KILLINGTON — A large contingent of blind and visually impaired skiers will be attending the 9th Annual United States Association of Blind Athletes Winter Festival with Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports this weekend, Feb. 6-7, at Pico Mountain and Mountain […]
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Pico telemark clinic rescheduled for Jan. 24
Sunday, Jan. 24 — MENDON — The Pico Telemark Clinic that was originally scheduled for Sunday, Jan. 10 was rescheduled until Jan. 24, this weekend at Pico Mountain in Mendon. This course is for skiers looking to tackle more challenging terrain, or […]
USABA partners with Vermont Adaptive for the ninth annual Winter Ski Festival
KILLINGTON — The United States Association of Blind Athletes (USABA), in partnership with Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports, will once again host their annual Winter Ski Festival at Pico Mountain in Killington, Feb. 5-8. The event, in its ninth year, is one of […]
Pico begins season, offers Cyber Monday deal and “food-raiser”
KILLINGTON — On Saturday, Dec. 12, 2015, Pico Mountain will open for the 2015-16 winter season with the third iteration of a special promotion to provide food for low-income Vermonters, teaming up with local nonprofit organization BROC-Community Action in Southwest […]
Volunteer profile: Amy Peacock
Amy Peacock, right, co-pilots with an athlete on a dual cycle. Amy Peacock of Mendon has been a dedicated volunteer at Vermont Adaptive for more than five years. In 1988, Amy Peacock’s passion for the outdoors led her to move […]
‘Food-raiser’ closes season at Pico
By Robin Alberti KILLINGTON — On April 3-5 discounted single-day lift tickets were offered at Pico Mountain. With the donation of three non-perishable food items a lift ticket cost just $25 for all ages. The closing weekend promotion supported BROC-Community […]
Pico closes for the season with “food-raiser” to benefit BROC
April 3-5 — MENDON — Pico Mountain ends the season with a “food-raiser” during it’s closing bonus weekend, April 3-5, when discounted single-day lift tickets will be available at the Pico Ticketing Sales Center. With a donation of three non-perishable food items, […]
Pico Mountain throws season pass holder appreciation celebration Saturday,
March 21 — MENDON — Pico Mountain loves its pass holders. So much, in fact, that its throwing a big old party and offering specials. Season pass holders are invited to the season ending party on Saturday, March 21 for “My Pico, […]
Blind and visually impaired athletes to attend eighth annual Winter Ski Festival in Killington
KILLINGTON — On Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 7-8, up to 20 blind and visually impaired athletes from East of the Mississippi will learn to ski or learn to race with Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports this weekend at the United States […]