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ss20
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There is no "typical" for those weekends. 1 out of 10 years it's K1, Superstar, Snowdon, Needles Eye. 1 out of 10 years it's just Supe by then. MOST years it's K1 and Superstar spinning the third weekend in April. By the last weekend in April 50/50 shot it's just Superstar spinning but even then it's usually accessing a full pod- Superstar, Bittersweet, Skyelark, Ovation (at least middle).
It is a very fun time if you like bumps. Don't plan on anything groomed (or anything that was groomed staying groomed) that late in the year.
I have never been to Killington before. I have reservations and plan to be there Saturday 4/2 through 4/9. I have trip insurance and need to make a go / no go decision tomorrow. My daughter is an intermediate skier - and I'll ski with her most of the time - and my son is better and more aggressive, but hasn't skied anywhere more challenging than Snowshoe WV. Looks like there's going to be rain tomorrow but cloudy and in the 40s after that.
From what I see in this thread, they are still making snow. That's good!
I am leaning toward coming up there - is that the right choice? Would anyone wave off?
Any other advice would be appreciated!
From what I see in this thread, they are still making snow. That's good!
I am leaning toward coming up there - is that the right choice? Would anyone wave off?
Any other advice would be appreciated!
ss20
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Come. Absolutely come. There will not be a ton open. But if your son only knows Snowshoe and southeast hills it's a trip he'll remember the rest of his life. There will be some terrain for your daughter, but it will be limited. If you guys are skiers that like skiing, come. If this is a family trip and y'all can spend $5,000 of disposable income on another trip in another season and get the same amount of fun, don't come. This sounds like a real family pilgrimage up to the big hills up north. Killington will be open and there'll be more terrain than anywhere in the southeast has when they're 100% open.... sounds like a good time to me!
I went to Alta December 1, 2020. It was the...and I mean THE... lowest snowpack conditions anyone had seen. I had the time of my life on terrain that I thought was incredible in conditions that I thought were the most fun ever. A year later I live in Utah and ski Alta everyday. This sounds like the same scenario for your family... take it.
Zermatt
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That's great you have trip insurance....for what? It won't protect you if Killington doesn't have snow or if XYZ trail isn't open. I'm also not sure how trip insurance and making a go / no go decision works in the same sentence? Unless I am mistaken and you have some sort of skiing specific trip insurance that covers bad conditions.
Smellytele
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Wow gettin' on the new guy.
I think he has trip insurance on his travel plans not on the actual skiing.
NYDB
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I'd go. lower your expectations and have fun with your kids.
skimagic
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KustyTheKlown
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people are cute
hope you have fun but don't book expensive trips to ski in vermont in April in advance if you arent already aware that its a complete dice roll
hope you have fun but don't book expensive trips to ski in vermont in April in advance if you arent already aware that its a complete dice roll
Smellytele
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he knew it was hence getting the insurance (yes he could have just booked as most due with free cancelation).
jimmywilson69
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Killington has 110 trails open right now. I'm guessing through the next 7-10days that the trail count won't dip below 90 . Most of what's open is snowmaking trails. If you are only used to skiing snowshoe there is more than enough to keep you busy for a week. Sure it won't be mid winter conditions, but you might even get a great sunny and soft day.
I would absolutely still make the trip. There will be plenty to ski for the abilities you described. Especially mid-week when the place will be an absolute ghost town and you'll have the place seemingly to yourself.
The Bear Mountain Mogul Challenge is this weekend, its the biggest party of the year. You should definitely check that out while you are there.
I would absolutely still make the trip. There will be plenty to ski for the abilities you described. Especially mid-week when the place will be an absolute ghost town and you'll have the place seemingly to yourself.
The Bear Mountain Mogul Challenge is this weekend, its the biggest party of the year. You should definitely check that out while you are there.
ss20
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Agreed. Some of my favorite ski trips were in April. No crowds, sunshine. It's not mid-winter conditions but the snow surface changes multiple times everyday to keep things fun even if the terrain is the same.
I'm not sure about 90 trails though. Depends on what this rain will do. Luckily it looks like a few inches will come in after. 2" won't do much to improve surfaces but 5" will.
jimmywilson69
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most of what's open now has had snowmaking on it. I haven't been there since February, when they were 100%, so I don't have boots on the ground recent experience.
as suggested above checkout https://www.killingtonzone.com/forums/viewforum.php?f=1
as suggested above checkout https://www.killingtonzone.com/forums/viewforum.php?f=1
my poor knees
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Same here, going up tonight just for the weekend, but NOT sharpening my edges
hoping the snow is soft and there are some moguls to be found. Hoping for more snow than rain but we'll see. Likely my last trip up....
hoping the snow is soft and there are some moguls to be found. Hoping for more snow than rain but we'll see. Likely my last trip up....skef
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slatham
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yeah that was brilliant
urungus
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Anyone going to / participating in the legendary Bear Mountain Mogul Challenge tomorrow ?
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urungus
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Nice day today for the Bear Mountain Mogul Challenge. Parked at Ramshead and worked my way over, coverage still quite good.
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