Vermont Business Magazine Vermont’s Pico Mountain announced today it will make major upgrades to its snowmaking system, which means starting in the 2019-20 season guests will experience a better, more consistent and more reliable snow surface. Pending permit approval, the $2.1 million investment will be the largest since Killington took ownership of Pico more than 20 years ago. Pico and Killington are part of the POWDR adventure lifestyle company.
Pico will increase the frequency at which it is able to make snow by tapping a new source of water. “Rather than relying on the streams as we do now, we will build a 16,850 foot pipeline to source water from Killington,” says Jeff Temple, director of mountain operations. “This gives Pico the ability to make more snow, for longer periods of time and deliver a better guest experience.”
Additional improvements to Pico’s snowmaking include the installation of more than 4,000 feet of new snowmaking pipe, the replacement of 5,418 existing feet of snowmaking pipe, and the new additional pump in Pico pump house. Pico’s snowmaking upgrades will enable the resort to double snowmaking capacity and recover from inclement weather at a much faster rate. “With this much increased snowmaking capacity, guests will see the trail count rise faster early season and after unseasonable weather they won’t have to wait days for recovered snow surfaces,” added Temple.
Pico’s 2019-20 My Pico Season Passes are on sale now through June 13, 2019 and valid for lift access from the date of purchase through closing day for new pass holders.
Pass Pricing
Adult – $419*
Youth – $229*
Senior – $329*
Child and Super Senior – $59
Vermont Student Pass – $99
*through June 13, 2019. Then, prices go up.
“We’re incredibly excited to be able to offer improved access at an amazing value to Pico’s small mountain charm and big mountain skiing and riding,” says Mike Solimano, president and general manager. “These snowmaking system improvements won’t necessarily be visible but skiers and riders are sure to benefit all season long.”
About Pico Mountain:
In 1937 on Thanksgiving morning, a legend was born: Pico Mountain Ski Resort. Although it was humbly equipped with only a 1,200’ rope tow powered by a Hudson motor car engine, skiers – true skiers – loved it. Since then a lot has changed, but the love for the mountain still lives today, and it’s as strong as ever. Families and skiing traditionalists now enjoy 56 trails and a Terrain Park serviced by seven lifts, including two high-speed detachable quads. With more vertical drop than 80% of New England ski areas, Pico Mountain is your home for family mountain fun with big mountain terrain and small mountain charm. Pico is part of the POWDR portfolio. Visit www.picomountain.com for more information and be social with #mypicomtn.
Source: KILLINGTON, Vt. (March 6, 2019) – Pico Mountain