Can your school conquer the Beast of the East?
Skiing in America is, potentially, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for some of your students. And there’s nowhere quite like Killington to make the most of that opportunity.
Set in the heart of Vermont’s Green Mountains, Killington Ski Resort is renowned as the largest ski area in the Eastern United States. With over 1,500 acres of skiable terrain, 155 trails, and 6 peaks, it’s no surprise that Killington has earned the nickname “The Beast of the East”.
Killington is great for intermediates and advanced skiers, but there’s also plenty for beginners to get stuck into – all within a picturesque New England setting.
- Large Ski Area
- Reliable Snowmaking
- Suits All Abilities
- Resort Height: 1292 m
- No. of Lifts: 21
- No. of Trails: 155
- Easy Runs: 26
- Medium Runs: 62
- Difficult Runs: 67
- Skiable Area: 1509 acres
- Longest Run: 10 km
- Snow Making: 80% coverage
- Name of Lift Pass Required: Killington Lift Pass
- Tubing
- Ice Skating
- Indoor Climbing and Arcade Games
- Bowling
- Movie Nights
Exceptional skiing, top-rated ski schools
Killington is a great choice for schools, and we find our groups love their experience in the US.
The resort combines exceptional skiing with a safe and supportive environment. There are extensive learning areas and top-rated ski schools (with native English-speaking instructors), while the varied terrain allows intermediate and advanced skiers to progress and challenge themselves.
Despite its size, Killington’s layout is easy to navigate, and the resort offers plenty of group-friendly facilities, from spacious base lodges to dining areas that cater to large parties.
For Beginners
Beginners can start on the gentle slopes of Snowshed and Ramshead, which feature wide trails and dedicated learning areas. The resort’s world-class ski schools and friendly instructors make it easy for first-timers to gain confidence quickly.
When ready, you can start making your way further up the mountain. There are plenty of green and blue runs connecting the entire resort, including a 10km run from the very top of Killington Peak to Skyeship base – start along Bear Trax, then take Snowshed Crossover, peel off onto Great Eastern and cruise down to the bottom.
For Experienced Skiers
Intermediate skiers will love the long, rolling blue runs that traverse the mountain, particularly on Killington Peak and Bear Mountain. For the advanced and adventurous, Killington delivers with its black diamonds, glades, and mogul runs, including the infamous Outer Limits—the steepest mogul trail in the East.
Keep in mind that America has a different grading system to Europe, and it doesn’t quite line up perfectly: some blues and single diamond blacks will correspond to reds in Europe, while also overlapping with European blacks. America’s double diamond blacks are generally ungroomed pistes with highly advanced technical challenges (steep pitches, moguls, chutes, and more).
World class Snow
One of the standout features of skiing in the USA, and particularly at Killington, is the consistency and quality of the snow. For your students, this can mean skiing in deep, fresh powder each day. Plus, the drier snow typical of North America is softer and lighter, making skiing easier and more enjoyable for beginners and intermediates.
Accommodation
Keep Your Group Entertained
Most groups either stay in Killington or the nearby city of Rutland. Both are well suited to schools and offer a huge range of après-ski activities to students entertained in the evenings.
Enjoy snow tubing, ice skating, or even a 4,800-foot-long alpine roller coaster ride for a fun-filled afternoon. Or if the weather isn’t great, you can head to Killington Adventure Center for indoor activities like climbing wall and arcade games.
For something more low-key, we can arrange organised bowling nights, movie screenings, or quiz competitions.