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Thplaya
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KILLINGTON RESORT OPEN FOR TOP-TO-BOTTOM SKIING AND SNOWBOARDING THIS WEEKEND


Killington, Vt. (October 28, 2005) – Killington Resort will open for top-to-bottom skiing and snowboarding Saturday at 8 a.m.



“Thanks to 29 inches of snow this week and colder temperatures that have allowed us the opportunity to crank up the world’s largest snowmaking system, we will be offering a quality top-to-bottom skiing and riding product this weekend,” said Dave Rathbun, vice president of brand management for Killington Resort.



Killington will open with 12 trails served by the K-1 Express Gondola and the North Ridge Triple Chair. Hours of operations will be 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.



While portions of the mountain have been blessed with fantastic early-season snow conditions, the lower third of the mountain required man-made snow to complement the natural snowfall received this week to ensure a quality surface. However, with the current weather forecast calling for a warming trend early next week, Killington will cease operations after 4 p.m. Sunday.



“Our position is that Killington Resort will open when we can provide a quality top-to-bottom experience,” Rathbun added. “We are opening for Saturday and Sunday because we can provide this quality experience. After Sunday we are not as confident. We are setting appropriate expectations now for our guests by announcing that we will close after operations cease Sunday and that snowmaking will resume as soon as weather conditions permit.”



Lift ticket prices for this weekend will be:



1-day 2-day

Adult $39 $72

Young Adult (13-18) $31 $57

Junior (6-12)/Senior (65+) $25 $47



The K-1 Lodge will be open with limited services, including retail, rental, food and guest services. The Season Pass Office will be open at the Snowshed Lodge from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. all weekend.



Updates will be posted on Killington.com.

Oct 28 2005 12:59PM
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shanemcfalls
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will they even be able to stay open next weekend? its supposed to get warm...
Oct 29 2005 3:14PM
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sugarloaf
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YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm going Skiing tomorrow!
Oct 29 2005 3:17PM
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MdanteL
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Will they be open next weekend??? the web-site doesnt really say, someone who knows something please tell me they are
Oct 29 2005 3:43PM
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twix_182
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just came back. no tree jib that i knew of. it was better than most first open days which arnt till like 2 weeks later. i sucked ass at the top flat box because i suck. but i had the wackiest bail when my tips both hit the front of the box and i just went flying forward. but yeah, some trails had nice powder, but sucked for my 1260's. very fun day. and little random dips are around do do stuff off
Oct 29 2005 4:14PM
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404404
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i went to pico and got 11 staples and countless stiches
Oct 29 2005 4:24PM
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4frntSkier
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i hope they stay open for next weekend
Oct 29 2005 4:36PM
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twix_182
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aye. how?
Oct 29 2005 4:48PM
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MdanteL
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any word on next weekend?
Oct 29 2005 5:40PM
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poopdonkey
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it was sick today....my first run of this season was a powder run...then i slid rails
Oct 29 2005 6:09PM
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Gfa
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what was settup for rails
Oct 29 2005 6:15PM
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poopdonkey
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flat down box, flat down rail, down rail, flat box
Oct 29 2005 6:27PM
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threejay
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there goal is to close for the week and open next weekend for the season(maybe even thurs-fr). but its all weather dependent.
Oct 29 2005 6:30PM
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leone
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apparently they're only gonna be open tomorrow, but with 40 freakin trails! then monday they close again :( they're just opening for one day to say that they were first to open
Oct 29 2005 6:35PM
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BobbyJ
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Skiing up there is fuckin SICK. fresh powder in october. Even the woods had enought coverage to bomb through without hittin any rocks. the people working there said they wont be opening next weekend, they're gonna be closed after sunday and re-open on the 11th.
Oct 29 2005 6:35PM
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Gfa
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what was the length on some of those
Oct 29 2005 6:49PM
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MdanteL
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so CLOSED next weekend? anyone know if that is true?
Oct 29 2005 6:56PM
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JONNYZ
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i went today and it was madsteeze.
Oct 29 2005 6:59PM
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Ifeinforsnow
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what was the tree jib
Oct 29 2005 7:09PM
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twix_182
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^i didnt see 1
Oct 29 2005 7:11PM
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Ifeinforsnow
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sizes of the rails
Oct 29 2005 7:14PM
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poopdonkey
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^smallish
Oct 29 2005 7:24PM
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MdanteL
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Someone who is going tomorrow please try and find out what the chances of them being open next weekend?
Oct 29 2005 9:11PM
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witty
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so yea i was there all day, and it was epic..super fun for sure..and actually the best ive ever seen it on opening weekend..i slid a dope handrail after too, so overeall i had an outrageously good day
Oct 30 2005 8:16PM
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Gfa
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what handrail did you slide after was it the one at the school
Oct 30 2005 8:25PM
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Genome
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pIcs??
Oct 30 2005 8:27PM
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MdanteL
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Anyone who was up there this weekend have any info if they'll b open this weekend coming up?
Oct 30 2005 8:28PM
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sugarloaf
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the snow was melting pretty fast...I donno about next weekend.
Oct 30 2005 8:29PM
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leone
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yea how did you manage that?
Oct 30 2005 8:31PM
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jksl
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JEA JEA JEA JEA...so much damn fun, i sessioned both days
that damn urban hurt me, at least my hands aren't bleeding anymore though
Oct 30 2005 8:31PM
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MdanteL
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Ahh damn there goes my plans for next weekend, hopefully it will stay cold enough at night or towards the end of the week
Oct 30 2005 8:32PM
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Gfa
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i dont think they will open this coming weekend but lets hope it gets really cold at night and they make a shit load of snow
Oct 30 2005 8:38PM
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Gfa
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hey and if they dont open lets go to okemo on the 5th
Oct 30 2005 8:41PM
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EastCoastPride
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JEEEEA FIRST TRY WHAT?

the urban made my skin hurt. but it was very worth it.
Oct 30 2005 10:11PM
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witty
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yes jeffs side was easier though..that asshole! we kept getting worked on those weird ass nub things
Oct 30 2005 10:13PM
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quebecfreestyler
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skiing on a hill is so oldschool
Oct 30 2005 10:24PM
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