A combination of snowmaking and strong early-season snowfall allowed both Stowe and Okemo Mountain Resort to open earlier than in most prior years— Friday, Nov.16. Stowe offered top-to-bottom skiing and riding with over 2,000 vertical feet of continuous terrain off of the Four Runner Quad chairlift on Mount Mansfield—Vermont’s highest peak. Open trails on Mount…

International Ski Federation gives green light to Killington Cup Race Killington  received a positive snow control announcement on Thursday, Nov. 15 from FIS (International Ski Federation), the governing body of the Audi FIS Ski World Cup. According to FIS: “This is to inform you that the Ladies' Audi FIS Ski World Cup races in Killington…

By Katy Savage Kristen Anderson drove four hours from Connecticut to Killington to ski every weekend of the winter. “I dreaded going back on Sundays,” she said. “I could feel myself getting anxious – and I’m not an anxious person.” After experiencing Killington’s hospitality by visiting the restaurants and services for 10 years, Anderson decided…

By Katy Savage After walking 500 miles from France to Spain, Cheryl Hooker will have a seat in the Vermont Senate. Hooker won one of three spots for Rutland County Senator in the Nov. 6 election. “I was thrilled,” she said. “I was kind of surprised.” Hooker, 71, did as much campaigning as she could,…

The 3 inches of overnight snowfall at Killington on Tuesday, Nov. 13  was a welcome sight to those setting up the World Cup venue at Killington. “It’s tremendous news. Everything is going to look beautiful on television,” said World Cup Chief of Press Tom Horrocks. The bleachers, where a crowd of about 16,000 will cheer…

By Katy Savage Brown Golf Regional Manager Justin Stezin reported a loss at Green Mountain National this year. Revenue at the golf course totaled $943,285 through October, which is down from last year’s gross revenue of $1,009,907. Stezin attributed part of the loss to the rounds of golf in October, which dropped by about half.…

Created out of a desire to highlight locally made food products and their makers, the Yankee Editors’ Choice Food Awards celebrate both the quality and variety of offerings of today’s New England food scene. Structured as awards of excellence rather than an either/or competition, the magazine celebrates both established and up-and-coming brands. The ten honorees…

By Karen D. Lorentz Bonnie MacPherson, newly appointed Northeastern communications manager for Okemo Mountain Resort and Mount Sunapee and before that the public relations director for Okemo for 13 years, was honored Nov. 9 with a BEWI Award at the 33rd annual BEWI Luncheon and Awards Ceremony. The gala event, which coincides with the four-day…

By Katy Savage The Zoning Board of Adjustment voted unanimously Nov. 7 to deny a zoning appeal filed by Vincent Connolly of Killington Properties. The appeal was  in response to Zoning Administrator Dick Horner’s notice that his vacation home violates the sleeping capacity ordinance. Connolly advertises that his three-bedroom home can sleep 28 people on…

In this week's Mountain Times, we show how Killington Resort is preparing for the World Cup in the snow. We have local election results from Nov. 6. We have an update about Green Mountain National's golf season. We feature a local hotel owner, a PR guru at Okemo Mountain, and we look at Killington  Zoning Board's decision…

Saturday, Nov. 17, 5:45 p.m.—WHITE RIVER JUNCTION—Upper Valley Curling will hold a Learn to Curl clinic at the Barwood Arena in White River Junction on Saturday, Nov. 17 from 5:45-8 p.m. Experienced curlers will teach the basic elements of curling and students will get to practice on the ice. The clinic costs $25 per person and…

Saturday, Nov. 17, 9 a.m.—KILLINGTON—It’s tradition at its finest: Killington’s Loaded Turkey Rail Jam is back to kick off another great season of park competitions on Saturday, Nov. 17, in Reason Terrain Park. The Beast is serving up Thanksgiving dinner on the podium with a frozen turkey going out to first place winner and all the…

Wednesday, Nov. 14, 5:30 p.m.—RUTLAND—For those who are facing end of life decisions, there are choices available to them: choices like palliative care and hospice. These options have lower costs and offer a higher quality of life in the final days. Some even see their lives prolonged. The powerful documentary, “The Last Chapter,” will be shown on…

RUTLAND—The Chaffee Art Center is excited to announce the return of its annual gingerbread contest. This year’s theme is Silver Bells. Interested bakers, schools, organizations, businesses, families, individuals and young people are invited to submit their imaginative gingerbread creations. Entrants do not have to pre-register, but those who do by Nov. 15 will be eligible for a holiday…

Sunday, Nov. 18, 5:30 p.m.—RUTLAND—Five Rutland churches and the Rutland Jewish Center will join in the annual Interfaith Thanksgiving celebration with a new twist that includes a huge vegetarian potluck dinner and a community sing on Sunday, Nov. 18, 5:30-8 p.m. The food and music will be a departure from past years, turning this year’s Thanksgiving…