Mountain Report

Hey, Beast fans!

Thanks to a little help from Mother Nature, we've picked up around 4" of fresh snow around the peak since Thursday morning! And with temperatures finally cooperating, our snowmaking crew has been able to fire up the guns and make a little magic of our own. We've currently got what our snowmakers like to call the "Arctic Circle" in action, with around 200 snowguns working across Rime, Reason, Upper East Fall, and Superstar as we continue the push toward Opening Day.

Haven't had a chance to see the mountain for yourself? Check out our live webcams for a real-time look at the slopes. It's starting to look a lot more like winter out there!

We've seen flurries come and go, but the colder temperatures have been the real game changer. Forecasted temperatures have come in a bit lower than expected, which is great news for our snowmaking crew. Even at the base of Superstar, around 2,500' in elevation, we've been able to start building our base for the Stifel Killington Cup presented by Dunkin', now just two weeks away! We'll continue firing away on Superstar whenever temperatures allow, with a particular focus on the lower section of the trail during colder windows like this one.

Up on North Ridge, we're concentrating our snowmaking efforts on Rime, Reason, and Upper East Fall, with the top section of Great Northern potentially joining the plan if temperatures and snowmaking capacity allow. Depending on how much terrain we're able to get ready, we may be using the Peak Walkway for transportation to and from our open terrain on Opening Day. 

That said, we'll need every bit of this cold stretch to build the base we're looking for on Day One, so we will not be opening this weekend. As temperatures climb back above freezing on Tuesday, we'll have a much better picture of where things stand and when we can kick off the 2026/27 winter season. We're hopeful that skiing and riding could begin sometime this upcoming week, but stay tuned for the latest updates and the official word on Opening Day!

As we transition into winter operations, please remember that all hiking and mountain biking trails remain closed. Uphill travel is also not permitted on the mountain, and the Golf Course is currently closed to the public as our team shifts its focus to winter preparations. We know the sight of snow is exciting, but for your safety and the safety of our crews on the hill, we appreciate you staying off the trails until we're ready to open.

As a last reminder, the Stifel Killington Cup presented by Dunkin’ is almost here! Join us November 27–29 as the world’s fastest women’s alpine ski racers take on Superstar for a weekend of world-class racing, live music, and more. The music lineup is set, and the weekend schedule is packed with even more, including a live taping of Mikaela Shiffrin’s What’s the Point podcast on Friday from 4:45–5:10 p.m. Grab your tickets and check out our full weekend guide to plan your visit. All of Friday's fun, from live music to the athlete bib presentation and fireworks show, is all free to enjoy!

Opening Day is right around the corner…we’ll see you on the slopes soon!

-Cat