VERMONT SKIING: Killington's Pico Moutain

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Pico Mountain
Killington's Seventh Heaven

Last fall, Killington Ski Resort and its parent company, American Skiing, purchased the assets of Pico Mountain Resort. With a season under its belt, Pico Mountain at Killington is set to be an integral part of the East's largest resort, while still maintaining its laid-back atmosphere and diverse skiing and riding terrain.

Pico Mountain is Killington's seventh mountain. The other six are Rams Head Mountain, Snowdon Mountain, Killington Peak, Skye Peak, Bear Mountain and Sunrise Mountain.

Pico adds 42 trails, 50 percent of which are of more difficult terrain for the intermediate skier and rider, to Killington's already extensive operation. Its intermediate terrain complements Killington's network of trails, rounding out the balance of novice, more difficult and advanced terrain.

Also included are nine more lifts, including two high speed quads, plus a halfpipe and two snow parks.

"There are so many areas that are exciting about adding Pico Mountain to Killington," said Managing Director Allen Wilson. "Not only will we be able to bring our Signature Snow philosophies to Pico's terrain, but we will incorporate our advanced grooming technology, programs, and attitude. For the guest this means expanded, consistent snow surfaces and more options. Pico's more difficult terrain perfectly complements Killington's existing terrain." With the addition of Pico, the numbers at Killington are impressive: 212 trails, 95 miles of terrain, and 1,200 skiable acres.

Uphill capacity is 53,739 rides per hour, which means skiers and riders will be on the diverse terrain quicker and more often. The most extensive lift service in the East, with a total of 33 lifts, including six high-speed express quads, now spreads skiers and riders across seven mountains, six of which are interconnected. At press time, permits were pending approval to directly interconnect Pico Mountain and Killington.

How Mountain Passes Will Work for the 1997-98 Season Guests have an array of options this season when they visit Killington. A Killington one-day or multi-day mountain pass is valid at both Killington and Pico.

Killington and American Skiing All-Mountain season pass holders are welcome on Pico's terrain. Killington will offer a value Pico-only mountain pass similar to the one introduced last season. Killington will offer a Pico only season pass as well.

What Programs Will Be Where?
Killington's programs and offerings will have satellite locations based at Pico. The base area is open for full-service operation. Guests can find skier development clinics, retail shops, food services, and shaped ski guided demos and rentals.

The Magic Bus Tour
This season Killington will offer the Magic Bus Tour at Pico Mountain. Offered Tuesdays and Thursdays, December 2-18, 1997 and January 1-29, 1998, the tour allows a busload of people into Pico for just $450. The tour will be offered to groups, schools and community associations. For more information, call (802) 422-6226.

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