Pico Mountain Details and Photos

Killington, VT (Directions)
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Last Updated: 5/24/2012 7:25 PM

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Overview

  • 10 Beginner
  • 24 Intermediate
  • 14 Advanced
  • 2 Expert
Pico is one of Vermont's largest mountains. How big? It has more vertical drop than 80% of the downhill ski areas in New England. Those 1,967 feet are spread over 50 trails and 214 skiable acres, with lots of choices for all abilities.

One of Pico's most enjoyable attributes is that it is undeniably a big mountain, but with a small... ski area's personal touch. There are mogul trails, glades and groomed steeps, but all the trails lead back to the same base area.

The Pike, Pico's longest trail, begins at the summit and terminates right outside the base lodge. From the summit, skiers and riders can try 49er or the winding and narrow black diamonds Summit Glades, Upper KA, and Sunset 71. If you’re up to it, take a shot at the mountain's steepest, most difficult trail, Giant Killer – it’s called that for a reason. Pico also has two tree skiing areas - Birch Woods and Doozie.

First-time skiers and snowboarders can board an easy-to-use chairlift, new rope tow and two gentle learning trails at the Bonanza area. Cruisers can enjoy run after run on the groomed green circle and blue square trails off the Golden Express Quad. Powder hounds will delight in fresh tracks days after a snowstorm if they can find their way into the Birch or Summit Glades.

Pico Mountain offers the friendly intimacy of classic Vermont skiing with uncrowded slopes, long runs and diverse terrain, plus a central base village and lodge complete with a roaring fire in a stone fireplace. However, Pico offers big-time skiing and snowboarding with a 1,967-foot vertical and 50 trails, seven lifts (including two high-speed quads), timed racing arenas, a terrain park and 75% snowmaking coverage.
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Operations

Status

Closed

Lifts Open/Total

0 of 7

Weekday Hours

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Trails Open/Total

0 of 50

Weekend Hours

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Stats & Conditions

Base Elevation

2,000 ft

24-hr Snowfall

0"

Vertical Drop

1,967 ft

Avg Base Depth

0"

Peak Elevation

3,967 ft

Photos

Pico Mountain Logo
Pico Mountain Logo
Pico Mountain Trail Map
Pico Mountain Trail Map

Reviews & Tips (3)

The company that owns Pico has decided not to expend funds to cover the mountain in snow. They blew snow earlier in the year but, unlike other area mountains, have stopped the guns. Only a few backbone runs are open, and everyone was on those runs.Skied off after 11AM. I won't be back. Sad, because I hear it is a great local mountain when open close to 100%. Apparently the owners want to get folks over to Killington. Their tactic will work.
written Feb 17 2012 - 03:51 AM
 
Moe Bracken Advanced Skier
The mountain isn't terribly worth it unless all or nearly all trails are open. It's too small and dealing with 3 icy runs just isn't that great. Then again, the skiing has been nothing but lousy this entire winter. If the mountain is largely open and not icy, it is a good deal. There are many varied, interesting runs to you keep you busy for a day. I'll be back when the snow cover is actually decent, which may not happen this winter.
written Feb 06 2012 - 02:31 PM
 
Alex G. Intermediate Skier
Even if there aren't any deals to be found for Pico here on Liftopia, this mountain is a haven for locals. Throughout the whole season, all non-holiday Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays are "Vermont/New Hampshire Days" at Pico. Present a VT or NH drivers license or voter registration and get a $29 ticket. Best deal in the state, as far as I'm concerned. If only other mountains in VT would follow their lead. Pico's terrain is varied and excellent, and while not my absolute favorite ski area, it's entirely worth hitting up a few times a year.
written Nov 29 2010 - 10:00 AM
 
mintyfresh Advanced Skier

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