2025-26 Season Kickoff: Killington/Okemo
Schedule
Thu, 11 Dec, 2025 at 06:00 pm to Sun, 14 Dec, 2025 at 08:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
The Cascades Lodge at Killington | Killington, VT
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Most people RSVP on Meetup Here:https://www.meetup.com/xplorenmorephilly/events/309006277/
$300 per person for three nights including Saturday dinner
$220 per person for two nights including Saturday dinner
DETAILS:
You all voted to keep this trip to the second weekend in December, and we listened! This trip usually marks the official start of the Xplore N More (XNM) ski season.. The best group for people in their 20s, 30s and 40s! If you are contemplating going on trips with members this winter, the goal of this early season weekend is to give people a chance to get to know each other ahead of time in a relaxed atmosphere, on a short weekend.
We are are heading to the town of Killington, Vermont. Since there are often people with Ikon, Epic and Indy Passes within the group, people often ski at both Killington and Okemo, or both. The drive to Okemo is only about 30 minutes from Cascades Lodge and people often carpool.
LODGING: Cascades Lodge at Killington
Like the last few years, we have the entire hotel to ourselves! We are only putting two people per room so that no one needs to share a bed, unless a king is requested (first come first serve). We will pair you up if you are signing up individually as most people do. Please answer if you are open to a triple room since a few rooms have extra beds (some money would be refunded if 3 in a room after the trip). This can help get more people on the trip as we have always filled the hotel. This price includes Saturday group pizza/salad dinner. If you are looking for a single room, or to put three or four in a room, reach out for pricing.
$220 per person for two nights
$300 per person for three nights (including Thursday)
Saturday Pizza / Salad Dinner included in lodging cost
Free shuttles from hotel to ski resort
Free shuttle to Pickle Barrel Night Club on Saturday
Snack Breakfast included at Cascades included (juice, coffee, granola bars)
DINNERS:
Friday Night**... Order Takeout and eat together at Cascades**
Saturday Dinner INCLUDED in lodging cost.... Pizza & Salad Dinner at Cascades on Saturday night for our group
LIFT TICKETS:
If you are interested in purchasing an Ikon Pass or Epic Pass, reach out to John to see what special XNM group deals are available. Killington is on the Ikon Base Pass with 5 days included. Okemo is unlimited on the Epic Local Pass and 2 or 3 day Epic Passes may also be used. Most of our trips will be on Ikon for this upcoming season.
For those who do not wish to purchase a pass, we will have discounted group lift tickets:
Killington Group Discounted Lift Ticket Prices
$79 one day lift ticket (tax included)-MUST INDICATE DAYS
$152 two day lift ticket (tax included)-MUST INDICATE DAYS
$220 three day lift ticket (tax included)
Okemo
Only suggested for Epic Passholders.
PAYMENTS (include note on what exactly you are paying for, include payment for lodging for 2 or 3 nights, and for lift tickets):
Venmo: @harperjohn
(do NOT "turn on for purchase" or you will need to pay more)
Paypal: ‘Send to Friend’ at [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])
Zelle: 215-499-8565
By signing up for any XNM overnight events, you agree to these rules:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_Ru11Patcv5zVsx4_1dW-YXVzvbWAhvfKh2SWqHcbco/edit?usp=sharing
Google Sheet for Trip:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1HIMOmVpYktBciGfGCvUHtwgOm1_pY3McPeblyKDxpvQ/edit?usp=sharing
Facebook Messenger Chats are created... Message John to be added.
Cancellation: Cancel for any reason until October 30th, and then a replacement needs to be found.
NEW YEARS TRIP IS POSTED: Space for Tremblant New Years Trip is Limited... Must sign up before September 1st or we will reduce our room block.
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Where is it happening?
The Cascades Lodge at Killington, 58 Old Mill Rd,Killington, Vermont, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
