 2013/14 | October 23 – May 18 |
| 2012/13 | October 13–15; November 5 – May 26 |
| 2011/12 | October 29 – April 22 |
| 2010/11 | November 2 – May 1 |
| 2009/10 | November 7 – April 25 |
| 2008/09 | November 2–6; November 19 – May 2 |
| 2007/08 | November 16 – April 20 |
| 2006/07 | November 23 – May 6 |
| 2005/06 | October 29–30; November 19 – May 1 |
| 2004/05 | November 9 – May 15 |
| 2003/04 | November 10 – May 12 |
| 2002/03 | October 25 – May 26 |
| 2001/02 | November 6 – June 1 |
| 2000/01 | October 29 – May 27 |
| 1999/00 | October 25 – May 29 |
| 1998/99 | October 22 – May 25 |
| 1997/98 | October 1 – May 25 |
| 1996/97 | October 4 – June 22 |
| 1995/96 | October 17 – June 10 |
| 1994/95 | October 3 – June 4 |
| 1993/94 | October 1 – June 9 |
| 1992/93 | October 1 – June 1 |
| 1991/92 | October 21 – June 14 |
| 1990/91 | October 27 – May 28 |
| 1989/90 | October 10 – May 28 |
| 1988/89 | October 13 – May 21 |
| 1987/88 | October 12 – June 1 |
Which months get the most snow?
February and March. Killington Resort’s average snowfall by month at the 4,000-foot level, about 250 inches over a winter:
| Month | Average snowfall |
|---|---|
| November | 29 in |
| December | 33 in |
| January | 52 in |
| February | 55 in |
| March | 57 in |
| April | 24 in |
Can you use the Ikon Pass at Killington?
Yes, for up to 7 days at Killington and Pico. Killington’s own Beast 365 and Unlimited passes give unlimited winter access to Killington and Pico, and the Beast 365 Pass includes an Ikon Base Pass.
What does the house cost in ski season?
$1,100 a night for the whole house from December through March. Holiday nights may be higher.
Can you ski in spring?
Yes: Killington Resort says its season often runs into early June, and from April through November the house is $650 a night. The Skyeship Gondola usually stops in early April; after that, the K-1 base area is 8 minutes away by car.
Source: Killington Resort historic open/close dates, killington.com/the-mountain/mountain-info/operating-schedule/historical-open-close/
Source: Killington Resort winter passes, killington.com/winter-passes
Source: Killington Resort mountain stats, killington.com/the-mountain/mountain-info/mountain-stats