Mountain Report

Hey, everybody,
  

What a start to the long holiday weekend! Thank you all for coming out and celebrating fall with us at Harvest Faire. The fall adventures roll on and we hope you’re here to join us as this is the final weekend for a few of our premier summer activities. It’s time to squeeze in the fun before the snow flies. Keep reading for the scoop on what’s in store over the long holiday weekend ahead. 

Sunday is looking like another solid fall day out there with temps starting in the low-40s, rising into the low-50s by the afternoon. We could see some more sunshine early on, but the majority of the day will feature lingering clouds with a change for a couple showers later in the evening. If you plan on heading to the peak, be sure to bring an extra layer or two! It’s always a bit chillier towards the summit. 

The K-1 Gondola is spinning for two more days through October 12. Scenic Gondola Rides and Bike Park laps off K-1 are available from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with the last cabin heading uphill at 4:30 p.m. The Peak Lodge is open with grab-and-go food and drink options, and the grill is back open to keep you fueled for your fall adventures.

In the rest of the Bike Park, Ramshead and Snowshed are operating daily from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. through October 12. After Indigenous Peoples’ Day, both lifts will shift to Friday–Sunday operations through October 18, with just Snowshed operating for our final scheduled Bike Park weekend on October 23–25.

The Bike Park is riding great, and there’s a little something for every rider! Swing by our Snowshed pod to find your flow and get into some fresh sections of trail that our crew has recently touched up. The upper section of Step It Up received a full refresh, complete with reshaped berms and more rollers. The middle section remains closed for additional trail work, but the upper section of Step It Up, Lower Stinky, and Off the Top remain open, providing ride lines around the work area.

Easy Street to Wiggle is a great place to get warmed up, while Roller is open with fresh bridge repairs for a smooth cruise. Plus, you can spend some time in the Easy Street Progression Park, located right in our Snowshed Base Area, before taking on some of the bigger features around the mountain.

Over at Ramshead, the Trail Crew has also moved some serious dirt. Lower Sideshow Bob recently received a complete makeover and is sporting smooth berms to shred. Blue Magic and Black Magic are your premier freeride options. There’s nothing like getting some big airtime and flying through the foliage. As always, be sure to pre-ride and re-ride before sending it off of our biggest features over there.

Up on the K-1 Gondola, classics like Cable Trail, Snake Bite, and The Beast are all offering a fun challenge with classic technical ride lines from the peak. Please note that Scarecrow, Low Rider, and Upper and Lower Steel Panther may temporarily close for continued work on the new Snowdon Quad, but they are at least open for now as we wrap up laps from the peak.

Trails may temporarily close during the day as trail work and leaf-blowing operations take place, so be sure to check our Lifts & Trails Status page for the latest updates before heading out.

In other news, the Adventure Center is also open through Monday, October 12. Make the most of these last fall adventures before we wrap up for the season!

Over at the Golf Course, tee times can still be booked online through the course’s final day on Monday, October 12. The course and Clubhouse Grill are back open. Tee times are limited, but the Clubhouse Grill is a great spot to chill and grab a meal even if you are just passing by to peep some leaves.

The hiking this time of year is where it's at, featuring beautiful scenery and crisp mountain air all around. All hiking trails are open at the moment. Please follow all posted construction and event signage around the K-1 Base Area and check out our hiking map before heading out.

Sunday deals and steals are hiding at the KSC Monster Ski and Bike Sale & Swap this weekend, so stop by the Ramshead Lodge to score new and used ski and snowboard equipment, along with a great selection of street and mountain bikes. Many local shops from Killington will be participating! Proceeds of this event will go to support the KSC Scholarship Fund.

Plus, Rocky Mountain Slayer rental bikes are now available for $1,650 + tax in sizes S–XL. Plus, bike purchasers get 25% off select ski & snowboard demos. Stop by Snowshed Lodge to shop.

Looking to score even more deals before winter arrives? Shop the savings across the mountain this weekend! Snowshed is offering 40% off all bike items and 50% off select racks. If you’re coming up Route 4, be sure to stop by K-1 Sports for some stellar deals during our Outside Courtyard Sale. They’re open through Sunday, so stop by and snag the best deals before the snow starts flying!
 
Finally, the countdown is on for the Stifel Killington Cup, returning to Superstar November 27–29 and bringing the fastest women’s alpine racers back to the East. Tickets are on sale now, so secure your spot and get ready to cheer on the world’s best!
 

Winter is coming, but it’s time to make every fall day count. There’s nothing like it up here. 

Enjoy the rest of your weekend!
 

-Austin