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Hundreds of hours, volunteers
November 22, 2023
The people who make the Killington Cup happen Hundreds of resort employees, volunteers from across the region and contractors have worked tirelessly over the past few weeks in order to pull off all that's necessary to make the Killington Cup a success. Killington Resort says it has more than 300 volunteers supporting the Killington Cup.…
‘Advice for Girls’: An exciting new woman-led ski film
November 22, 2023
By Sarah Calvin Saturday, Nov. 25 at 7 p.m.— KILLINGTON — "Advice for Girls," a new ski film highlighting the stories of girls and women in the ski industry, comes to Killington Resort’s Snowshed Ballroom at 7 p.m. The screening follows a panel discussion called “Doing it All” led by women ski industry professionals…
Past podiums at the Killington Cup
November 22, 2023
By Jerry LeBlond Left: The 2022 Killington Giant Slalom podium (l-r): Marta Bassino, Lara Gut-Behrami, Sara Hector. Right: the Slalom podium (l-r): Anna Swenn Larsson, Wendy Holdener, Katharina Truppe.
Mikaela Shiffrin: the winningest Alpine skier in history returns to Killington, fans await with bells
November 22, 2023
Mikaela Shiffrin, a New Hampshire native and Burke Mountain Academy graduate, made her World Cup debut on March 11, 2011. That April, just a few weeks after her 16th birthday, she won the Slalom title at the U.S. National Championships at Winter Park, becoming the youngest U.S. ski racer to claim a national Alpine crown.…
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Kona Big Wave Stage in the festival village boasts worldclass line all Stifel Killington Cup Weekend
November 22, 2023
220 Kid Friday, Nov. 24 5 p.m. on the Knoa Big Wave Stage in the Festival Village Saturday Nov. 25 Wobbly Barn Party post-race party Kicking off the entertainment on Friday, which includes the athlete bib presentation at 5:45 p.m. and a fireworks display, will be 220 KID. Peaking at over 15 million monthly listeners…
Worldclass entertainment to take the Kona Big Wave Stage
November 22, 2023
By Polly Mikula The action begins Friday on the Kona Big Wave Stage in the Festival Village at K-1 Base Area, which opens at 3 p.m. Live music with 220 KID begins at 5 p.m. with the Athlete Bib Presentation party at 5:45 p.m. followed by fireworks. It’s quite the kickoff to the race weekend! …
U.S. Ski & Snowboard President and CEO Sophie Goldschmidt advocates for sports and women working in the ski industry
November 22, 2023
By Karen D. Lorentz In 2021 U.S. Ski & Snowboard, the Olympic and Paralympic National Governing Body of ski and snowboard sports in the USA, appointed Sophie Goldschmidt as the organization’s President and CEO, and on Oct. 18, 2021 she officially began her tenure as the second woman to hold that position. As CEO she…
Watch the races, part-take in festivities
November 22, 2023
Friday, Nov. 24 3 p.m. Festival Village opens, K-1 Base Area 5 p.m. 220 KID on the Kona Big Wave Stage, Festival Village, K-1 Base Area 5:45 p.m. Athlete Bib Presentation K-1 Base Area Dusk Fireworks, K-1 Base Area Saturday, Nov. 25 7 a.m.- 5 p.m. Festival Village opens, K-1 Base…
U.S. to host 11 World Cups this season, the most ever
November 22, 2023
FIS has scheduled 11 FIS World Cup races in the U.S. for the 2023-24 season—the most World Cups hosted in U.S. history. The U.S. World Cup circuit begins in November and goes through early March, spanning coast to coast with four Alpine events, one Cross-Country, three Freeski and Snowboard events, two Freestyle, and one Ski Jumping. …
Stifel U.S. Ski Team increases prize money at Alpine World Cups in the U.S.
November 22, 2023
U.S. Ski & Snowboard announced Monday, Nov. 20, that prize money for all domestic Audi FIS Alpine World Cups will be increased in collaboration with Stifel U.S. Alpine Ski Team title partner Stifel. This will begin with the Stifel Killington Cup this weekend, Nov. 25-26. With the additional support from Stifel, the World Cup…
Killington Cup over Thanksgiving weekend will delight 10s of thousands
November 22, 2023
It’s bigger than a race, the Stifel Killington Cup is a celebration of the history and passion for Alpine ski racing. In addition to watching the fastest female ski racers in Slalom and Giant Slalom battle for the top prize on the signature Superstar trail, the weekend is packed full of entertainment including live music, fireworks, movie…
Killington Resort to open, Friday, Nov. 3
November 1, 2023
Day one reserved exclusively for Killington, Beast 365 and Ikon Passholders Killington Resort will kick off the 2023-24 winter season at 10 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 3, 2023, becoming the first resort in Vermont to open for skiing and snowboarding. The first turns of the season on Friday will be reserved exclusively for Killington Season…
Spectating: What to expect from each race division
September 20, 2023
Spectators will be able to watch six races when the Fox U.S. Open comes to Killington this weekend. The competitions, along with a vendor village and food will be held at Ramshead. Spectating is free or for $15, people can take a chairlift to get a better view of the competitors. Open Downhill The…
Talk the talk
September 20, 2023
Lingo to help spectators understand common mountain bike terms Trail features Berm, noun, a banked corner that can be ridden faster than a flat corner. A common feature in any mountain bike park. Booter, noun, a large jump that requires a lot of commitment. Flow, adjective or noun, the way a trail is constructed,…
Spectating: Tips and tricks on how to watch the races
September 20, 2023
Spectators are invited to watch the action all weekend at Killington Resort. All festivities and events are based at the Ramshead base area of Killington Resort. All events are free to watch and hiking up the trails for better viewing is encouraged. A $15 spectator pass to ride the Ramshead Express quad uphill will…
Killington Stage Race over Memorial Day weekend is canceled
May 3, 2023
“It is with regret that we announce that the three-day 2023 Killington Stage has been canceled,” wrote Gary Kessler, race director for the Killington Stage Race in a press release April 30. “The reasons for the cancellation include a serious family medical issue and an unusually large number of unexpected challenges related to sponsorship, permitting,…
Reinbow Riding Center features fun with horses at Volunteer Clinic
May 3, 2023
Saturday, May 6—MT. HOLLY—On Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 12-noon head to Reinbow Riding Center in Belmont for the annual spring volunteer orientation and clinic. This is a chance to get up close and personal with a few of our extraordinary horses and experience the comradeship of the volunteer staff and team. It’s also…
