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September 17, 2026

September Event Updates & Construction Projects

Season Pass Deadline Coming Soon!

Greetings from Pico Mountain, 

At long last, we're working our way through the -ember months, meaning our Opening Day on December 11 is less than three months away! With winter soon on its way, there's no better time than the present to lock in your season-long access to our friendly slopes. Score your best price on a My Pico Season Pass or a K.A. All Seasons Pass from now through September 24! With a My Pico Season Pass, you get unlimited lift access during winter 2026/27 plus great perks like Bring a Friend vouchers and discounts on lodging, retail, and food & beverage. Step it up to a K.A. All Seasons Pass for steeper discounts on retail and dining, four Killington lift tickets, and unlimited access to fall activities at Killington for the rest of this season. Whichever you choose, act fast, as K.A. All Seasons Passes are only available for purchase this year through September 24!

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VT Student Pass & Free Lease Program

For Vermont-based students in grades K-12, a full season of skiing or riding may be more affordable than you think. Our Vermont Student Pass is now available for purchase at just $149, giving any qualified student in the state unlimited lift access during winter 2026/27 plus Bring a Friend discounts, scenic gondola rides this fall at Killington, and much more. If your kiddos also need some equipment for the season, one of our Upward & Outward community initiatives may have you covered there as well. The Vermont Youth Ski & Ride Free Lease Program is returning this winter, our $60,000 investment towards our community that helped over 300 children receive a free season of ski or snowboard equipment last winter. As a reminder, all VT Student Pass holders at Killington or Pico that are 11 years old or younger and live in Rutland or Windsor counties qualify for this program. Head to our website to learn more about this initiative and to see the list of shops where you could claim your child's free lease equipment.

Construction Update

Snowmaking infrastructure improvements are continuing all over the hill this fall, with a new valve station at the Easy Street/K.A. intersection next up on the docket for our Mountain Ops team. Crews are also working to replace several hydrants on Bronco and That A Way, continuing to improve the reliability of snowmaking around our Outpost area. Welding work has finished up at the new valve station at the base of Lower Pike, where a new structure will soon be erected to provide a better workspace for our snowmakers this winter. Lastly, snowmaking pipe work between Lower Pike and B Slope is now completed, meaning our base area is free and clear to host the return of an annual fall classic.

Killington Brewfest

Our 30th annual Killington Brewfest is almost here, set to take place in our scenic base area on Saturday, September 26. With foliage already starting to pop all over the mountain, we should be in for a gorgeous fall afternoon full of craft beverages, great eats, and much more. The whole family is welcome once again this year, as we'll have plenty of kid-friendly activities and yard games, plus several local vendors and some high-energy live tunes from Terrafunk. Plus, we'll still have over 100 of our region's finest beers, ciders, seltzers, and non-alcoholic options to sample from the breweries you know and love. Gather your crew and grab your Brewfest tickets today!

Pico Ski Club Annual Swap & Sale

Is your gear closet getting a little too full? Or are you looking to step into (or onto) something new this year? Either way, Pico Ski Club's Annual Ski Swap & Sale is the place to be. On October 2-4, our Base Lodge will be filled with new and used skis, snowboards, clothing, snowshoes, and equipment to browse for kids and adults of all skill levels. Check out our Pico Ski Club Annual Swap & Sale event page for more information, including details about consigning or volunteering at this year's event. Proceeds for this event go to benefit Pico Ski Club and its racing programs that benefit over 150 participants ages 6 and up.

See you on the slopes soon enough!

Stifel Killington Cup Tickets

In case you missed the news, tickets for the 2026 Stifel Killington Cup are now on sale! Over Thanksgiving weekend, join thousands of other East coast ski racing fanatics to once again witness the finest in women's Slalom and Giant Slalom action. Tickets start at just $10 and include access to live music and a lively vendor village.

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Pico Fitness Center

Temperatures are starting to drop, so there's no better time to start working up a sweat at the Pico Fitness Center. Reserve a lane in our heated indoor lap pool, check out our numerous group fitness classes, or design your own workout in the weight room. Make sure those legs are ready for skiing & riding this winter!

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P-Days Passes & P-Ticket Vouchers

Want the savings of buying ahead while keeping a flexible schedule this winter? P-Days Passes & P-Ticket Vouchers offer our lowest daily lift access rates with no blackout dates all winter. Learn more about each option and grab yours soon—P-Ticket Voucher prices are at their best through Oct. 15, while P-Days Passes are only available through Oct. 15!

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Fall in Vermont Tastes Better at Killington Brewfest | Sept. 26