killington closing day - sunday 4/25

[skiadikt]

many of us had high hopes for an extended season this year. very unbeastly. from the k blog:

Sunday, April 25 will be the final day of operations for the 2009-10 ski and snowboard season. Our mountain operations team has done an outstanding job providing a quality spring product. However, based upon the weather forecast for next week calling for cloudy skies, rain and cool temperatures, combined with a thinning snow pack, it is time for us to end the season on a high note. This weekend’s weather forecast, which is calling for sunshine and temperatures into the 40s and lower 50s, will provide a great opportunity to close out the season.

 

[2knees]

Balls....

 

[deadheadskier]

I'm just going off of pictures, but isn't there enough base on lower Super Star that they could make a path to the lift and have it last one more week?

Maybe close mid-week to preserve some snow and open just for that May weekend?

 

[Riverskier]

I'm just going off of pictures, but isn't there enough base on lower Super Star that they could make a path to the lift and have it last one more week?

Maybe close mid-week to preserve some snow and open just for that May weekend?

Based on all of the reports I have read (no firsthand knowledge), snow is not the issue. They are blaming a poor weather forecast, but it sounds like purely a financial decision.

 

[gmcunni]

that just fucking sucks!

 

[Vortex]

Very sad to see. Lots of good back and forth compeition, but never like to see one of the big resort have to close early.

The pass holders are the ones hurt the most. Short season for many places. The River opened real early, but closed a week early. Many places got a late start and an early exit. Just not a good year for snow.

 

[Geoff]

Nice job selling spring passes that only worked for 33 days. They'll close with wall-to-wall on Superstar after selling passes promising May 2nd. Way to go. I hope somebody takes it to the AG office to get a class action pro-rated refund.

 

[RootDKJ]

Killington strikes again!

 

[gmcunni]

but Spring scares the shit out of them.

 

[ozzy]

Lets face it. HS was right all along.

KILLINGTON = EPIC FAIL

 

[roark]

Funny, just got a buy your season pass email today... thanks for making the decision not to buy a little easier.

 

[deadheadskier]

Nice job selling spring passes that only worked for 33 days. They'll close with wall-to-wall on Superstar after selling passes promising May 2nd. Way to go. I hope somebody takes it to the AG office to get a class action pro-rated refund.

Did they promise May 2nd?

If so, Nyberg better be out there with a shovel clearing the snow off the bottom of Superstar as people might have a case.

 

[Geoff]

Did they promise May 2nd?

If so, Nyberg better be out there with a shovel clearing the snow off the bottom of Superstar as people might have a case.

Yes, they promised May 2nd, "weather and conditions permitting". I think that if it's sunny on May 1st & 2nd and Superstar still has wall-to-wall cover, anybody who bought a season pass should get a 1/26th refund and anybody who bought a spring pass should get a 1/6th refund. I wonder what the Vermont AG's office will have to say about it.

http://www.killington.com/winter/beast/blog/authors/tom/new-killington-spring-pass

This spring we’re also offering a Spring Pass with unlimited skiing and riding for just $169 from March 22 through May 2 (weather and snow conditions permitting). Spring passes go on sale today at 2 p.m.

 

[frankm938]

not trying to stir the pot but why does killington always seem to get this reaction when they do anything. other resorts can tell you they are closing (or replacing a lift, or making snow/not making snow on a particular trail ect... ect... )and everyone seems to be fine with their reasons for doing so. killingtons reasons never seem good enough for anyone, when other resorts seem to get a pass. just curious why?

 

[deadheadskier]

from the outside looking in, it appears that K often over promises and under delivers. They have that going against them and a long history of running deep into May if not June.

 

[Geoff]

not trying to stir the pot but why does killington always seem to get this reaction when they do anything. other resorts can tell you they are closing (or replacing a lift, or making snow/not making snow on a particular trail ect... ect... )and everyone seems to be fine with their reasons for doing so. killingtons reasons never seem good enough for anyone, when other resorts seem to get a pass. just curious why?

This one is a pretty straightforward breach of contract.

 

[2knees]

not trying to stir the pot but why does killington always seem to get this reaction when they do anything. other resorts can tell you they are closing (or replacing a lift, or making snow/not making snow on a particular trail ect... ect... )and everyone seems to be fine with their reasons for doing so. killingtons reasons never seem good enough for anyone, when other resorts seem to get a pass. just curious why?

you cant use reason or logic in a killington thread. just throw haymakers and shit and watch the chaos unfold.

come on frank, you know the deal by now.....:lol:

 

[ski_resort_observer]

I can only assume, by the shocking reaction by the usual suspects, now known as the "Paul Pierce Injury Reaction", that kmart held a gun to their heads to force them to buy. :wink:

 

[severine]

Yes, they promised May 2nd, "weather and conditions permitting".

Correct me if I'm wrong, but this CYA kind of statement could be argued as: it was a warmer than usual spring so conditions did not permit remaining open. It's very open-ended.

 

[deadheadskier]

one thing I will give K credit for is I think $42 is a fair price.