Ski-in, ski-out at Killington
Is Killington House ski-in, ski-out?
Yes. Killington House is on Great Eastern, a green (easiest) trail that runs from Skye Peak, at 3,800 feet, down to the Skyeship base at 1,165 feet. Walk out the front door, clip in and ski down to the Skyeship Gondola.
How do you ski home to the house?
The Skyeship Gondola rises from Route 4 to Skye Peak, and from there the rest of Killington opens up. You can ski home to the house from nearly any lift.
When does the Skyeship Gondola run?
The Skyeship Gondola usually runs from mid-December to early April, weather permitting; Killington posts lift hours each day. When it is not running, the Bear Mountain and Skyeship base areas are 3 minutes away by car.
How big is Killington?
Killington Resort lists 155 trails over 73 miles, 19 lifts and 1,509 skiable acres, with 3,050 feet of vertical. About 250 inches of snow fall in an average winter, and snowmaking covers 600 acres.
How high is Killington?
Killington Peak is 4,241 feet, the second-highest summit in Vermont. Killington Resort lists seven peaks, Pico Mountain included; Great Eastern starts at Skye Peak.
| Peak | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Killington Peak | 4,241 ft |
| Pico Mountain Peak | 3,967 ft |
| Skye Peak | 3,800 ft |
| Ramshead Peak | 3,610 ft |
| Snowdon Peak | 3,592 ft |
| Bear Mountain Peak | 3,262 ft |
| Sunrise Mountain Peak | 2,456 ft |
What is the house like?
Four bedrooms and an open loft with 11 beds, two bathrooms, a great room with two-story windows and a brick fireplace, a fully stocked kitchen with an island, a lower-level den and a ski room with benches and racks. $1,100 a night from December through March.
Source: Killington Resort mountain stats, killington.com/the-mountain/mountain-info/mountain-stats