Killington Conditions

[Harvey]

The above images were taken around noon on Monday. One thing is for sure, if there is any skiing next weekend, it will be a hike down from the top of the chair.

That said, yesterday, Monday, Memorial Day, was outstanding Spring skiing!

To me that looks 100% skiable. When I heard the whining I assumed it was much thinner. hahaha

 

[Brownski]

Not to be pessimistic but… credit to SkiTheEast IG story

 

[tirolski]

I guess this goes here.

Jonathan Celauro skis 3,000 days at Killington - The Mountain Times

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[snoloco]

Tomorrow is the last day, both for me and for Killington. This will be the first time I ever ski outdoors in June.

 

[snoloco]

I guess walking in mud is popular.

They gave out a commemorative lift ticket.

 

[x10003q]

9:55am June 4, 2022

 

[snoloco]

There are 3 large walks that you need to do each lap:

1. From the top of the lift down the headwall.
2. Across Preston's Pitch.
3. From the bottom onto the lift.

As of now there's not much of a lift line since most people were 1 run and done. I've done 2 so far and will do more throughout the morning. They close at noon.

By any objective standard, it's not "good" skiing, but it is skiing, on snow, outdoors, in June, and for that I can't complain.

 

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There are 3 large walks that you need to do each lap:

1. From the top of the lift down the headwall.
2. Across Preston's Pitch.
3. From the bottom onto the lift.

As of now there's not much of a lift line since most people were 1 run and done. I've done 2 so far and will do more throughout the morning. They close at noon.

By any objective standard, it's not "good" skiing, but it is skiing, on snow, outdoors, in June, and for that I can't complain.

i have skied some sketchy stuff in my life time but that looks rough. to much work

 

[Harvey]

@snoloco did you use the ropes? Kind of a thoughtful touch?

How do you do that carrying skis?

I was surprised how fast it melted at the end. Seemed like it went from a 4 foot base to walking pretty fast.

 

[snoloco]

My strategy was to hold my skis and poles in one hand, with my other hand on the rope. I'd walk down forwards and use the rope as a brake, but otherwise just let gravity do the work instead of fighting it. It's a must to have a pair of old gloves, like you would if riding a rope tow.