Farewell to Killington's Iconic Superstar Quad: A Fresh Powder Goodbye

Ski Report for Killington Resort, Vermont

Daily Ski Conditions for Killington Resort, Vermont

As you hit the slopes at Killington Resort this spring, you're in for a treat The resort is wrapping up its season by retiring the iconic Superstar Quad, which will officially close on April 13. This legendary lift, installed for the 1987-88 season, will soon be replaced by a shiny new six-pack, but its farewell party will mark a nostalgic end to an era.

Currently, the weather is quite dynamic, with freeze-thaw conditions prevailing, and temperatures fluctuating between 19°F and 43°F. The latest forecast indicates heavy snow showers with up to 3 inches expected in the next 48 hours. This is perfect for a fresh powder day, but keep in mind that conditions can be quite spring-like, affecting both piste and off-piste snow quality.

Visitors will find the snow depth varying, but historical data shows Killington typically receives an average of 175 inches annually. The Superstar trail will be closed as construction begins, but nearby trails like Skyelark, Bittersweet, and Ovation remain accessible via Launch Pad.

Looking ahead, the weather forecast suggests cloudy conditions with a mix of rain and snow over the next few days. Temperatures will stay relatively cool, which might help preserve the snow cover.

If you're planning a visit, be aware that the lift replacement project is part of a $32 million upgrade, enhancing future skiing experiences. However, this year's FIS Alpine World Cup won't be held at Killington due to these upgrades, but it's set to return in 2026. So, grab those skis or boards and enjoy the final days of the season

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Episode Transcript

Speaker 1 (00:00):
As you hit the slopes at Killington Resort this spring,
you're in for a treat. The resort is wrapping up
its season by retiring the iconic Superstar Quad, which will
officially close on April thirteen. This legendary lift, installed for
the nineteen eighty seven eighty eight season, will soon be
replaced by a shiny new six pack, but its farewell

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party will mark a nostalgic end to an era. Currently,
the weather is quite dynamic, with freeze thought conditions prevailing
and temperatures fluctuating between nineteen gregeas and forty three greedy showers.
The latest forecast indicates heavy snow showers with up to
three inches expected in the next forty eight hours. This

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is perfect for a fresh powder day, but keep in
mind that conditions can be quite spring like, affecting both
pisd and off pieced snow quality. Visitors will find the
snow depth varying, but historical data shows Killington typically receives
an average of one hundred and seventy five inches annually.
The Superstar Trail will be closed as construction begins, but

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nearby trails like Skylark, Bittersweet and Ovation remain accessible via
launch pad Looking ahead, the weather forecast suggests cloudy conditions
with a mix of rain and snow over the next
few days. Temperatures will stay relatively cool, which might help
preserve the snow cover. If you're planning a visit, be

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aware that the lift replacement project is part of a
thirty two million dollar upgrade enhancing future skiing experiences. However,
this year's FIS Alpine World Cup won't be held at
Killington due to these upgrades, but it's set to return
in twenty twenty six, So grab those skis or boards
and enjoy the final days of the season. And that

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