Killington, Vermont, isn't nicknamed "The Beast of the East" for nothing.View of ski slopes at Killington Ski Resort. Killington Ski ResortThe biggest ski resort in the Northeast, with powdery terrain that appeals to beginners, experts, and everything in between. The king of snowmaking in New England, thanks to huge improvements in recent years. An epic après-ski scene. The main access road is lined with lively restaurants, bars, and nightclu…