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Killington - 5/8/15
- Thread starter otisshirley
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dlague
Active member
Like these
Nope did not see them!
steamboat1
New member
That pic was taken Fri. compliments of Mister Moose.
Puck it
Well-known member
meant as an example only.
steamboat1
New member
Didn't mean anything by giving MM credit. Also explains why he didn't see them Sat.
dlague
Active member
Sure you probably have a whole collection of them - pictures that is!
Rambo
Member
HA!! HA!! Just took a peak at the Superstar webcam, at 3:35 pm Mon. 5/11 and their was a skier bombing the bottom portion. Must have hiked up. Thinking it will still be good come this Friday!
Nice twin tips. !
Although an little beefier than Lindsey
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dlague
Active member
You have not been influenced by discussions like this! http://forums.alpinezone.com/search.php?searchid=1460730
I think it is the cost issue, crowd issue, and attitude issue. For me, K town is a bookend for the ski season with maybe one trip or two in the middle.
steamboat1
New member
Yeah the cost issue, K so far has cost me $17 & change per day, up $3 from last year, then again the fact I have less days might have something to do with it. No crowds during the week, almost like my own private Idaho. Attitude, yes we have an attitude, deal with it.
steamboat1
New member
Rounder too.
rocojerry
Member
thanks for the TRs and pics!
dlague
Active member
Not talking pass holders. Many people I know are hating not just on killington but stowe sugarbush, etc because the window rate is so high. I used to be the same way but I have found ways to ski there for fewer dollars. Not as good as having a pass but never skied for more than $42 at killington.
Superstar has attitude. Freeze thaw conditions even in mid-spring. Awesome bump skiers at Killington as well. Attitude definitely deserved.
dlague
Active member
I don't have a problem with it! I ski there about 6-7 times per season. But this is a perfect example.
There are many things about Killington I love and many things I dislike. In the high winter, its way to crowded, the hard runs get overloaded with people that have trouble going down blue runs there (which are more like green). Liken to Hunter Mountain in NY.
Being from NYC, it somehow attracts some people with attitudes which to me is frustrating, this entitlement behavior, I paid for it so, let me do as I please. Like somehow there is disconnect with being civil and responsible. Not to say there are not civil and responsible people there but, it seems to be that the good people are overshadowed by those that are just not respectful of others and lack a sense of ski/ride ethic that would compel my family to visit the place on weekends in February. Late Fall and in the Spring, not to worry. Only hardcore folk are there hitting it.
Also, the trail network is difficult to navigate, lots of pushing in between and easy to lose family and friends there. So, skiing there in the fall and spring make it easier not to lose anyone as there are fewer people around you to avoid hitting - and you can focus more on skiing and keeping an eye on your family members.
All in all, I like what Killington produces but, I will only go there when it's not so crowded (weekdays non-peak, or in the early/late season).
We might head up there for Memorial Day Weekend. We will see.
These are all reasons I love Killington!
A ski area not afraid to charge what it is worth. I think it's funny that many folks who are still skiing there now complain about the "high" cost of tickets. Making enough snow to try to stay open until June is expensive.
Crowds? There are "crowds" at every ski area in the world. At least at the ski areas worth skiing at. I've never had issues with crowds at Killington. That's because I expect to see crowds. Funny thing is I rarely find crowds. That's because I try to stay off of "high speed" lifts and "signature" trails. But I'm a bad judge because I'm a passholder at "crowded" Hunter, right?
As for "attitude", there is also plenty of that at most ski areas. I'm there to ski, not socialize. Killington has always treated me right. As for other skier's attitudes I could not care less.
And let's not forget that K is clearly the undisputed King of Spring on the East Coast. What's not to like?
dlague
Active member
Well said!
Not attributes I seek that is for sure. However, I was only theorizing not stating my POV. As far as King of Spring - up until last weekend they were not. They are now only because they are still open with SS. Personally I like Killington and since I ski weekends, the best weekends are those after a long weekend or a vacation week and then on a Sunday. has worked for us every time.
