enjoralas Posted March 25, 2019 Report Posted March 25, 2019 What's they dynamic typically like mid-April at Killington? I know obviously a heat wave or something can change conditions drastically and quickly, but historically, have they shut a bunch of areas down by then? Trying to decide whether to pull the trigger on a 4/14 - 4/17 trip with Pops. First time up there and want to make sure we don't show up and find not much we can handle. Quote
GrilledSteezeSandwich Posted March 25, 2019 Report Posted March 25, 2019 They will have the majority of the mountain open like 75%+ with lots of easy terrain. Unless it snows conditions will be similar to this last weekend at Blue. Vermont is about a month behind us in terms of weather. Quote
Johnny Law Posted March 25, 2019 Report Posted March 25, 2019 Lots of killington is nbd. Rams head is big blue groomers, mouse trap lift is more of the same. K1 has some gnarly stuff but also easier skiing blues. Killington has a bit of everything for everyone. 1 Quote
NMSKI Posted March 25, 2019 Report Posted March 25, 2019 I'm thinking of doing the same weekend there with my wife and kids. Really hoping I can make it work. It just got real that I have only 2 sessions left this season unless I plan something for mid-April! Quote
enjoralas Posted March 25, 2019 Author Report Posted March 25, 2019 15 minutes ago, NMSKI said: I'm thinking of doing the same weekend there with my wife and kids. Really hoping I can make it work. It just got real that I have only 2 sessions left this season unless I plan something for mid-April! Our plan is to drive up Sunday, ski Monday and Tuesday, then drive home Wednesday. Probably going to splurge on slope side lodging in the Grand. Three nights, 2 days skiing coming in for under $900 3 Quote
toast21602 Posted March 25, 2019 Report Posted March 25, 2019 4 minutes ago, enjoralas said: Our plan is to drive up Sunday, ski Monday and Tuesday, then drive home Wednesday. Probably going to splurge on slope side lodging in the Grand. Three nights, 2 days skiing coming in for under $900 hell yeah! Do it! Quote
Justo8484 Posted March 25, 2019 Report Posted March 25, 2019 Keep checking their snow reports. It should be great coverage based on how much snow they've had this year, but if it warms up quick, things start to melt out and could change pretty quickly. That said, the scene on superstar at that point will be stellar. Top to bottom bumps, people from up and down the east coast all congregating on that one trail to get some prime springtime bumps laps in. It's super fun. Unless you've got a crazy good deal on the grand, don't stay there. I stayed there with my wife last time we were at killy and it is absolutely not worth the upcharge. It's unlikely you're gonna be able to ski in/ski out at that time of year anyway, and it's a long-ish walk to the lifts. Summit lodge is one of my favorite places up there. It's usually cheap, has awesome breakfast for a slight upcharge, they have a bunch of hotel st bernards hanging around the loungy areas, and it's a smaller family run place. It's on the access road, about a 5 minute drive to the K1 parking lot. 5 Quote
momskeeztoo Posted March 25, 2019 Report Posted March 25, 2019 We’ve stayed there and liked it. Also have stayed at Mountain Sports Inn. Very basic, no bar, but clean and they have a nice great room to hang out in and BYOB. Not sure if full breakfast served after peak season. Also family owned. Quote
SallyCat Posted March 25, 2019 Report Posted March 25, 2019 It's been a good snow year but as others have said, it can get melty fast and we're starting to get some warm days. Still, in Mid-April you'll likely be able to ski Snowdon, Ramshead, and my favorites: the trails next to Superstar (Sylark, Bittersweet, et al.), which get nicely bumped-up and fun throughout the day. The Superstar chairlift and adjacent umbrella bar are where it's at as far as the scene, which is very fun and laid-back. Get there early and you can tailgate in the lot. You should come with low expectations for snow quality and a LOT of warm-weather wax; there will be puddles in the base area and it will get really heavy as the day goes on. I still think it's a blast and really not-bad skiing. 3 Quote
tarponhead Posted March 28, 2019 Report Posted March 28, 2019 Keep checking their snow reports. It should be great coverage based on how much snow they've had this year, but if it warms up quick, things start to melt out and could change pretty quickly. That said, the scene on superstar at that point will be stellar. Top to bottom bumps, people from up and down the east coast all congregating on that one trail to get some prime springtime bumps laps in. It's super fun. Unless you've got a crazy good deal on the grand, don't stay there. I stayed there with my wife last time we were at killy and it is absolutely not worth the upcharge. It's unlikely you're gonna be able to ski in/ski out at that time of year anyway, and it's a long-ish walk to the lifts. Summit lodge is one of my favorite places up there. It's usually cheap, has awesome breakfast for a slight upcharge, they have a bunch of hotel st bernards hanging around the loungy areas, and it's a smaller family run place. It's on the access road, about a 5 minute drive to the K1 parking lot. Yeah, so much more available for a LOT cheaper. Turn of River lodge will have rooms for $70/night or so. Or can stay even cheaper in bunk room below [emoji38] And superstar has a glacier on it. Should be able to ski into June if they want Quote
GrilledSteezeSandwich Posted March 28, 2019 Report Posted March 28, 2019 5 minutes ago, tarponhead said: Yeah, so much more available for a LOT cheaper. Turn of River lodge will have rooms for $70/night or so. Or can stay even cheaper in bunk room below And superstar has a glacier on it. Should be able to ski into June if they want You love bunkbeds. 1 Quote
indiggio Posted March 28, 2019 Report Posted March 28, 2019 26 minutes ago, GrilledSteezeSandwich said: You love bunkbeds. I've slept above him many times! Quote
GrilledSteezeSandwich Posted March 28, 2019 Report Posted March 28, 2019 (edited) 19 minutes ago, indiggio said: I've slept above him many times! I’ve shared a hotel room with my Montana friend several times and he snores. You two are like old hippies that don’t look like hippies lol. Tarpenhead has a little bit of edge though due to his soul patch..aka flavor saver. Edited March 28, 2019 by GrilledSteezeSandwich 1 Quote
indiggio Posted March 28, 2019 Report Posted March 28, 2019 1 minute ago, GrilledSteezeSandwich said: I’ve shared a hotel room with my Montana friend several times and he snores. You two are like old hippies that don’t look like hippies lol. Tarpenhead has a little bit of edge though due to his soul patch..aka flavor saver. When it comes to hair and hygiene, I'm definitely op-hippie. Quote
tarponhead Posted March 28, 2019 Report Posted March 28, 2019 You love bunkbeds. Only the bottom bunk Quote
GrilledSteezeSandwich Posted March 28, 2019 Report Posted March 28, 2019 36 minutes ago, tarponhead said: Only the bottom bunk Apparently in jail the bottom bunk is preferred. Quote
indiggio Posted March 28, 2019 Report Posted March 28, 2019 31 minutes ago, GrilledSteezeSandwich said: Apparently in jail the bottom bunk is preferred. And most likely not entirely for the reason @tarponhead likes the bottom bunk. Quote
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