Killington Conditions

[marcski]

Good thing I have buddies with places at both K-mart and the 'Bush. I guess I'm a bit more hardcore than you, Jason ❄⛷?? (more like addicted).I can't wait for the lifts to spin. If only there were more room under the dash in my car to work all 3 pedals and I could boot up before leaving the house. Could be reason enough to find an old pick up!

 

[Warp daddy]

Skiing is suppose to be fun and relaxing..ain't know way i'm driving to the mountain in ski clothing and booting up in a parking lot..
This prima donna needs to sip coffee and and get ready in a civilized manner..ie: a warm lodge..

Time to go back country or XC, save coin , save hassle

 

[Harvey]

 

[NYSkiBlog]

Killington Resort Parking Reservations Available to Book

Starting Thursday, November 5, 2020

Killington Resort and Pico Mountain Guests Can Plan with Confidence, Have Plenty of Space to Ski and Ride

KILLINGTON, Vt. (October 28, 2020) – Vermont’s Killington Resort, the largest ski and snowboard destination in Eastern North America, and part of POWDR, announced today further details for its parking reservation system, an important way Killington plans to manage the number of people on property in order to ensure the wellbeing of its guests, staff and community. 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 the resort to ensure availability.

“The parking management system means guests will plan their trip to Killington knowing they’re going to have a great experience – they’ll have a spot to park and plenty of room to spread out on the mountain,” says Mike Solimano, president and general manager of Killington Resort and Pico Mountain. “We’re doing everything we can to ensure the longevity of the season. By managing the number of people visiting Killington and Pico at any given time, staff and guests will be able to appropriately physically distance, stay safe and have fun.”

Guests may begin booking Killington reservations at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 5, and at Pico Mountain beginning Thursday, December 3. Skiers and riders will be able to book up to seven advance days throughout the season. Once the season begins, guests will be able to book an unlimited amount of days in the rolling 7-day window. As your advance days fall into the rolling 7-day window, guests will be able to book additional advance days. Advance booking is recommended, and same day reservations can be made, if available, at Killington.com/reserve.

The new parking reservation system, alongside Killington and Pico’s requirement for guests to pre-book passes and experiences, are part of a comprehensive plan to safely get back to skiing and riding. The 2020/21 Killington/Pico plan follows the National Ski Areas Association’s Ski Well, Be Well best practices and includes:

• The requirement for staff and guests to wear masks covering the nose and mouth at all times, except when seated while eating or drinking.
• New protocols for lift queueing and riding to ensure appropriate physical distance.
• Encouragement for guests to be prepared to warm and dine out of their vehicles, given reduced capacity limits in lodges and limited dining and beverage options at resort venues.
• A continued commitment to uphold the highest standards of sanitization to keep staff and guests safe.

Select Killington parking inventory will be available for booking starting at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 5, via Killington.com/reserve. Pico parking inventory will be available for booking beginning Thursday, December 3, via Picomountain.com/reserve. To ensure as many people can ski and ride as possible and remain safe, additional parking inventory will be released and announced on a limited, rolling basis and reflect necessary precautions surrounding the pandemic, user patterns and weather and conditions. A parking reservation system ensures the most equal access to ski and ride at Killington and Pico, across all passholder groups and types of resort visitors. Parking reservation terms and conditions are available here.

Book your Killington Resort and Pico Mountain experience with confidence knowing you will be covered by the Passholder Promise, which offers in-season 2020/21 Covid-19 coverage, zero use coverage and the option for any guest with an unused 2020/21 pass to request and obtain a full refund for any reason before November 20, 2020.

For more information about Killington Resort 2020/21 experiences and passes, visit: Killington.com. For more information about Pico Mountain 2020/21 experiences and passes, visit: Picomountain.com.

 

[NYSkiBlog]

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=999344653898742

"Please wear your mask, don't make us ask."

