"Driving up from Rutland, Vermont, the sky was overcast, and there were flurries in the air; coming down from upper elevations, cars had 2 inches or more of snow on their roofs. Turning onto Killington's access road, there was snow on the road all the way from the base to the road up to the parking lots; over the past day/night, the mountain received approximately four inches of fresh snow. All good omens for the start of the 2025-26 ski season."
"Currently, snowmaking is up and running, and the resort plans top-to-bottom skiing by the weekend, but hopefully, they can get there even earlier. Killington used up to 225 snowmaking guns to cover terrain. It has expanded the GPS system that allows it to track snow making for each gun and to measure the snow depth on trails. Mountain staff can pinpoint areas that may need support and ensure coverage to provide the depth necessary for quality skiing."
""Opening for the season is always an incredible milestone," said Mike Solimano, President & CEO of Killington Resort and Pico Mountain. "Our team faced tough weather windows, pushed hard, and delivered. It's that same grit, teamwork, and commitment to excellence that fuels our goal of offering the longest and best season in the East." Solimano could be seen working with lift attendants and greeting people at the gondola this morning and later up on the North Ridge."
Driving from Rutland showed overcast skies, flurries, and cars carrying snow from higher elevations; the mountain received about four inches of fresh snow and roads to the base were snowy. Snowmaking is active and the resort expects top-to-bottom skiing by the weekend, deploying up to 225 snowmaking guns. An expanded GPS system tracks each gun and measures trail snow depth so staff can target support and ensure adequate coverage. Summer work added a new Superstar chairlift, replaced gondola cabins, and upgraded snowmaking infrastructure, with guests queuing at the gondola for opening.
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