Vermont, USA Vermont, USA
Killington Stowe
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The largest mountain in the East of the USA a20
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Excellent nursery slopes a20
Classic picture-postcard New England town
City stopover available - New York, Boston or Montreal! a20
Good slopes for all abilities - something for everyone
Reliable snow and excellent piste-grooming
Killington has a great deal to offer and it makes many claims to Stowe lies in the North of Vermont, close to the Canadian border.
being the biggest and the best that eastern USA can offer: it has Conditions are generally excellent as the area enjoys 330 inches
the longest season, the biggest ski area, the steepest mogul of average annual snowfall as well as comprehensive
slopes, the biggest snowmaking facilities, the longest ski run and snowmaking. Stowe has rich cultural and historic links and the
the largest fleet of piste-bashers to groom all those slopes! mountain has been described as ‘small but serious skiing’, - it
Certainly, Killington, with its seven peaks promises a fantastic really does provide quality skiing for all abilities within a
skiing experience for any school group. relatively compact area, making it an ideal destination for
The beginners’ area at Killington is truly outstanding, with one your school ski trip. Facilities for beginner skiers will ensure that
vast slope,‘The Snowshed’, served by three chairlifts and one even your most hesitant novices will progress with
reassuringly slow drag! For intermediates Killington offers a confidence. A double chair serves the wide and gentle
huge range - Snowdon mountain is particularly ‘Easy Street’ and ‘Mighty Mite’. Intermediates will find plenty
recommended. For experts there is a wide variety of to excite them on Spruce Peak, while the experts in the
challenging runs on Bear Mountain, Snowdon and Skye, party will make straight for the seriously steep ‘Front Four’ –
not forgetting the infamous ‘Outer Limits’ which claims to situated on the higher part of the main ski sector, they
be the steepest mogul slope in the East. are steep and narrow enough to scare almost anyone!
Killington Peak
Mt Mansfield
1292m 1339m
Pico Mountain
1208m
Skye Peak
1158m
3 Snowdon Mountain
Ram’s Head
1094m 1100m
4
3 Octagon
Cliff House
Bear Mountain
1004m
Cafeteria
Restaurant
Sunrise Mountain
747m
3
4
4 4 4
4 4
3 4
4
2 Spruce Peak
4 1034m
Skyeship
Northbrook
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4
3
2
Station
2
3
2 2
4
Ram’s Head
Snowshed 669m
669m
Pico
KILLINGTON
RESORT VILLAGES
3 2
Midway
The Facts
Skyeship
The Facts
Base Lodge
Base Station 2
2
Gondola
Barn
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Ski Facts
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Ski Facts
Mountain Inn
Inn at the Mansfield Base
Inclusive lift pass: Whole 7 peaks area.
Comfort Inn
Inclusive lift pass: Whole Stowe area.
mountain Lodge 585m
Ski bus included: Transport to resort provided
Ski bus included: Transport to resort provided
when necessary
Killington Rutland when necessary
STOWE MOUNTAIN RESORT
Lift pass photo required: No
Lift pass photo required: No
Resort Height: 1,165ft / 325m Resort Height: 1,165ft / 325m
Total No of runs: 200
Capacity: 150
Total No of runs: 48
Capacity: 300
Beginner: 26% Intermediate: 36% Style: The Mountain Inn is a top
Style: This modern hotel offers
Beginner: 16% Intermediate: 59%
Golden Eagle
Advanced: 38% quality hotel with excellent facilities. Meals comprise a ideal group accommodation.
Advanced: 25%
resort
Commodores Inn
Total lifts: 33 breakfast buffet and a three course dinner taken at the Buffet breakfast including muffins and bagels as well as
Total lifts: 13
Drag lifts: 9 hotel. cereals, toast and jam is served at the hotel, while
Drag lifts: 2
Stowe Stowe
Chair lifts: 22 Location: Ideally located in the base area of Killington evening meals are taken in the restaurant next door.
Chair lifts: 9
Gondolas: 2
ski area, for perfect convenience. It is 30 minutes by Location: The Comfort Inn is close to the centre of
Gondolas: 2 (includes the new link from Resort Height: 1559ft / 480m Resort Height: 1559ft / 480m
Longest run: 10 miles
bus from the town of Rutland where many evening Rutland town, so groups can walk to bowling or the
Spruce Peak to Mt Mansfield) Capacity: 270
Capacity: 250
Height of top station: 4,241ft / 1,293m
activities are available. local ice-cream parlour in the evening.
Longest run: 3.7 miles
Style: A charming, very high Style: This hotel offers friendly
Rooms: Pupils are accommodated 4 to a room in very Rooms: Guests are accommodated in spacious and
Height of top station: 3,719 ft / 1144m
quality, New England style motel with its own family run, high quality accommodation. All meals are
Base altitude: 1,165ft / 325m
comfortable rooms with 2 double beds, while teach modern rooms with 2 double beds. All rooms are Base altitude: 1559ft / 480m
extensive private grounds. Hot breakfast and three provided at the hotel restaurant.
Skiable acres: 1209
ers
en-suite with TV, hairdryer, telephone and a small safe.
Skiable acres: 485
course dinner are taken at the hotel. Location: The hotel is set in 30 acres of grounds with
Snowmaking facilities: 70%
share two to a room. All rooms are en-suite, are
Facilities: • Meeting rooms • video games • drinks Snowmaking facilities: 90%
Location: Just half a mile outside Stowe. its own lake, which is frozen over in the winter and
Après Ski
attractively decorated and have TV and hairdryer.
Facilities: • outdoor heated pool • sauna • games and snack machines • indoor swimming pool • sauna
Rooms: All the rooms are spacious and decorated in a can be used for ice-skating. It is a pleasant 10 minute
Swimming: at hotels.
room with pool table and video games • large TV Distance from ski lifts: 20 minutes by coach ride to
Après Ski traditional New England style. Each room has its own walk from the hotel into the picturesque village of
Fireworks: weekly display at Killington.
room • wireless internet access • iron/ironing board the slopes at Killington.
Swimming: at hotels.
entrance, en-suite bathroom, TV, Telephone and Stowe.
Skating: Killington and Rutland (on request) • safe at reception • ski storage
Fireworks: Mountain display.
hairdryer. Rooms: Comfortable and welcoming rooms feature
Bowling: Rutland Distance from ski lifts: The hotel is located just 300
Skating: Stowe or Waterbury
Facilities: • Indoor pool • games room with pool and en-suite bathroom, TV and two queen-sized beds.
Shop/cafes: Rutland metres from the slopes.
Bowling: Montpellier
table tennis • restaurant • drink machines Rooms accommodate 4 students sharing, while
Indoor rock climbing: Rutland
Shop/cafes: many arts, crafts and gift shops in
Distance from ski lifts: 15 minutes by bus to the teachers share 2 to a room.
Shopping Mall: Diamond Mall in Rutland and
Stowe village
slopes at Stowe mountain Facilities: • Lovely restaurant with lakeside views •
Manchester designer outlet mall (1hr away)
Cinema: Stowe
indoor pool • fireside lounge • bar • drinks and snack
Cinema: Rutland
Visit: Ben & Jerry’s ice-cream factory.
machines • video games room • safe at reception •
meeting room • ice-skating lake
Travel
Travel Distance from ski lifts: 10 minutes by bus to slopes.
Flight time approx 7hrs.
Flight time approx 7hrs.
Transfer time: Boston 3h, New York 5hrs.
Transfer time: Boston 3h30, New York 5h30
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