Killington Ski Resort
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View from the top of Killington Peak
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 Killington Ski Resort
Location within the US
Killington Ski Resort
Location within the US
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| Location | Killington, Vermont, U.S. |
| Nearest city | Rutland |
| Coordinates | 43°37′34″N 72°47′53″W / 43.626°N 72.798°WCoordinates: 43°37′34″N 72°47′53″W / 43.626°N 72.798°W |
| Vertical | 3,050 ft (930 m) |
| Top elevation | 4,229 ft (1,289 m) NAVD 88 |
| Base elevation | 1,165 ft (355 m) (Skyeship) |
| Skiable area | 1,509 acres (6.1 km2) |
| Runs | 155 - 28% beginner - 33% intermediate - 39% advanced |
| Longest run | 6.2 mi (10 km) (Juggernaut) |
| Lift system | 21 lifts: 2 Gondolas, 5 express quads, 4 quads, 3 triples, 1 double, 6 surface lifts |
| Lift capacity | 37,535 per hour |
| Snowfall | 250 inches (640 cm) |
| Snowmaking | 71% |
| Website | Killington.com |
Killington Mountain Resort & Ski Area is a ski resort in the northeast United States, near Killington, Vermont. It is the largest ski area in the eastern U.S., and has the largest vertical drop in New England at 3,050 feet (930 meters). Starting in the 2013–14 ski season, it was given the title "Beast of the East."
In 1954, Perry H. Merrill, the Father of Vermont's State Parks and Alpine Ski Areas and Vermont State land lease officer, wanted to see a ski resort developed on Killington Peak, the second highest mountain in Vermont. Preston Leete Smith agreed to work with him to develop this area. Killington opened 59 years ago on December 13, 1958.
The resort expanded in the 1960s at a pace "well above industry standards." Many new trails were created and Smith had beginner trails accessible from every lift. In the 1960s, Killington installed snowmaking equipment, which had been invented in the 1950s, but was considered a banana belt luxury. Several low-snow seasons proved their value.
Killington introduced the ticket wicket in 1963 to prevent skiers sharing lift tickets, while also not damaging ski clothing.
In the summer of 2011, the Killington area was damaged by Tropical Storm Irene in late August, which caused flooding and damage along U.S. Route 4, the road leading into Killington. The resort was damaged by excess runoff from Ottauquechee River, which lifted the Superstar Pub off of its foundation, condemning the structure. Killington has since repaired damaged infrastructure, and is operating at full or near-full potential.
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