Top 5 Ski Towns That Love to Drink With the world having countless amazing ski towns (not to mention Germany is in its own league), we have kept this list limited to the United States. And since opinions are like, well you know, opinions, this list is in no particular order. Killington, Vermont Starting us off strong is Killington, Vermont. Lovingly and appropriately known as “the beast,” Killington […] Industry News Ayden Arca | December 14, 2024 1 Comment
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) and 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 […] David Michael | December 9, 2024 0 Comments
Swiss-Swedish Sandwich Podium at Killington, VT, While Paula Moltzan Dislocates Shoulder During Slalom Race With local favorite Mikaela Shiffrin out of the race due to her injuries incurred during the Giant Slalom the prior day, the victory at Killington, Vermont, was up for grabs. Ultimately, it was a double-whammy for Switzerland, with Camille Rast winning the Slalom race on Sunday, December 1, and her teammate Wendy Holdener placing second. Equal second place at Killington […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | December 2, 2024 0 Comments
Mikaela Shiffrin Taken Away in Sled as Swedenโs Sara Hector Claims Victory in World Cup Giant Slalom at Killington, VT The atmosphere at Killington Resort, Vermont, was pumping on Saturday, November 30, as an audience of roughly 17,000 spectators had turned out for the womenโs Giant Slalom. It had looked like a fairy tale: Mikaela Shiffrin was leading after Run 1 in Killington, 0.32 seconds ahead of Swedenโs Sara Hector. A nationโs eye was trained on the greatest Alpine skier […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | November 30, 2024 0 Comments
Killington Resort, VT, Receives Positive Snow Control for FIS Alpine World Cup Vermontโs Killington Resort, the largest ski and snowboard resort in Eastern North America, has received a positive snow control announcement from the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS).ย Snow control for FIS races is an inspection of the conditions on a World Cup race course prior to a race to ensure the course is prepared according to FIS standards and is […] Industry News Press Release | November 21, 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
Killington Resort, VT, to Open Thursday, November 14 Day one is reserved exclusively for Killington, Beast 365, and Ikon Pass holdersย KILLINGTON, VT (November 13, 2023) โ Vermontโs Killington Resort, the largest ski and snowboard destination in Eastern North America, will kick off the 2024-25 winter season at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 14, 2024. This marks the first season as an independent resort and skiers and riders […] Industry News Press Release | November 13, 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