Killington Resort wraps up first season under new independent ownership

What a winter. After 174 unforgettable days, Killington Resort officially wrapped the 2024/25 ski and snowboard season on Saturday, May 10—once again claiming the title for the longest season in the East. From record-setting snowfall to iconic trail reopenings, a thrilling World Cup, and our first season under local ownership, this year was one for the books.

This was our first winter as an independently owned resort under the leadership of the Killington Independence Group—a collective of local investors deeply rooted in the Killington community. Their promise was clear: reinvest all profits back into the mountain, preserve what makes Killington unique, and build for the future. And they’ve already delivered.

In just one season, the initial $30 million capital improvement plan has grown to $36.5 million. Upgrades this year included maintenance, new equipment, enhancements to our snowmaking system, and the start of replacing the Snowshed surface lift. Most meaningfully, our successful season allowed us to share that success with our team—both seasonal and full-time—through well-earned bonuses.

“It’s great to be independent and I am so proud that our new ownership is sticking to their word and reinvesting in the resort,” said President and CEO Mike Solimano. “It’s been a pleasure working with them and I am excited for the future to see what we can achieve together.”

Mother Nature showed up in a big way this season. We recorded 253 inches of snow—our highest total since 2010/11—paired with consistently cold temps that kept the snow light and lasting. With enhanced low-energy snowmaking, we were able to return to classics like Devil’s Fiddle and Vertigo Headwall, using less air and water than ever before.

Our spring snow team worked its magic in the Canyon, stacking snow high on Double Dipper and East Fall to carry us across the finish line in May.

The energy was palpable all season, none more so than during the Audi FIS Ski World Cup, where record-breaking crowds came to watch Mikaela Shiffrin chase her 100th win. While she didn’t clinch it here, her victory in Italy a few months later was still celebrated by the entire Killington community.

This was also a milestone year for our 100 Day Club, turning 13 with 301 members earning their place in history. We revived the kparks brand, celebrated our terrain park legacy, and were honored to receive the NSAA’s Best Collision Prevention Program award.

As we celebrated the season’s end, we also paid it forward. Thanks to proceeds from our final day and an additional donation from the resort, $10,000 was donated to Whaleback Mountain to support their new chairlift project. It’s a reminder that the skiing community is just that—a community.

Killington is not slowing down. Here’s a sneak peek at what’s coming:

• Superstar Quad gets a major upgrade to a high-speed six-pack chairlift.

• Skyeship Gondola revamp with all-new cabins and future gondola barn.

• 500 more low-energy HKD snow guns to keep the Beast running strong.

• A new magic carpet at Pico’s Bonanza.

• A brand-new mountain bike trail taking shape on Ramshead.