Skiing in Killington

Killington is a resort in Vermont (United States) skied between 355 and 1293 metres, with 1,977 acres of skiable terrain and 24 lifts.

Country
United States
Region
Vermont
Altitude
355–1293 m
Vertical drop
938 m
Skiable terrain
1,977 acres
Runs
213
Lifts
24
Estimated season
November 7, 2026 – May 3, 2027

Terrain breakdown

  • Easier: 17 %
  • More Difficult: 40 %
  • Most & Extremely Difficult: 43 %

Frequently asked questions about Killington

Where is Killington?

Killington is in Vermont, United States, with the base at 355 m and the top at 1293 m.

When does Killington open?

Killington has not announced its 2026/27 season dates yet: its own site (killington.com) lists them as to be determined. Its usual opening falls around November 7, 2026, which is our own estimate from the resort's altitude and past seasons, not a published date. As soon as the resort announces it, it will be at https://www.caranva.app/en/esqui/fechas-apertura/killington.

When does Killington close?

Killington is expected to close for the 2026/27 season on May 3, 2027. The real date depends on how the snow holds up at the top (1293 m) late in the season, and the resort usually announces it only a few weeks ahead: the up-to-date version is at https://www.caranva.app/en/esqui/fechas-apertura/killington.

How much snow is there in Killington and are the lifts open?

It changes daily and the resort itself publishes it every morning: snow depth by altitude, open runs and open lifts. The Killington daily report and forecast are at https://www.caranva.app/en/nieve/usa/killington, and the live cameras at https://www.caranva.app/en/webcams/esqui/killington. When it blows hard, the most exposed lifts are usually the upper ones (1293 m), so it is worth checking before driving up.

At what altitude do you ski in Killington?

Between 355 and 1293 metres, a vertical drop of 938 m. That difference is why the snow is not the same across the whole resort on the same day: the upper slopes hold up better late in the season, while the lower part, at 355 m, is the first to feel rain or warm weather. That is why the Killington report is read by altitude band, at https://www.caranva.app/en/nieve/usa/killington.

How much skiable terrain does Killington have?

1,977 acres of skiable terrain, 213 runs and 24 lifts, between 355 and 1293 m. North America measures its size in acres rather than kilometres of piste, and that is the figure the resort itself publishes in its fact sheet.

Where can I rent skis in Killington?

On Caranva you book the full kit for Killington — skis, boots and poles, or a snowboard if you prefer — at https://www.caranvasports.com/products/ski-rentals-killington: you pick the dates and give your height, weight, shoe size and level, and the gear is waiting assembled with the bindings set to those figures. You pay online, you skip the sizing counter, and you can swap the gear in the shop if something does not fit. The alternative is walking into a shop at the resort on a first-come basis, which over a bank holiday or at Christmas means queuing for whatever is left.

Can I watch Killington on a webcam?

Yes. The live Killington webcams, with piste conditions and the snow report, are at https://www.caranva.app/en/webcams/esqui/killington.