Killington Resort may have been packed this weekend with the Brewfest but just a few weeks ago it was a ghost town, put out of commission by damage done after Tropical Storm Irene.
But in an interesting way, the resort is bouncing back with a new feature this winter - an umbrella bar.
The Superstar Pub was knocked from its foundation by the flooded Roaring Brook and partially collapsed after Irene. The adjoining K-1 Lodge was built on a separate foundation and there was minimal damage to the K-1 Café, Mahogany Ridge Pub, Mountain Bike Shop, Rental Shop and bathrooms, according to the resort.
But to replace the bar that was lost, the resort is building a deck in place of the pub this month. The new structure will include two heated Umbrella Bars with seating for 100 people plus and 200 additional seats on the deck. The Roaring Brook Umbrella Bar will serve up beverages, light fare and some music. In addition, this fully equipped bar area and deck is designed to withstand all weather conditions and will be open year-round providing guests with optimal views of Killington Peak, Skye Peak and the Superstar Trail.
“Our crews have successfully dismantled and removed the Superstar Pub and restored Roaring Brook to its original stream bed,” continued Killington President Chris Nyberg. “We will begin to build the deck beside Roaring Brook in the next couple of weeks and we anticipate opening the Roaring Brook Umbrella Bar by the end of November.”
Killington Resort is expected to be one of the first resorts in the east to open for the 2011-12 season.
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