About Base Camp Killington
Base Camp Killington is a full-service bike and backcountry ski shop on Route 4 in Killington, Vermont, positioned as the area's specialist for self-propelled mountain adventure. While Killington is best known for its massive downhill ski resort, Base Camp caters to the growing community of riders and skiers who prefer to earn their turns and explore beyond the resort boundaries. The shop sits at the gateway to some of Vermont's best singletrack and backcountry touring terrain, making it the natural first stop for visitors arriving in the valley.
The mountain bike rental fleet features high-end trail bikes, enduro rigs, and e-MTBs from brands like Santa Cruz, Pivot, Rocky Mountain, and Norco — properly set up for the rocky, rooty New England terrain that can punish lesser equipment. Summer also brings gravel bike rentals for those who want to explore Killington's network of dirt roads and fire trails. In winter, the focus shifts to backcountry ski gear: touring skis, splitboards, skins, and avalanche safety equipment are available for rent, supporting the local skin-track community that tours the glades and ridgelines surrounding the resort. The shop also sells camping equipment, climbing gear, and outdoor apparel for self-supported backcountry missions.
What makes Base Camp stand out is the staff's deep knowledge of the local terrain. They can point you to the best trails for your ability, advise on current conditions, and help you plan multi-day bike-packing or ski-touring routes in the Green Mountains. It is the kind of shop where you walk in as a customer and walk out feeling like you have a local friend showing you around. For Killington visitors who want to go beyond the groomed slopes and lift-served bike park, Base Camp is the outfitter that opens up the backcountry.
