On March 27, 2015

Killington’s Nor’Beaster is in full swing

By Robin Alberti

Also held March 15, the Vermont Specialty Food Days took over Bear Mountain, drawing a large crowd.

KILLINGTON — Spring at Killington means soft snow, abundant sunshine, live music and surprising events both on and off the snow. The Nor’Beaster spring celebration kicked off this past weekend, March 14 and 15 with the Slash and Berm banked slalom race through the Stash park, and continues his week. Get full details at killington.com.

Nor’Beaster 2015 schedule

March 28: The Hibernation Park Jam

Send Bear Mountain out in style with this last rail jam of the season.

April 4: Pond Skimming

The wacky rite of spring, held at the base of Superstar Trail.

April 5: Easter Sunrise Service and Egg Hunt

Take the gondola to the peak for a sunrise service, then kids search for treats left behind by the bunny.

April 11: Bear Mountain Mogul Challenge

The highly anticipated competition on Outer Limits brings the party to the snow, and the parking lot, at Bear Mountain.

April 18: Dazed and Defrosted

Warm days, soft bumps, live music and the Season Pass Holder BBQ at Roaring Brook Umbrella Bars at K-1 Base Area. The latest addition to Nor’Beaster featuring a full day of live music!

May 1: May Day Slalom

Test your skills on a downhill slalom course to celebrate spring, on Superstar Trail.

May 2: Killington Triathlon

Ski, bike, run — Killington resort-wide triathlon starting at Roaring Brook Umbrella Bars.

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