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Overall Rating: 3.6

Rated #4 in Central Vermont

Rating Details:

Family Friendly
3.8
All Mtn. Terrain
55.5
Terrain Park
2.9
Nightlife
2.1

Recommended For:

Single/Newlyweds
22%
Beginner
43%
Families
58%
Intermediate
72%
Empty Nesters
58%
Advanced
29%

8 Total Reviews:

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Pico is great. In some aspects it's way better than Killington. It has a nicer atmosphere and is way less crowded. There is way less trudging between lifts. There is a lot of great, deserted terrain...

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5

Better than Killington in some aspects, but not others

by Ontheslopes - Oct 28, 2008

Pros: Uncrowded, very charming, lots of trail variety

Cons: Not as big as Killington, Not open for as long as Killington

Pico is great. In some aspects it's way better than Killington. It has a nicer atmosphere and is way less crowded. There is way less trudging between lifts.... Full review

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Killington's Little Brother

by Cynwyd Guy - Feb 15, 2009

Pros: Uncrowded, Great Intermediate Terrain

Cons: Small, Not much for experts, even less for beginners

From being a solo mountain sitting in Killington's shadow to almost becoming an extension of Killington, Pico has gone through an odd decade. I was actuall... Full review

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Pico (Piko)

by Robbo27 - Oct 30, 2008

Pros: It's on the same pass as Killington

Cons: It's very piccolo

I assumed that this place was pronounced Peak-O, and was a reference to the extremely small ski area. I was wrong, it's pronounced Pike-O. Who knows, mayb... Full review

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3

In the shadow of Killington

by enya2 - Jun 12, 2011

Pros: Uncrowded summit, Outpost area

Cons: Short black diamonds, grooming, snow, terrain parks

In a nutshell, Pico is an overall halfway decent mountain. But with Killington 5 minutes away, it makes Pico feel small and boring. There are few exp... Full review

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4

Great Skiing alot of fun for everyone

by shanewicken - Oct 27, 2008

Pros: Close to Killington

Cons: Close to Killington

Don't get me wrong I love Killington, but sometimes the crowds are little much. The Great thing about Pico is if you want the nightlife/busy village life th... Full review

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Pico Mountain at Killington Review

by anonymous_user - May 4, 2007

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Skied there in February. Mediocre!... Full review

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