Meet Zrinka Ljutiฤ, the Rising Star in Slalom Skiing from CroatiaโAn Exclusive Interview with the Semmering World Cup Winner Last weekend, Zrinka Ljutiฤ won her first World Cup race, the Slalom in Semmering, Austria. Ljutiฤ won in dominant fashion, besting Lena Dรผrr of Germany by 1.75 seconds. Ljutiฤ posted the fastest times for both runs of the race and her victory was the first by a Croatian woman since the legendary Janica Kostelic last won 18 years ago in […] Industry News David Michael | December 30, 2024 0 Comments
Inside the World Cup: The White Circus Visits Killington, VT Close to 2 p.m. on a dark, cold, late November afternoon, Mikaela Shiffrin waited in the Start House to take her second run in Killingtonโs annual International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) World Cup Giant Slalom race. Close to 21,000 people stood, peering up at the hill, stomping the bleachers, clapping, ringing cowbells, and cheering. They had been making noise […] David Michael | December 9, 2024 0 Comments
Killington, VT, Report: Opening DayโBlue Skies and Good Times Report from Thursday, November 14, 2024 Newly independent Killington Resort, Vermont, opened today for the 2024-25 season. The skis were blue, the temperatures were mid-20s, and the crowd was excited. The K-1 Gondola took skiers to the summit, where they would ski off the Northridge Chair. This early season sequence is a rite of passage for many Eastern skiers, and […] Conditions Report David Michael | November 14, 2024 0 Comments
Unveiling the New Ownersโ Plans for Killington & Pico, VT: Here To Stay, Primed To Grow Facing a standing-room-only crowd of over 700 on October 9, Mike Solimano, President and CEO of Killington and Pico Ski Resorts presented the annual season update to an attentive crowd of locals and second homeowners. A month earlier, the stunning news that Killington and Pico had been sold to a group of local private investors had broken and anticipation for […] Industry News David Michael | November 10, 2024 0 Comments
New Season, New Costs: Ski Resorts Nationwide Implement Paid Parking Policies As the air cools and the first snow arrives, signaling the impending start of the 2024-25 season, skiers and riders dream of the great days ahead. Before getting those first tracks, everyone will find more paid parking options. Despite the regional location, more mountains charge for parking, and some require reservations. This is happening as ski resorts look to control […] Industry News David Michael | October 8, 2024 1 Comment
Pico Mountain, VT, Rental: Own the Hill for A Day Pico Mountain, located in Mendon, Vermont, is a family-friendly resort with varied terrain including classic eastern-style trails and glades. It is proud of its reputation as a big mountain with small mountain charm. Picoโs central base area features a lodge with stone fireplaces. With all trails converging into one area, itโs easy to stay connected with friends and family throughout […] Industry News David Michael | August 29, 2024 1 Comment
How Much Does it Cost to Outfit a World Cup Skier? World Cup ski racing equipment is highly specialized and expensive. The International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) sets limits and specifications for the types of equipment racers can use. Outfitting a ski racer is more complex than it appears. When a racer kicks out of the start house, the retail cost of their gear for that one race can easily […] Brains David Michael | August 21, 2024 0 Comments
Kรคstle Celebrates 100 Years of Ski Manufacturing in Austria The ski industry can be fickle, but a few companies have been able to persist and prosper, one of which is Kรคstle, which is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. This makes Kรคstle one of the oldest ski manufacturers still in existenceโonly two are older: Rossignol (117 years) and Vรถlkl (110 years). Fischer shares a birth year with Kรคstle. Other […] Industry News David Michael | August 8, 2024 0 Comments
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