Fantastic_Painter_15 t1_j63ogbn wrote on January 27, 2023 at 2:19 PM

Reply to comment by Coachtzu in Advice Post - 4WD car necessary for weekend skiing trip or nay? by 3-celled-noggin

OP said they’d be taking the bus from Rutland up to Killi.

Coachtzu t1_j63ommu wrote on January 27, 2023 at 2:20 PM

Oh, missed that. Good call.

3-celled-noggin OP t1_j63pi4u wrote on January 27, 2023 at 2:26 PM

Yeah there’s a $2 bus that’s right across the street. “the Bus” I believe.

Anyone know if Skis/gear are allowed on those?

devkim33 t1_j63vtlm wrote on January 27, 2023 at 3:11 PM

Free! Thank you COVID relief

Yes “The Bus” definitely allows skiing equipment. Sometimes it’s pretty busy in mornings, but peak times they will have two running.

advamputee t1_j6g4gwg wrote on January 30, 2023 at 2:12 AM

The bus is free to Killington. And yes, ski gear is allowed — but it can get a little packed on a few of the busses. Definitely the best way up the hill on a busy weekend, parking can be a nightmare.

Like others said, you don’t need a 4WD SUV and most rentals will be on shitty tires. I commute up the mountain in a Prius on snow tires without issue. The pass can get a little icy and the top of the access road gets a bit snowy, but the route is generally clear within a day of a heavy storm.