What's the big announcement?

[gardi]

I didn't go to the resort update, but they seem to be in the process of adding a post on the website suggesting a new K-1 lodge, North ridge quad and snowmaking improvements. The link is dead for now...

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[throbster]

Web site has all the news. New K-1, NR Quad, substantial snowmaking improvements at K and Pico.

[Big Bob]

Works now, also new The Drift is out which highlights everything with links

https://www.killington.com/the-mountain ... t032119%20(1" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;)&utm_content=&spMailingID=39215511&spUserID=NDk5NDk2MDc1NjUzS0&spJobID=1481941019&spReportId=MTQ4MTk0MTAxOQS2

[Big Bob]

Announcing the new K-1 Lodge, new North Ridge lift and more.

Greetings from Killington Resort
Today we are thrilled to announce the next round of upgrades in our multi-year campaign to reimagine the Killington Resort experience. The massive capital investment plan we're launching today includes construction of a new, expanded K-1 Lodge, a new Leitner-Poma fixed-grip quad chairlift to replace the North Ridge Triple and significant improvements to both Killington and Pico’s snowmaking systems.

Construction of the new K-1 Lodge will begin this summer, with a plan to open for the 2020-21 season. Designed with a spacious, open floor plan and floor to ceiling windows offering stunning 180 degree mountain views, the new three-story lodge will be more than 50% larger than the existing facility, bringing the comfortable, modern feel of the Killington Peak Lodge to the K-1 Base Area.

The replacement of the North Ridge Triple with a brand new fixed grip quad chairlift will take place in time for the start of the 2019-20 season. Improvements to the snowmaking systems at Pico and Killington will help ensure a more reliable and consistent snow surface for both resorts, while lowering environmental impact.
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2019-20 Season Passes On Sale Now
Today we’re also announcing 2019-20 Killington Season Pass options. Passes are available for purchase today, including our ground-breaking Beast 365 All Seasons Pass, which gets you the best that The Beast has to offer, all year-round, for just $102 or less per month. There's a Killington pass for everyone, from 100 Day Clubbers to occasional weekend warriors. Purchase a season pass before June 13 for the best pricing and access to our convenient payment plan.
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Spring is here...
It's officially spring now, but Mother Nature might not have seen the memo. We're expecting a March snowstorm this weekend that could drop 10 inches of new snow. Be sure to check the Conditions Report, you don't want to miss a March powder day at The Beast.







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[daytripper]

New 3 story lodge......where have I heard that before? Hopefully they will stick to the plans on this one.

[yiddle on da fiddle]

... as an aside....did Mike not mention..."if anyone sees MYwayStar....kick him in the berries for me...."

[newpylong1]

New 3 story lodge......where have I heard that before? Hopefully they will stick to the plans on this one.

This one's not at 4200'.

[KingsFourMan]

Awesome news. Great to see PWDR and Mike continue to dig out from the deep hole that Otten and Nyburg dug. Exciting to see Killington on the upswing again, something tells me that this type of massive investment year after year is going to be the norm again for the next few years at least.

[throbster]

... as an aside....did Mike not mention..."if anyone sees MYwayStar....kick him in the berries for me...."

[throbster]

Nice improvements... great job Mike/POWDR!

I'm looking forward to a better schlep from Superstar to the K-1 (moving the lodge back should help). Also, looking forward to more guns going immediately after a warm-up. A swanky lodge will attract more Blue skiers... now only if there was more Blue terrain...

[SnoBrdr]

Works now, also new The Drift is out which highlights everything with links

https://www.killington.com/the-mountain ... t032119%20(1" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;)&utm_content=&spMailingID=39215511&spUserID=NDk5NDk2MDc1NjUzS0&spJobID=1481941019&spReportId=MTQ4MTk0MTAxOQS2

Hopefully, I am wrong but this can't bode well for pass prices.

[KingsFourMan]

Nice improvements... great job Mike/POWDR!

I'm looking forward to a better schlep from Superstar to the K-1 (moving the lodge back should help). Also, looking forward to more guns going immediately after a warm-up. A swanky lodge will attract more Blue skiers... now only if there was more Blue terrain...

Replacement of the Birch Glade chair at Pico would open up a ton of some of the best Blue terrain Killington/Pico has to offer. Bet we see that within the next 5 years.

[skiadikt]

Works now, also new The Drift is out which highlights everything with links

https://www.killington.com/the-mountain ... t032119%20(1" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;)&utm_content=&spMailingID=39215511&spUserID=NDk5NDk2MDc1NjUzS0&spJobID=1481941019&spReportId=MTQ4MTk0MTAxOQS2

Hopefully, I am wrong but this can't bode well for pass prices.

my senior pass goes up 20 bux to $589. the regular unlimited pass is $959. don't know how that compares to last year.

at the meeting mike talked a bit about the disparity between black and blue terrain at k. my sense is that once the tunnel is complete and since it now has snowmaking and is groomed more often, great bear might now be considered a blue run.

not that anyone cares but one other item mentioned at the meeting is the replacement of one of the ramshead carpets with an enclosed one that runs to the top of that field with a new beginner trail returning to the bottom - part of what he called the ramshead progression. will be great for beginners. think he mentioned a million bux for that.

the partnership with woodward will be expanded with the ultimate goal to get a woodward barn like the one at copper.

[Mister Moose]

my senior pass goes up 20 bux to $589. the regular unlimited pass is $959. don't know how that compares to last year.

at the meeting mike talked a bit about the disparity between black and blue terrain at k. my sense is that once the tunnel is complete and since it now has snowmaking and is groomed more often, great bear might now be considered a blue run.

not that anyone cares but one other item mentioned at the meeting is the replacement of one of the ramshead carpets with an enclosed one that runs to the top of that field with a new beginner trail returning to the bottom - part of what he called the ramshead progression. will be great for beginners. think he mentioned a million bux for that.

Pretty sure the early buy full pass last year was $939. If so, that's a minimal increase.

No way lower GB will be a blue run.

Anyone else hear about the new Pina Colada topping at the Waffle Shack?

[skiadikt]

my senior pass goes up 20 bux to $589. the regular unlimited pass is $959. don't know how that compares to last year.

at the meeting mike talked a bit about the disparity between black and blue terrain at k. my sense is that once the tunnel is complete and since it now has snowmaking and is groomed more often, great bear might now be considered a blue run.

not that anyone cares but one other item mentioned at the meeting is the replacement of one of the ramshead carpets with an enclosed one that runs to the top of that field with a new beginner trail returning to the bottom - part of what he called the ramshead progression. will be great for beginners. think he mentioned a million bux for that.

Pretty sure the early buy full pass last year was $939. If so, that's a minimal increase.

No way lower GB will be a blue run.

Anyone else hear about the new Pina Colada topping at the Waffle Shack?

probably not. but didn't stop them from labeling mouse trap a "blue" ...