The mountain, at a glance
Six peaks, the longest season in the East and a buzzing après scene. If you want maximum variety and terrain, Killington delivers. Killington has everything from fresh corduroy to steep unmarked glades, and just about everything inbetween.
Six peaks, extensive terrain and a lively après scene make the Beast a full-weekend destination.
Skiable acres
1,509
Vertical drop
3,050 ft
Trails
155
Lifts
22
Who's it for?
Plan your first day
Choose a base area and a few connected lifts for your first day rather than trying to cover every peak.
Ikon access depends on the pass product, day allowance and reservation rules. Check your exact pass.
Aprés-ski & local pours
Scene: Lively nightlife
The Pickle Barrel
Killington
Multi-level live-music institution on the Access Road.
Open in MapsLocal picks — hours change seasonally, so check before you go.
Our experience there
They do not call Killington "The Beast of the East" for nothing. If you want pure scale, endless trail choices, and the longest ski season in Vermont, Killington is the place to go. The sheer variety here is mind-blowing—you can spend the whole day ripping long, wide-open groomers, dropping into insane mogul runs like Outer Limits, or exploring their top-tier terrain parks. Their lift infrastructure is top-of-the-line with tons of high-speed quads and gondolas, and their snowmaking firepower is unmatched. On top of that, the après-ski scene along the access road—especially places like the Wobbly Barn—is legendary. The main downside is that because it is so huge, the layout can feel a bit maze-like with flat crossover trails, and peak weekend crowds can get pretty crazy and expensive.
Where to stay
Killington Road is convenient for restaurants and nightlife; nearby condos suit groups.
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