Skiers compete at the legendary spring rite of passage, the Bear Mountain Mogul Challenge. Killington photo.
Vermont Business Magazine Vermont’s Killington Resort, the largest ski and snowboard resort in eastern North America, charges into spring with the NOR’BEASTER Spring Pass and a jam-packed event series as the longest season in the East extends towards Memorial Day and beyond. The 2018 NOR’BEASTER Spring Pass is available for $199*, providing skiers and snowboarders of all ages with unlimited spring skiing and riding from March 16 through June, or as far as Mother Nature will allow. The Spring Pass also unlocks access to live music, events and a 20% discount on Killington managed lodging beginning March 16 through the remainder of the 2017-18 winter season.
“Spring at Killington is known for soft snow, abundant sunshine and weekends packed full of events and live music,” says Mike Solimano, president and general manager of Killington Resort. We pride ourselves on hosting the longest season in the East and this winter is no exception. Our goal is to stretch this season beyond Memorial Day once again on Superstar’s World Cup base while enjoying some friendly competition at events like the Hibernation Park Jam on March 31, Killington Triathlon and May Day Slalom.”
The first Vermont Brewers Festival lands in Killington for the first time this spring on March 24 featuring over 30 Vermont brewers boasting over 100 different brews, plus local food trucks and live music. April kicks off the Bud Light NOR’BEASTER event line-up presenting the legendary spring rite of passage, the Bear Mountain Mogul Challenge followed by an event every weekend through the first week of May.
2018 Bud Light NOR’BEASTER Event Line-Up
April 7 Bear Mountain Mogul Challenge
April 14 Pond Skimming
April 21 Dazed & Defrosted
April 28 Killington Triathlon
May 1 May Day Slalom
Memorial Day Weekend at Killington is expected to feature prime late-spring skiing and riding, plus the kickoff of summer operations including the Killington Golf Course, Adventure Center and Mountain Bike Park.
For more information about the 2018 NOR’BEASTER Spring Pass and a full events line-up, please visit killington.com and stay tuned to killington.com/conditions for updates on spring operations, including announcements about potential June skiing.
*Price valid through March 16, 2018. NOR’BEASTER Spring Passes can be purchased March 17, 2018 and later for $219. The Spring Pass is available for on-site purchase after March 16 for $199 and valid for 2017-18 Killington Express Card Holders, Midweek Season Pass, Pico Mountain Season Pass Holders and MAX Pass holders; plus 2017-18 season pass holders at select partner resorts.
About Killington Resort
Killington Resort is a four-season destination sitting on 3,000 acres in the heart of Central Vermont’s Green Mountains. The Beast of the East boasts 92 miles of diverse snow sports terrain spread across six peaks including Pico Mountain, served by the most expansive lift network and snowmaking system in Eastern North America. After the snow melts, Killington features an 18-hole championship golf course, the family-friendly Snowshed Adventure Center, 30 miles of mountain biking trails with expansion underway with Gravity Logic, plus 15 miles of hiking trails. The seemingly infinite après, dining, and lodging options have made Killington a world-class destination for East Coast skiers and riders for over 55 years. Killington is part of the POWDR portfolio. Visit www.killington.comfor more information and be social with #beast365, #beastworldcup and #beastwinter.
Source: KILLINGTON, Vt. (February 15, 2018) – Killington Resort