Music on the Mountain
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round of improvements— totaling $ 22 million in newly approved funding— builds on the $ 38 million invested over the previous year.
Among the most visible projects is the modernization of the Snowdon area lift system, with $ 6.5 million allocated to replace the Snowdon Triple with a new fixed-grip, four-person chairlift. This upgrade supports the resort’ s longterm strategy to maintain a reliable, weather-resilient network of fixed-grip lifts across its six interconnected peaks. Another $ 6 million has been earmarked for the construction of a reimagined Jerk Jamaican Mountain Grill, one of the resort’ s most beloved ski-in, ski-out dining destinations. The new structure will expand the restaurant’ s footprint more than fourfold, with seating for
160 guests indoors and 100 outdoors, alongside a full bar, expanded prep space, and new restrooms for the Northbrook area.
The remaining $ 9.5 million will support essential maintenance and snowmaking improvements, including $ 2 million dedicated to new snowcats and $ 2 million to upgrade major snowmaking pipelines. These pipelines will service the resort’ s 1,024 new HKD low-energy snow guns, installed as part of an ongoing environmental and operational initiative to increase efficiency and reduce energy use.
Meanwhile, Great Gulf, a Toronto-based developer that acquired 1,095 acres of land at the base of Killington in 2023, continues to refine its vision for Six Peaks Village— a new ski-in / ski-out community that will bring residences,
shops, dining, and year-round recreation to the heart of the resort. Designed by Safdie Architects, the master plan envisions a pedestrian-friendly alpine village framed by mountain vistas and trails. The project’ s first phase will include approximately 720 residential units— a mix of condominiums, duplexes, and single-family homes— alongside a new base lodge and 110,000 square feet of retail and dining space. Over time, the development may grow to include as many as 2,300 residential units, representing a potential $ 3 billion total investment and creating thousands of jobs in both construction and hospitality.
Local infrastructure improvements are keeping pace with this growth. The Town of Killington has committed nearly $ 80 million toward new roads and a municipal water system, laying the foundation for sustainable expansion. Plans
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