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Killington voters approve water line bond, work begins in April on Contract 4

March 12, 2025
By Polly Mikula At Town Meeting Day Killington voters overwhelmingly approved Article 4, a bond not to exceed $11.2 million for the final portion of the new municipal water system — Contract 5, 6A, and 7. The vote was 225 yes to 106 no. The next day, Wednesday, March 5, the town signed a contract…

The swamp of sadness

March 12, 2025
The sign went up this week: a beautiful diamond sign, construction orange with a reflective black border. In many ways, the sign brings uncertainty, a harbinger of what will come over the next few weeks and months. We don’t really know how big the monster it warns of will be—or how long it will be…

The Bunnies are coming! The Bunnies are coming!

March 12, 2025
By Pearl Bellomo  Carve Bunnies, a nonprofit organization dedicated to connecting women through action sports and the outdoors, is hosting its third annual ski trip at Killington and Okemo on March 14-16, drawing in over a hundred women from around the U.S. and Canada.  This three-day event provides free time and planned activities to hit…

Of mountain coincidences and generations bonding in recreational skiing 

March 5, 2025
By Karen D. Lorentz As a grandparent who is part of a four-generation skiing bond, I always enjoy hearing from other families who have enjoyed recreational skiing, especially when the connection of loving the sport engenders stories with lots of coincidences that resonate. Or make me see how small the world really is! My dad…

Killington Pico Rotary Club hosts international exchange students for a weekend of winter fun

March 5, 2025
The Killington Pico Rotary Club recently welcomed international Rotary exchange students for a weekend of winter activities, cultural exchange, and community engagement. Each February, the club hosts students spending the academic year in Vermont and New Hampshire as part of the Rotary Youth Exchange program. During their stay, students and their host families attended a…

Killington election results from Town Meeting Day, March 4, 2025

March 5, 2025
Killington voters elected to add two additional Selectboard members to the board, bringing the number to five from its current 3-members. In addition, voters chose two new Selectboard members. Rick Bowan defeated incumbent Robert Hecker for a 1-year term, and Patrick Cushing defeated incumbent Christopher Karr for a 3-year term. Both Hecker and Karr could…

March is a tomboy! Spring events in Killington

March 5, 2025
With tousled hair, a mischievous smile, Mud on her shoes and a laugh in her voice. Had enough snow yet? It seems we have snow every day, but that’s not the real problem.…temperatures hovering around 0 degrees are uncomfortable. However, it’s in our best interest to stay positive, and I have the best news. Daylight…

Expanding the Killington Select Board: pros, cons

February 26, 2025
By Polly Mikula Voters in the town of Killington will be asked to consider expanding its current three-member volunteer Select Board to five at Town Meeting Day this Tuesday, March 4.  The question has been on the ballot before, and the measure failed, but there may be more appetite for it this time. Unfortunately, there…

Killington celebrates Shiffrin’s 100th win, 3 months later

February 26, 2025
Mikaela Shiffrin earned her 100th win Sunday, Feb. 23 at a Slalom in Sestriere, Italy, extending her record and solidifying her legacy as one of the greatest athletes of all time. The milestone was originally tee’d up to happen at Killington but just moments before she was able to secure the win in Giant Slalom…

Killington hosts 11th annual Slash & Berm Grom Slalom

February 26, 2025
Sunday, March 2, at 8 a.m.—KILLINGTON—Young snowboarders will have their chance to take on Killington’s creative terrain as the 11th annual Slash & Berm Grom Slalom returns to the Li'l Stash terrain park on Sunday, March 2. Hosted by Killington Resort, Darkside Snowboards, and Burton, the event brings together riders ages 13 and under for…

Olympic medalist Donna Weinbrecht will return to Killington on March 1-2 for an intermediate and advanced mogul skier camp

February 26, 2025
March 1-2—KILLINGTON—Aspiring Freestyle moguls skiers have a rare opportunity to train with one of the sport’s greatest athletes as Olympic gold medalist and world champion Donna Weinbrecht returns to Killington for her signature Mogul Camp. The camp, designed for intermediate and advanced skiers, offers two intensive days of expert coaching to help participants refine their…

Town provides progress update on Killington Forward Initiative

February 26, 2025
By Abbie Sherman, Killington public works director Construction of the Killington water system, which is visible along Route 4 and the top of Shagback Mountain, is well underway. A summary of the status of Phases 1 and 2 is below, and additional information regarding connection to the water system is available on the town of Killington…

Q&A with Killington Select Board candidate Rick Bowen

February 26, 2025
Tuesday night, Feb. 18,the  Killington Pico Area Association (KPAA) held a forum for the four candidates vying for two seats on the Killington Select Board. One seat is for a 3-year term; the other a 1-year term. Incumbent Chris Karr will face a challenge from Patrick Cushing for the 3-year seat. Karr is the owner…

Candidates for Killington Select Board answer questions

February 19, 2025
Tuesday night, Feb. 18,the  Killington Pico Area Association (KPAA) held a forum for the four candidates vying for two seats on the Killington Select Board. One seat is for a 3-year term; the other a 1-year term. Incumbent Chris Karr will face a challenge from Patrick Cushing for the 3-year seat. Karr is the owner…

Killington prepares for spring: longest season in the East and Superstar lift replacement

February 19, 2025
Audi FIS Ski World Cup to return in 2026 Killington Resort, the largest ski and snowboard resort in Eastern North America, has announced plans for the replacement of its Superstar Express Quad and outlined its spring skiing operations for 2025. The 38-year-old Superstar lift will close to the public on April 13, making way for…