| The Longest Season in the East to Open with Woodward Killington Pop-Up Park, Multiple Lifts and Ample Terrain to Ensure Proper Physical Distancing; Opening Day Parking Reservations Available Thursday, November 19 at 7:30 a.m.
KILLINGTON, Vt. (November 18, 2020) – Vermont’s Killington Resort, the largest ski and snowboard destination in Eastern North America, and part of POWDR, will kick off the 2020-21 winter season at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, November 20, 2020, becoming the first Eastern resort to open for skiing and snowboarding. The first turns of the season, on Friday, November 20 through Sunday, November 22, will be reserved exclusively for Killington Season Pass, Beast 365 and Ikon pass holders — all of whom have met Vermont quarantine requirements. The resort will open to the general public on Monday, November 23, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. “We’re happy to be back on snow with top-to-bottom turns and ask guests to help us protect the longevity of the season by following resort and state health guidelines as part of Operation Stay Safe,” says Mike Solimano, president and general manager of Killington Resort and Pico Mountain. “There’s one common thread that connects our guests, staff, and community — their undying passion for skiing and riding. By managing the number of people visiting Killington at any given time, those on resort will be able to appropriately physically distance, stay safe and have fun.” Killington believes taking comprehensive action and remaining nimble and able to adjust to on the ground dynamics will result in guests getting back on the slopes this winter and ensure the economic viability of mountain towns can be preserved. Working closely with the State of Vermont and local officials, Killington has created thoughtful and scalable plans for nearly every area of business with a goal to protect the wellbeing of surrounding communities. These plans are consistent with current and future local and state regulations as well as industry best practices, while also designed to provide a great guest experience at Killington Resort this season. Outdoor recreation, including skiing and snowboarding, is proven to improve mental and physical health of participants. Over the summer, there was a demand for outdoor recreation in the mountains and is expected to continue moving into winter. Killington’s priority is to protect the wellbeing of all for the duration of the season with Operation Stay Safe — a thorough, adaptable plan that puts safety first, is consistent with all local regulations set forth by the state of Vermont, and follows the National Ski Areas Association’s Ski Well, Be Well best practices. Actions being taken to prioritize the wellbeing of guests, staff and community include: strictly enforced facial covering policy, parking reservation system to manage the number of people on property so all can physically distance, required affidavit signing from guests at the resort, contact tracing for all guests through our RFID card system and lodge capacity controls, physical distancing protocols on mountain and throughout the resort and lodging facilities, daily health assessments by staff and increased sanitation stations and frequency in our cleaning schedule around the resort. The parking reservation system, part of Killington’s Operation Stay Safe, will be in place every day of the season and parking spaces must be reserved before arriving to On Friday, November 20, 2020, the K-1 Express Gondola, North Ridge Quad, Snowdon Six Express and Snowdon Triple will provide access to top-to-bottom terrain for skiers and snowboarders from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Skiing and snowboarding will be on advanced terrain only with a temporary pop-up park in the North Ridge area on Reason. The early season rail garden is the first terrain park to open in the east each season. No beginner terrain is available at this time. Early season conditions exist, and snowmaking and other on-mountain operations may be in progress throughout the day on open terrain. Base Lodge Access & Available Services
New This Season
For more information about Killington Resort 2020/21 experiences and passes, visit: Killington.com. About Killington Resort Killington Resort is a four-season destination sitting on 3,000 acres in the heart of Central Vermont’s Green Mountains. The Beast of the East boasts 92 miles of diverse snow sports terrain spread across six peaks including Pico Mountain, served by the most expansive lift network and snowmaking system in Eastern North America. After the snow melts, Killington features an 18-hole championship golf course, the family-friendly Snowshed Adventure Center, 35 miles of mountain biking trails with expansion underway with Gravity Logic, plus 15 miles of hiking trails. The seemingly infinite après, dining, and lodging options have made Killington a world-class destination for East Coast skiers and riders for more than 55 years. Killington is part of the POWDR portfolio. Visit www.killington.com for more information and be social with #beast365. Contact: Courtney DiFiore, Killington Resort: 802-422-6115 or cdifiore@killington.com |
