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Foliage Package Deals, Special Events and Scenic Gondola
Rides Highlight Killington for Fall 2004
K-1 Gondola rides offer views of five states and Canada
atop the highest lift-serviced peak in New England
KILLINGTON, Vt. (Sept 15, 2004) - From the end of September and continuing
for about a three-week period, foliage viewing is part of Vermont culture.
This fall,
Killington again will offer scenic gondola rides on the K-1 and Skyeship
Gondolas for
guests to view foliage in the heart of the Green Mountains. From special
events to
hiking, mountain biking and high-energy fun at the Killington Adventure
Center, there
is no shortage of entertainment. Killington is offering special foliage
package deals
from $26 per person per night, which includes lodging and a round-trip
gondola ride.
"Sometimes leaf-peepers get to sample a bit of white from Killington's
massive
snowmaking system. These are the first indicators that even though it's
fall, winter
and the opening of the longest ski season in eastern North America are not
far
away," said Gillis Lynn, vice president of brand management. "The dramatic
changes
are what make the region so unique, and the change in seasons is wonderful
to
watch.
"
Guests have two options for viewing foliage: a ride on the K-1 Gondola to
Killington
Peak, the highest gondola-serviced peak in New England, or on the Skyeship,
which
travels from scenic Route 4 to the top of Skye Peak.
Atop Killington Peak,
guests can
enjoy views of five states and Canada, while numerous hiking trails await
visitors
atop Skye Peak. In addition, guests can mountain bike or hike on
Killington's 45-mile
trail network via the K-1 Gondola, play golf or mini-golf, ride two alpine
slides, climb
on the climbing wall, skateboard or in-line skate in the park.
Both
gondolas are open
daily during foliage season.
Foliage Gondola Rides
Round-trip rides on the Killington Skyeship, from its base on Route 4 to
the top of
Skye Peak, are available Sept. 25-26 and daily Oct 1-11. Hours are from 10
a.m. - 4
p.m. The K1 Gondola is open daily Sept. 18 - Oct. 11. Hours are 9 a.m. - 5
p.m.
weekends and 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. weekdays. An adult round-trip ride is $13,
and
juniors/seniors are $9. A one-way ride is $8/adult and $5/junior/senior.
Family round-
trips are available for $31. A family is two adults and any number of
immediate family
members ages 18 and under.
Special Events
On Saturday, Sept. 26
The Billings Farm and Museum just north of
Woodstock, Vt.
hosts "All About Apples." Guests can learn more about this most basic
American fruit
during the height of apple-picking season. Pruning and grafting
demonstrations will
occur in the orchard along with apple tasting, apple trivia contests,
scavenger hunts,
and horse-drawn wagon rides.
Killington will host the 9th Annual Brew Fest on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2004.
Named one
of the Vermont Chamber's Top Ten Fall Events, the Killington Brewfest
features a
variety of microbreweries and craft breweries from Vermont and New
England.
Happening alongside the Brewfest is the 4th Annual Taste of Killington
where local
restaurants will be offering up tasty samplings from their menus.
Mountain Biking
Gondola-serviced mountain biking is available via the K-1 Gondola
throughout the
fall season during the same operating hours as the K-1 Gondola. An all-day
lift and
trail access pass is $32/adults and $20/juniors ages 6-12. Half-day lift
and trail
access is $27/adults and $15/juniors. All-day trail access without the
lift pass is
$8/adult and $5/juniors.
Mountain bike and equipment rental is available
in
Killington's rental and repair shop located in the Killington Base Lodge,
adjacent to
the K-1 Gondola. Access on the K-1 Gondola with a mountain bike is weather
permitting.
Lodging packages are available from $32 per person per night
based on
maximum occupancy.
Killington/Pico Adventure Center
The Adventure Center is open weekends and holidays, Sept. 11 - Oct. 11,
from 10
a.m. - 5 p.m.
An All-Day Adventure Center Pass is $30/adults and
$10/juniors under
48 inches in height when accompanied by an adult purchasing and All-Day
Pass.
The pass includes unlimited access to K-1 Gondola rides, hiking trail
access, the
skateboard/in-line skate park, the climbing wall, the Bungee Thing, and
the Alpine
Slides, scenic chairlift rides and mini-golf at Pico Mountain. Guests may
add
mountain biking access to their pass for $10.
Golf
Killington's award-winning, 18-hole championship golf course is open for
play daily
throughout the foliage season. Awarded the 4-Star Places to Play Award by
Golf
Digest, the 6,186-yard, par 72 course features mountainous terrain and
challenges
the most polished of players while allowing novices to better their game.
Stay and
Play packages are from $83 and include 18-hole greens fees, cart rental
and one
night lodging. A two-night minimum stay is required.
Golfers can book
Packages
Fall Foliage Peep and Ride from $28 per person per night
Rate includes two nights lodging and 1 round-trip K-1 Gondola ride to
Killington Peak
to view the autumn colors.
Killington Brew Fest Package from $31 per person per night (Oct. 8-10,
2004)
Package includes two nights lodging, admission to the Brew Fest and a ride
on the 1
1/4-mile K-1 Gondola to the highest lift-serviced peak and restaurant in
New
England.
Romantic Green Mountain Getaway from $116 per person per night.
Package includes lodging at the Killington Grand Resort Hotel, Dinner,
Breakfast,
Massage and Welcome Basket.
All above rates are based on maximum occupancy and will vary depending on
property selected and dates of stay.
Lodging is in Killington Resort
Villages. Tax and
gratuities are not included, and some restrictions apply. For more
information or
reservations, 877-4-KTIMES
For more information and to contact Killington go to Vermont Family
Attractions. For information on Hotels and Resorts
in Vermont go to Vermont Hotels and
Resorts For information on Ski Resorts in
Vermont go to Vermont Ski Resorts.
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