Pico Mountain is the under-utilized “other” area of Killington resort, but for backcountry users it’s a popular starting point for ski tours and inbounds fitness laps. Pico offers two designated routes for all-day uphill: a straightforward skin up the center of the resort, plus this remote-feeling trail through the woods. The Glade route begins on blue groomers Lower Pike and C-Slope, but then takes Summit Glade the rest of the way up Pico. Natural snow and uneven terrain makes the climb a lot tougher, but you might appreciate the solitude and variety here compared to the resort’s central runs.