Staff report Mike Solimano, president and general manager of Killington/Pico Ski Resort Partners, LLC, announced in a letter to staff earlier this week that Covid-19 vaccination would no longer be required for employment. “On behalf of Powdr, I am pleased […]
Tag: Mike Solimano
Killington raised $20K to benefit Ukraine relief efforts
Staff report Killington Resort has pledged to donate $20,000 to the Red Cross’s Ukraine relief efforts. The proceeds from the virtual silent auction held at the K-1 Base Lodge tear down party, March 20, entirely benefitted the Red Cross’s Ukraine […]
Say ‘goodbye’ to the historic Killington Base Lodge, Sunday
The old makes way for larger, modern K-1 lodge By Karen D. Lorentz From a bare bones pre-fab CCC (Civilian Conservation Corps) hut that served as a base lodge during Killington’s first year of ski operations (1958-59) and the debut […]
Killington sees highest option tax earnings ever
By Curt Peterson Killington Treasurer Lucrecia Wonsor said the town will receive $156,624 from the state as the town’s share of the rooms and meals and alcohol option tax paid during the fourth quarter of 2021, (paid Nov. 13 through […]
Killington Resort’s 100 Day Club celebrates 1,000 days
15 skiers and riders honored for perfect record this season Killington Resort celebrated the 10-year anniversary of the 100 Day Club on Feb. 12, on its 100th day of the season. The 100 Day Club is a badge of honor […]
Killington introduces ‘motivosity,’ celebrates staff with Beast Week
By Karen D. Lorentz When you look up into the heavens on a clear winter night, the twinkling of thousands of stars light up the sky in a way that can be described as awesome and magical. Appreciation for those […]
Killington town, residents champion TIF, seeking approval
By Polly Mikula The Vermont Economic Progress Council (VEPC) met with the town of Killington and its residents via Zoom Thursday, Jan. 27, for a public hearing on the town of Killington’s tax increment financing (TIF) application. The town hopes […]
Killington resort, town, KPAA reflect on past year, look ahead to ‘normal’ winter
Semi-annual community meeting focuses on future growth, return of events By Polly Mikula KILLINGTON — On Tuesday, Oct. 19, community members gathered at Killington’s Grand Hotel for the semi-annual update from the resort, town and Killington Pico Areas Association (KPAA) […]
Negativity about Killington’s new Fast Tracks offering elicits response from CEO
By Ethan Weinstein Since Killington Resort announced its new Fast Tracks program — pay $49 on top of a regular pass or ticket to skip the lift lines — social media has been noisy with frustrated skiers and riders. Threads […]
2021 HomeLight Killington Cup tickets available starting Oct. 19 at 10 a.m.
Tickets benefit the Killington World Cup Foundation KILLINGTON—Killington Resort announced that tickets for the 2021 HomeLight Killington Cup will be available for purchase starting at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 19, at killington.com. Taking place Nov. 27-28, the Audi FIS Ski […]