Killington Resort suffers major damage in Vermont flooding

Extensive flooding by Tropical Storm Irene has caused widespread damage in Vermont and not even the state's historic ski resort was spared.

Killington Resort, which opened in 1958, suffered a base lodge collapse and other damage, but announced on its Facebook page that it "plans to open on schedule for the 2011-12 winter season."

Power and phone service were down Monday but the resort shared this information on the same Facebook post:

"Crews are out assessing damages around the resort including structural deterioration to base lodges, lifts and roads as well as power outages.

"Following an initial overview of the storm's aftermath, the K-1 Lodge Superstar Pub's structural integrity was compromised by the volume of water running off of Roaring Brook, dislodging the building from its foundation. Killington Resort's lift towers and structures, lodging properties and golf course have sustained minimal damage.

"Summer operations of the K-1 Lodge, hiking and golf course will reopen after crews assess the damages. Mountain biking will tentatively resume after assessment of the trail network is complete. Pico Mountain summer operations are now closed for the season."