Killington Conditions

[Harvey]

Since it was the last day for the K1 Gondola, I stuck around at the top for several minutes until everyone was swept out, just to take in the view one last time.

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Last run of the season from the peak. I often end my day this way.
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Now onto Superstar for the remaining month (or more) of the longest season in the east.

That's something I would do. Something I do do. Nice sno, nice pics too.

 

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[snoloco]

I took these last Sunday. Last day for the Ramshead Express and Snowdon Six, first time those lifts have operated in May, and second time in the modern era when they have had anything but Superstar open in May.

From now till the end of the season, it's just the Superstar lift. The Superstar trail has what I believe to be June-worthy depth. We'll see how it all plays out.

 

[Harvey]

Nice shots.

It's going to be hotish the next two weeks, but I think you may be right.

I'm hoping for two more days, one in May and my first ever in June.

 

[jamesdeluxe]

The Superstar trail has what I believe to be June-worthy depth. We'll see how it all plays out.

Sorry for asking a question that's probably been covered in the past, but I couldn't find it -- is operating this late in the spring profitable for Killington or is the clientele mostly passholders so they can secure the "Beast of The East" title for marketing?

 

[Harvey]

Mike Solimano said:

"Sunny Saturdays are in the black. Everything else is a loss, as measured by accountants."

(not an actual quote, paraphrase, but that is what he told me)

Interview: Killington's Mike Solimano

No one represents Killington's customer first approach more than Mike Solimano. In many ways he's become the face of Big K.

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[gorgonzola]

I took these last Sunday. Last day for the Ramshead Express and Snowdon Six, first time those lifts have operated in May, and second time in the modern era when they have had anything but Superstar open in May.

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From now till the end of the season, it's just the Superstar lift. The Superstar trail has what I believe to be June-worthy depth. We'll see how it all plays out.

Was a great day!

Sorry for asking a question that's probably been covered in the past, but I couldn't find it -- is operating this late in the spring profitable for Killington or is the clientele mostly passholders so they can secure the "Beast of The East" title for marketing?

I would guess close to profitable, I know of at least a dozen people that were not passholders (not sure if they have Ikon passes), we ponied up 70-something dollars a day. Also considering minimal staffing / services with no lodges.

 

[Harvey]

@snoloco how much does Superstar cost to build? Anyway to estimate the cost of electricity for snowmaking on that trail?

 

[x10003q]

@snoloco how much does Superstar cost to build? Anyway to estimate the cost of electricity for snowmaking on that trail?

They get a big start on the glacier when they build snow for the FIS races.

 

[Harvey]

Is the FIS a money maker or also branding?