How are conditions on the snowmaking trails? I'm trying to decide whether or not to bring skis I care about tomorrow.
New England 2022-2023 Killington Ski Resort/Conditions/Meetups
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A little late, but better with the snow. I ran into folks from other parts of the east and they were thrilled with the coverage compared to their locales. If you came today, perhaps we can meet up for a few runs.
The only trails open are those that have had snowmaking. Those that were open on natural snow after the big pre-Christmas storm are basically bare.
I’m doing drills over at Ramshead today. Where do you think you’ll be late morning?
Can anyone suggest an itinerary for Killington tomorrow? Me and my other half will be there!
General guidance is avoid the K1 gondola in the morning. Snow has been decent over at Bear. Get there early and bail if it gets busy. Crowds will lighten significantly on the afternoon.
Thanks!
Tale of two days:
Day 15 yesterday was a late start on a sunny firm groomer zoomer day, although by 4 it was very skied off and pretty empty. Rossi Hero Elite LT were the ticket. Ran into some bumps, but I guess I handled them okay on these. 2nd Killington Downhill of the season! But I was getting passed because I still was completing my turns rather than straight-lining like the rampaging hordes.
Day 16 was nice with 2" fresh snow and Dynastar M-Pro 90. Nice bumps on lower Skyelark and parts of Bittersweet under the guns. Was searching for fresh snow along the trail edges for butter smooth skiing. 3rd KD but more relaxed with the fresh snow. The vibe today was great with most everyone enjoying the snow and not bombing the runs.
Day 15 yesterday was a late start on a sunny firm groomer zoomer day, although by 4 it was very skied off and pretty empty. Rossi Hero Elite LT were the ticket. Ran into some bumps, but I guess I handled them okay on these. 2nd Killington Downhill of the season! But I was getting passed because I still was completing my turns rather than straight-lining like the rampaging hordes.
Day 16 was nice with 2" fresh snow and Dynastar M-Pro 90. Nice bumps on lower Skyelark and parts of Bittersweet under the guns. Was searching for fresh snow along the trail edges for butter smooth skiing. 3rd KD but more relaxed with the fresh snow. The vibe today was great with most everyone enjoying the snow and not bombing the runs.
Day 21 with a modest crowd before tomorrow's storm. We've been skiing the same 10 advanced blue or black runs for it seems like forever. Conditions continue to improve incrementally. Skyelark was really nice top to bottom and Superstar was okay early. East Fall was just getting close to skied off by the time we hit it. Panic Button/Needle's Eye was, ahhh, groomed, but firm. Highline was finally open when we arrived there, so at least it was a first for the year!
Under the guns, upper Skyeburst snow was just a bit sticky, but avoided Cascade after talking to some folks that emerged coated in gun ice. Very sticky. The difference was that Skyeburst was below an inversion that developed this morning while Cascade was above it (according to a groomer operator that we shared the K! gondola with). A few natural ungroomed trails were opened, but we thought best to wait for tomorrow's storm to hit them for the first time this year. I hope putting the Rangers in the SUV this afternoon doesn't jinx it.
Under the guns, upper Skyeburst snow was just a bit sticky, but avoided Cascade after talking to some folks that emerged coated in gun ice. Very sticky. The difference was that Skyeburst was below an inversion that developed this morning while Cascade was above it (according to a groomer operator that we shared the K! gondola with). A few natural ungroomed trails were opened, but we thought best to wait for tomorrow's storm to hit them for the first time this year. I hope putting the Rangers in the SUV this afternoon doesn't jinx it.
Day 22 yesterday was glorious with 6-8" over the time we skied. Plenty of soft bumps to go around as we skied all over the resort on the less busy trails. Wildfire was open top to bottom and my funniest runs of the day as mostly avoided by the crowds on the Bear lifts side. Skyelark was almost as nice. Needle's Eye was surprising thin in comparison. We did do a relaxed Peak-to-Creek to enjoy the views and smooth quiet skiing. Despite Vagabond being open, the fun little drops off some rocks revealed less cover than I had hoped for, and we heard that Northstar was worse. The last run of the day down Timberline (no park set up yet) had plenty of untracked powder along the edges so I took the left side and my wife the right!
The report today says they are blowing snow on Outer Limits so I hope we can hit that next week before the insane bumps develop. That was a similar situation last year on my first trip down OL and right after a nice snowfall.
The report today says they are blowing snow on Outer Limits so I hope we can hit that next week before the insane bumps develop. That was a similar situation last year on my first trip down OL and right after a nice snowfall.
That was my home mountain , where I learned to ski and skied every day from 8 to 18 years old. Walking distance which was useful on school “Snow days”. I’ve been there in the off season to visit my mom but I haven’t skied it in 40 years. It’s on my list however.
Earlier this week I skied some ugly bumps on Skyeburst and they weren't better looking afterwards. A man needs to know his limitations.Bumps are your friend. Especially the insane ones. So long hey are not ugly.
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Walking distance - would that be Hancock, MA. Walking distance means different distances today than it did then.
ROTD: Needles right side under gondy did this 4x & Dreammaker HW. Honorable mention Escapade > Flume. I think I skied nothing but bumps and fresh(chop) all day; well, 8:00-2:30. @Marker I actually thought Northstar and Vagabond were alright. I have low standards though 
Now Upper Wildfire and Lower Royal Flush were a bit sketchy; but hit both of those after lunch and did Vagabond and NS to start my morning. I kind of like how we're getting Killington to open trails Sugarbush style! Great day if you stayed away from the crowds. And it was crowded. Cars lined down the access road on both sides past the Killington sign, just past Glazebrook when I left at 2:45. Time for a beer!
Now Upper Wildfire and Lower Royal Flush were a bit sketchy; but hit both of those after lunch and did Vagabond and NS to start my morning. I kind of like how we're getting Killington to open trails Sugarbush style! Great day if you stayed away from the crowds. And it was crowded. Cars lined down the access road on both sides past the Killington sign, just past Glazebrook when I left at 2:45. Time for a beer!
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Nice to hear it was good. I associate it with rocks. Escapade is part of a hiking trail up in summer.
It was lit up top T2B!!!
I suspect you know the rock free line to ski from experience! Wildfire was approaching sketchy on Friday when we abandoned Bear.ROTD: Needles right side under gondy did this 4x & Dreammaker HW. Honorable mention Escapade > Flume. I think I skied nothing but bumps and fresh(chop) all day; well, 8:00-2:30. @Marker I actually thought Northstar and Vagabond were alright. I have low standards though