— Mike Solimano

 

[MarzNC]

Powdr is clearly using the VR approach to reservations, just for parking instead of lift access. Can pick up to 7 days in advance on a rolling basis, or unlimited "week of" days. Online cancellations will mean that checking closer to a date might turn up an opening. The Terms and Conditions include the possibility of parking fees and consequences if someone tries to game the system. Same info on the Snowbird website.

https://www.killington.com/plan-your-trip/getting-here/parking-reservations

HOW MANY DAYS CAN I RESERVE?
You can make two types of parking reservations: advanced days and weekly reservations. You can book up to seven advance days throughout the season at Killington. Once the season begins, you will also be able to book an unlimited amount of days in the rolling 7-calendar day window. Once one of the seven advance reservation days falls within the rolling 7-calendar day window, an additional reservation in the future past the rolling 7-calendar day window is allowed as long as you never hold more than seven advance reservation days at any one time. Our goal is to allow pass holders to ski and ride on the days they wish. Check back often for additional inventory.

HOW TO CANCEL & MANAGE YOUR RESERVATIONS
If your plans have changed, we understand. To ensure everyone has access to ski and ride this season, guests must cancel their parking reservations if plans change and you are unable to visit. You can do this through your email confirmation or the  ParkWhiz App. Downloading and using the ParkWhiz app is recommended for frequent visitors such as season passholders to make managing reservations easier.

If you aren’t feeling well or need to adjust plans for any reason, you can cancel up until 9:00 a.m. on your day of arrival. If you do not cancel by 9:00 a.m. and you are a no show, or you abuse the system, it could result in loss of days booked or future privilege to book advance dates. You can view our full Terms & Conditions here.

 

[NYSkiBlog]

Killington Resort Opens for the Season with Top-to-Bottom Terrain Friday, November 20, 2020

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 the resort to ensure availability. Parking reservations will be made available starting at 7:30 a.m. Thursday, November 19 for Opening Day. Parking reservations for November 21-22 will be released one day at a time, at 7:30 a.m. on the day prior.

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

The K-1 Ticket Trailer located in Bay 2 of the K-1 parking lot will be open Friday, Nov. 20 from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. and the weekend starting at 7:30 a.m., for RFID pass pick up. Passes can also be picked up at the ticket window located at the front of the K-1 Base Lodge and Snowshed Sales Center.

K-1 Base Lodge will be open starting at 8:30 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 20 for restroom access, retail, bag check and limited dining options.

Opening Day through Sunday, Nov. 22 is reserved for Killington Season Pass and Ikon Pass Holders. Children ages 6 and under will receive a Kids Ski Free ticket if accompanied by a season pass holder. No other passes, tickets, Express Cards, vouchers or reciprocal discounts will be accepted through Sunday, Nov. 22.

Beginning Monday, Nov. 23, daily lift tickets will start at $89 for adults (ages 19-64), $69 for youth (ages 7-18) and $76 for seniors (ages 65-79). Express Card holders will receive 50% off lift ticket window rate for midweek, and 25% off weekend rates.
New This Season

Text alerts available. Sign up to receive text messages and get critical operations updates as needed by texting BEAST to 64600 or use the opt-in form.

Killington App. Available in for Apple and Android users, the Killington App will enhance the guest experience with real-time lift and trail status, lift wait times, tracking and more.

Killington is now a Smoke Free Resort. Smoking is prohibited in all resort areas, except parking lots.

For more information about Killington Resort 2020/21 experiences and passes, visit: Killington.com.

 

[Harvey]

Looks like fun. Makes me want to ski more than I thought it would.

 

[XTski]

not long after that post they dropped ropes on cascade head wall pictured and downdraft which was unbelievable full of whales and perfect snow, it was worth the day just for those runs, lots of rope dropping to come

 

[Harvey]

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not long after that post they dropped ropes on cascade head wall pictured and downdraft which was unbelievable full of whales and perfect snow, it was worth the day just for those runs, lots of rope dropping to come

FKNA MAN!

Hey I moved this.

Good on ya!