Killington is the largest ski resort in the eastern United States and has a wide variety of terrain. Located on Vermont's second-highest peak, Killington also boasts the greatest vertical drop in New England, two terrain parks, a super-pipe and the nation’s most extensive lift system. On the negative side, the resort can be busy on weekends and lacks natural snow.

Killington is a sprawling, purpose-built resort with five separate base areas, plentiful shopping and a full day care and medical facility. In addition, there are six ski shops with boutiques and rentals, a top rate ski and snowboard school, pharmacies, grocery stores and a post office.

There are 5,000 slope-side beds in condominiums and hotel rooms, and further lodgings nearby; overnight camper parking is available but without hook-ups. Other activities include ice-skating and snowshoeing, and the lively après-ski features a good range of eateries, 50 or so bars and five nightclubs. Childcare is first-class and costs $65 per day and $50 per half-day.

There are a whopping 200 slopes over 87kms of varying terrain at Killington, with a large portion aimed at beginners, who have excellent nursery slopes, while intermediates have plenty of easy cruising and experts will find reasonable challenges. Thrill-seekers also have some difficult off-piste terrain (Fusion Zones). Thirty-one lifts run over a 970-metre vertical at an hourly rate of up to 52,300 people and supply all pistes, the longest of which is 10kms.

For alternative skiing, head north along highway 100 to Mad River Glen and Sugarbush ski resorts. Mad River has some fantastic expert terrain, but is unfortunately closed to snowboarders; while Sugarbush is known for its quality snow, snowboarding and high peaks.

The long ski season at Killington runs from October to June. Children under six years ski for free and seniors 65 years and over pay junior prices. Various cheaper rates apply throughout the season, with the best rates at the beginning of the season and at the end of March. The most convenient means of transportation is to fly to Rutland, via Burlington, and transfer by shuttle bus.