Experienced Hiker’s Death Linked to Vermont Floods: 3rd Fatality Attributed to Catastrophic July Storms The Vermont State Police investigating the death of an experienced hiker on the Appalachian Trail suspect that the severe floods sweeping Vermont may have claimed another life. If verified, the demise of 67-year-old Robert Kerker will mark the third death officials have linked to the destructive storms that have been inundating the state since July 9th. Related: Historic Flooding in […] SnowBrains | July 30, 2023 4 Comments
67-Year-Old Appalachian Trail Hiker Missing For 3-Weeks Was Last Seen in Killington, VT The Vermont State Police is looking for a missing 67-year-old man who was last seen on July 9, 2023, at the Inn at Long Trail in Killington. Robert Kerker was reported overdue by his family to the National Park Service on July 24, 2023. Related: Historic Flooding in Vermont Damages Ski Areas and Towns, More Rain in the Forecast The […] SnowBrains | July 28, 2023 0 Comments
Catastrophic Rain Event Causes Major Damage Across Vermont “It’s Irene all over again.” NOAA reports that Northern Vermont has gotten just under 7 inches of rain over just a few days. Bridges, roads, vehicles, and houses have been washed out as rivers have been overflowing. The state is practically fractured in two as most east-west links through the spine of the Green Mountains are closed. View this post […] Spencer McLaughlin | July 12, 2023 0 Comments
Killington Resort, VT, Closed for 2-Days Due to ‘Catastrophic Flooding’ and Mudslides Killington Resort, VT, will be closed today and tomorrow after flash flooding and a mudslide caused road closures and extensive damage. The primary east-west thoroughfare, Route 4, up to Bear Mountain, is washed out and closed in spots. Related: [VIDEO] How Killington Resort, VT, Delivered the Best June Skiing in the East The mudslide, reaching approximately 15 feet in height, […] SnowBrains | July 10, 2023 0 Comments
[VIDEO] How Killington Resort, VT, Delivered the Best June Skiing in the East Most people don’t associate skiing and snowboarding with the month of June, but at Killington Resort, it’s always the goal. That being said, it’s no easy feat. Ask anyone who showed up on June 4, 2022, and they’re sure to tell you it was an incredible experience, complete with smiles and tie-dye t-shirts. They’ll probably also mention repelling down the […] Industry News SnowBrains | June 7, 2023 0 Comments
Will Killington Resort, VT, Be the Last Mountain Standing in the East? Killington Resort, VT, is traditionally the last ski resort on the east coast each season to remain open. There have been occasions where Killington has stayed open till June, and this season had many hoping this may happen again. Despite the hopes of skiers and riders, Killington announced that their final day of the season would be Monday, May 29th, […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | May 28, 2023 1 Comment
Killington Resort, VT, Report: Spring Skiing at its Very Best Report from Saturday, 13th, and Sunday, 14th, May 2023 I have been trying to get to Killington Resort, VT, for the last few seasons, and I finally had the opportunity to do it this spring. It was awesome! I usually try to hit a different mountain each season, and I have to say that the people at Killington were top-notch. […] Trip Report Gregg Frantz | May 17, 2023 0 Comments
Celebrate Mother’s Day Weekend at Killington Resort, VT Mother’s Day Weekend is just a few days away, and there is only one mountain on the east coast to take all the ski moms out there on their big day. Killington Resort provides moms and the whole family with entertainment, giveaways, games, and discounted lift tickets for moms on Mother’s Day. Killington is known for being the last ski […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | May 10, 2023 0 Comments