Killington – Vermont Overview
Killington offers schools the longest snow season in the east and has fantastic snow making facilities covering 600 acres making it a great choice. The resort covers six mountains and 3,000 feet of vertical drop offering 73 miles of varied ski terrain over 155 trails. With roughly a third of trails suitable for each level of ability, this resort is perfect for groups with a range of skiers. The magic carpets of the beginner ski areas are reassuring for first time skiers, but later in the week they can progress into The Great Eastern trail, the longest in the east at a little over six miles. There is plenty of après ski to keep your students well entertained, with bowling, skating and the possibility of viewing an ice hockey match! City stopover options available for New York or Boston.
Km of skiable area
1509ac
Number of runs
17%
40%
43%
Number of lifts
22
Nearest hospital
15miles
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Killington – Vermont Accommodation
Best Western Inn & Suites - Rutland
Location: Outskirts of Rutland
Capacity: 112
Located on Route 4 between Rutland and Mendon. Around 20 minutes’ shuttle ride to Killington Mountain.
Rooms: 4-5 students accommodated in spacious, well-appointed rooms and suites sharing double or king beds and sleeper sofas.
Facilities: Fitness room, lobby area / breakfast room and upstairs function room available for in-house quiz. Select says: Deluxe continental breakfast served in-house, whilst evening meals is a combination of in-house and local Rutland restaurants.
Comfort Inn
Location: 1 mile from downtown Rutland
Capacity: 150
Ideally positioned next to the bowling alley and within easy walking distance of other activity options in Rutland. 30 minutes bus transfer to the lift.
Rooms: Comfortable bedrooms based on 4 students sharing 2 double / queen size beds or a queen bed and a double sofa bed, en-suite bathroom and cable TV.
Facilities: Indoor swimming pool, Jacuzzi, sauna and meeting room. Select says: Breakfast is in one of the hotels function rooms and evening meals are at local restaurants. The hotel was completely renovated in the autumn of 2015.
Killington – Vermont Après Ski
In-house Quiz
Subject range: Cultural, History, Geography, Language
What you’ll experience: A quiz night is a great way to spend a relaxed evening inside. Your rep will help you organise the activity.
Select says: You may wish to budget for snacks, prizes, etc.
Green Mountain Climbing Centre
Subject range: Physical Education
What you’ll experience: This indoor climbing facility is a great activity for groups of up to 60 at a time and gives students the opportunity to try out other adventurous sports safely becide skiing.
Select says: Further information can be found here: http://www.vermontclimbing.com/
Shopping in Rutland
Subject range: Cultural
What you’ll experience: A great evening activity is to visit the beautiful town of Rutland to get a feel for American culture. The town has a wonderful history as well as having plenty of modern shops and places to dine, making it a great mix of old and new. This activity allows students to socialise and buy souvenirs to take home with them.
Select says: Downtown Rutland is just a short drive from our Rutland accommodations and approximately 25 minutes from the ski area
Disco & Pizza Party at the Outback
Subject range: Cultural
What you’ll experience: A great wood-fired pizza bar and disco located on the Killington Road. Always great as an end of week celebration for the group to enjoy.
Select says: A great opportunity for your students to socialise with each other and to relax and make new friends.
Pico Sports Center - Swimming
Subject range: Physical Education
What you’ll experience: A great way for students to stretch tired muscles after a day on the slopes.
Select says: The Killington swim team runs Mon, Tue, Wed and Thu from 3:30pm to 6:30pm so the pool is inaccessible at these times.
Castleton Spartans Ice Skating/Hockey Match
Subject range: Cultural, Winter Sports
What you’ll experience: Ice-skating is a popular activity with school groups and allows the group to experience a different winter sport besides skiing. At this rink there is also the possibility of students watching an ice hockey match (dependent on fixtures).
Select says: Please note the rink is closed over Easter.
Cinema
Subject range: Cultural
What you’ll experience: A chance for students to rest their tired legs after skiing yet still be entertained.
Select says: Located in Rutland, roughly a 25 minute drive from the resort.
Bowling
Subject range: Cultural, Physical Education
What you’ll experience: Always a popular and fun activity for the students to wind down and socialise after a day’s skiing.
Select says: Located at Rutland, roughly a 25 minute drive from the resort.
Killington – Vermont Resort Facts
| Resort height | 1165ft |
| Highest lift | 4261ft |
| Vertical drop | 3050ft |
| Total acres of piste | 1509 acres |
| Total no of ski trails | 155 |
| Novice | 17% |
| Intermediate | 40% |
| Expert | 43% |
| Total no of lifts | 21 |
| Gondolas/cable cars | 3 |
| Chair lifts | 14 |
| Magic carpets | 3 |
| Lift pass covers | Killington |
| Glacier | No |
| Snowboarding facilities | Snowboarding tuition is not available at Killington resort |
| Snow making | 80% |
| Transfer time | Boston – 3hrs, New York – 5hrs |
| Medical facilities | Medical centre at the mountain |
| Nearest hospital | Rutland – 15 miles |
