By Karen Lorentz KILLINGTON—Longtime Killington residents Jo and Henry Biathrow may be retired snowbirds – they go to Florida winters – but they still enjoy working. In fact, you might say they have returned to their roots. They started their […]
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New “Six Peaks Killington” announced
Preliminary steps for Phase 1 of village underway By Karen Lorentz KILLINGTON—With a December 2016 mediation process leading to the settlement of some complex issues, including an old lawsuit, the appeals to SP Land Company’s Act 250 permit for a […]
Permit issued for Killington Village
By Karen Lorentz Many doubted the day would come, but on Jan. 23, 2017, an Act 250 amended permit was issued for Phase I of the Killington Village master plan. Due to an agreement reached Dec. 19, the appeal of […]
Keeping it fresh with instructor Karen Dalury
By Karen D. Lorentz Karen Dalury was bit by the “ski bug” at an early age. Born and raised in Springfield, Mass., where she graduated from Cathedral High School in 1973, her dad had taught her to ski when she […]
Resolution reached
Killington Village is now able to move ahead with plans By Karen Lorentz It’s been a super-long haul but thanks to a mediation process, ensuing discussions, and the settlement of some complex issues, including an old lawsuit, the appeals to […]
Enhance your holiday vacation week with fun activities
By Karen Lorentz Making memorable mountain vacations entails doing lots of fun things in addition to skiing and riding. Here’s a starter list of activities sure to make your holiday extra special, provide après-ski fun, or entertain the non-skiers in […]
Snowguns anticipate Winter Solstice
By Karen Lorentz In the days before climate change, the weather was colder and it snowed more before winter’s official opening date of Dec. 21. But for many years now, early-season temperatures have vacillated wildly and snowfalls have been anything […]
Boston Ski and Snowboard Show offers Glimpse of Season’s Trends, New Products
By Karen D. Lorentz The 35th annual Boston Ski and Snowboard Expo was an extravaganza of colorful outerwear, marvelous exhibits, and exciting events like the Flippenout trampoline team sponsored by the NFL and Killington. An exciting kick-off to the snow […]
Village update appeal filed to Killington Village permit
By Karen D. Lorentz KILLINGTON—The saga of the Killington Village Master Plan permit continues with a recent notice of appeal made to the Vermont Supreme Court. It was filed by attorney Peter H. Banse, of Banse and Banse, PC, in […]
Why a village is “necessary” at Killington
By Karen D. Lorentz Editor’s note: This is Part 1 of a four-part series addressing the slow progress of village plans at Killington Resort. Part 2 will describe the progress made by Killington Ltd. as well as the obstacles that […]