Killington's Epic Super Amazing Multi-Million Dollar Improvements for '09-'10!! Wow!

From K's Facebook Page:


"Winter improvements are well underway as we continue to improve the on-mountain experience and overall resort efficiency as it relates to snowmaking and grooming. Here is a quick list of some of the improvements for both Killington and Pico:

Pico Mountain:
•Replacement of 122 snowmaking hydrants
•Upgrade to snowmaking pipe on Upper Pike
•Complete painting project on Knomes Knoll Triple
•New warming hut at summit

Killington:
•Replacing up to 2,000 feet of snowmaking pipe, including sections on Cascade and Great Eastern
•Lift painting: Ramshead Express towers; Superstar Express towers; Skyeship Gondola top terminal; Sunrise Triple towers; South Ridge Triple bottom terminal; Bear Mountain Quad chairs
•Re-grading of unload area of Skye Peak Express
•Re-grading of new Bittersweet trail section
•Extensive Mulching
•New warming hut at Killington Peak

In addition, we have a number of projects throughout our base areas that will take place this summer, more on that in future Killington Insider updates.

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deadheadskier said:

Time to test the code HWS alert system :lol:

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wa-loaf said:

Improvements? That sounds like maintenance. Good that they are doing it, but nothing to brag about.

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Killington Signs Factory Labs as Agency of Record

Killington Insider
June 16, 2009

What happens when you mix passion, art, engineering, snow, social media, marketing and interactive content? We’re about to find out.

Killington Resort has retained Factory Design Labs to oversee its branding, advertising, communications and media planning.

“Killington is a legend on the east coast,” said Scott Mellin, CEO of Factory Design Labs. “Our staff has a huge passion for skiing and riding, and all of us look forward to partnering with Killington to modernize brand communications and redefine the eastern ski/ride experience.”

“We’re thrilled to announce that we have selected Factory Design Labs as our Agency of Record,” said Chris Danforth, Killington Resort’s marketing manager. “Factory has a deep understanding of and experience in crafting integrated marketing solutions for snow, outdoor and lifestyle brands.”

Need proof? Take a look at the Factory Labs website. These guys are global leaders in marketing premium culture-driven lifestyle brands. Factory currently works with Audi of America, Oakley and The North Face, among other national and global brands. They are also a bunch of really good skiers and snowboarders!

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Glenn said:

Prime realestate available in another Highway Star/Killington thread. Don't miss out! This space for rent. I'll throw in a free "ShamWow" if the price goes over $1k.

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BushMogulMaster said:

No Snuggie??? C'mon!

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Highway Star said:

Errrrrr riiiight. Really exciting.

What about:

- Repairing the snowmaking on Devil's Fiddle, and cutting back the brush? Then make snow on it?
- Clearing the deadfall in the woods
- Paint the South Ridge Triple CHAIRS, and replace the rubber on the foot rests.
- Midstation on the snowdon triple and or SRT.
- Improving the park layout
- Killington/Pico Interconnect
- Base Village
- Dozens of other things

Oh well. I guess there's a reason the Town of Killington's Food/Lodging/Bar revenue is down 26.2% from '03 to '08. (inflation adjusted)

Meh.

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2knees said:

they're seeding bumps next year. everything else is a distant second to that improvement.

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Highway Star said:

Hurrah....it will keep all the gapers out of the woods.

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Highway Star said:

Errrrrr riiiight. Really exciting.

Meh.

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