Mountain Report

Hey, Beast fans,

Winter is right under our noses, and we’re looking ahead to snowmaking this weekend! Who, what, where, and when, you ask? We’ve got the details!

Temperatures are dipping below freezing tonight and into tomorrow morning, so our snowmaking team is gearing up to fire up the snowguns and give the mountain its first taste of winter. Crews will be making snow on the upper and middle sections of Superstar, the Superstar base area, Great Northern, Rime, Reason, and Upper East Fall. Winter is getting closer by the minute, and we’re ready to get things rolling!

In celebration of snow, we’ve extended the deadline to purchase K-Ticket Vouchers and K-Day Passes through Sunday, October 18, at 11:59 p.m. These are our most affordable day-pass options, with no blackout dates, one price for all ages, and access any day of the 2026/27 season. Missed the October 15 deadline? No worries! You’ve got until Sunday night to snag this extended deal.

We like to keep the adventure going year-round, so listen up, mountain bikers: we’ve got two final Bike Park weekends on the calendar! There’s still time to squeeze in a few more laps on two wheels before we call it a season.

Ramshead and Snowshed Express lifts reopen tomorrow, with lifts spinning from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. through Sunday, October 18. For our final Bike Park weekend of the season, October 23–25, Snowshed will be the only lift in operation.

Even this late in the season, our Trail Crew is still showing the Bike Park some serious love! The Snowshed pod is perfect for finding your flow, while Ramshead offers more technical riding from top to bottom, including fan-favorite Black Magic. Want a preview? Check out our latest post featuring a little Black Magic POV! Add some airtime with fall foliage as your backdrop, and you’ve got a sweet way to wrap up the riding season. Keep an eye on future Mountain Reports and our Lifts and Trails Status Page for the latest updates.

Looking to stretch your legs beyond the bike trails? Hiking trails remain open, with the exception of trails A, C, E, F, and J, which closed following the end of K-1 Gondola operations. Foliage is still putting on a colorful show, making this a beautiful time to explore The Beast on foot. Be sure to follow all posted construction signage and check out our hiking map before heading out.

Ready to upgrade your ride? Rocky Mountain Slayer rental bikes are now available for purchase at the Snowshed Rental Shop for $1,650 plus tax, with sizes S–XL available. Bike buyers can also score 25% off select ski and snowboard demos! Stop by the shop and chat with one of our rental techs for more details.

Spooky season is in full swing, and we’ve got a weekend lineup packed with family-friendly Halloween fun! The Salmeri Haunted House returns today, October 16–18, for a weekend of frights. Got a costume ready and a sweet tooth to satisfy? Head to Killington Parks & Recreation’s Trunk-or-Treat tomorrow, Saturday, October 17, for some trick-or-treating fun. Then, keep the spooky adventures going at the Haunted Hillside Scavenger Hunt, where you can hunt for clues and enter to win raffle prizes!

As we head into our third year of independence, we’re keeping the momentum going with another $15 million committed to capital improvements! That brings our total investment in infrastructure upgrades to $80 million since fall 2024, with an additional $200 million in projected capital expenditures over the next decade. From ongoing improvements to exciting projects on the horizon, there’s plenty to look forward to at The Beast. Get the full scoop in our latest Insider Blog!

Last but certainly not least, the Stifel Killington Cup returns to Superstar November 27–29! The world’s fastest women alpine ski racers will soon be back at The Beast, bringing world-class racing, live music, and thousands of East Coast ski fans along for the ride. Don’t miss the action—grab your tickets now for our biggest event of the year!

See you tomorrow, Beast fans!

-Cat