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With an elevation of 4,241 feet Killington, located east
of Rutland in south central Vermont, and is the 2nd highest peak in
the Green Mountains. It is also the point with the 2nd highest elevation
in the state of Vermont.
Killington Peak is home to a major ski resort called the Killington
Resort, where a gondola transports skiers and non-hikers to the mountain’s
summit, and a eat at the restaurant on the peak. Killington is also
a popular stop along the Long Trail.
Killington Peak is on of the most popular Vermont skiing locations in
the entire state. The mountain’s snowy, scenic slopes have been
attracting both expert and novice skiers since the early 1960’s.
A busy day at Killington Peak might see as many as 17,000 skiers, so
visitors who wish to ski Killington’s Peak are encouraged to make
their arrangements as far in advance as they are able. |
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