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Long Trail Century Ride

February 14, 2016
Long Trail Century Ride June 25, 2016 With 100, 60, and 20-mile courses that cycle through several towns, including Killington, Pittsfield, Woodstock, Ludlow, and Plymouth, there’s a course for every ability level. 

Killington Junior Golf Championship

February 14, 2016
Killington Junior Golf Championship July 3-7, 2016  The American Junior Golf Association returns to Green Mountain National Golf Course in 2016 as the top junior golfers from around the world compete in the 54-hole stroke play event.

Cooler in the Mountains Concert Series

February 14, 2016
Cooler in the Mountains Concert Series Saturdays - July 16th - September 3rd, 2016

Killington Chili Cook-Off

February 14, 2016
ANNUAL KILLINGTON CHILI COOK-OFF July 28, 2016 Sherburne Memorial Library Come join us at the Annual Killington Chili Cook-off, presented by the Mountain Times, and enjoy chili, beer, and live music.

Killington Stage Race

February 14, 2016
Killington Stage Race May 28-30, 2016 The Killington Stage Race is a series of three races structured to cover a variety of terrain and distances, and set against the cool, lush landscape of Vermont’s Green Mountains.

National Theatre of the Deaf signs production for grade schoolers

February 12, 2016
Courtesy of Chandler Music Hall

Dirty Girl Mud Run expands, comes to Killington July 9

February 12, 2016
Courtesy of Dirty Girl

Killington elementary Trailblazers take education to the slopes

February 12, 2016
Courtesy of Killington Elementary School KES students are about half way through the season of skiing as part of education. KILLINGTON — The Killington Elementary School Trailblazers’ program is about half way through its season of nine weeks skiing and riding, and the students continue learning to love this winter sport, KES reported recently in its…

AJGA set to return to Killington

February 12, 2016
Courtesy of Town of Killington AJGA winners of the 2105 championship stand with their trophies. GMNGC to host 7th Killington Junior Golf Championship July 3-7 KILLINGTON — The town of Killington announced the renewal of a two-year contract with the American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) to host the Killington Junior Golf Championship at Green Mountain…

CSJ weekly athletics roundup

February 12, 2016
Courtesy CSJ Antonio Gordon The College of St. Joseph men’s and women’s basketball teams went an impressive 8-0 combined this past week and are both looking in top form to close out the regular season. The Lady Saints went 5-0 and increased their winning streak to 20 games in a row. They are 22-1 overall…

New “healthy back class” offered in Pittsfield

February 12, 2016
PITTSFIELD — Nearly one in 10 people worldwide suffer back pain. It is the number one reason for missed worked days in the United States. Ranging from uncomfortable to debilitating, back pain often is not a one time event. While exercise helps decrease rates of back pain, beginning an exercise program while in or recovering…

Vermont Master Angler Program adds “bonus challenge” for 2016

February 12, 2016
The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department announced Friday, Jan. 8, the addition of a multi-species “bonus challenge” to its popular Master Angler Program for 2016, aimed at further testing the fishing aptitude and knowledge of Vermont anglers. “For six years now, anglers around the state have enjoyed studying and learning about fish biology, habitat, and…

A thought for the week

February 12, 2016
John “Grizz” Puchalski By John “Grizz” Puchalski, Killington Ambassador “Life may not be the party we hoped for, but while we are here we may as well enjoy the Mountain.”    

The best time ever to discover snowsports is now

February 12, 2016
 Courtesy of Karen D. Lorentz A Killington Resort instructor leads a Learn to Ride class, as participants stand atop their snowboards. Killington offers lessons for skiing and snowboarding. By Karen D. Lorentz When it comes to winter sports that exude excitement and exhilaration, alpine snow sports are without equal. In what other winter activity can…