15 skiers and riders honored for perfect record this season Killington Resort celebrated the 10-year anniversary of the 100 Day Club on Feb. 12, on its 100th day of the season. The 100 Day Club is a badge of honor […]
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Park Affair at Killington brings lady snowboarders together
By Brooke Geery Burlington-based besties Mercedes Ortega and Hailey Ranconi brought their female-focused camp event, Park Affair, to Killington Resort on Saturday, Feb. 12. The goal of the event is to bring together anyone who identifies as a she/her in […]
Vermont Adaptive receives marketing grant
Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports was among 22 organizations that received grants from the Vermont Department of Tourism and Marketing (VDTM) through its tourism and economic recovery marketing grant program. Vermont Adaptive received funding to produce video and photography content […]
Killington introduces ‘motivosity,’ celebrates staff with Beast Week
By Karen D. Lorentz When you look up into the heavens on a clear winter night, the twinkling of thousands of stars light up the sky in a way that can be described as awesome and magical. Appreciation for those […]
Killington hosts elite racers leading up to Olympics
Skiing competition has returned to Killington for the 2021-22 ski season. Last week Killington Resort hosted the Eastern Cup Slalom on Highline. The races took place over four days: about 80 women raced on Saturday and Sunday; and about 100 […]
Killington’s Mini Shred Madness spotlights the future of action sports
By Brooke Geery Mini Shred Madness took over Red’s Backyard at Killington Resort on Sunday, Jan. 9. The sickness was real, in the best way possible, as groms ages 4-13 got the chance to session the hike park with a […]
Killington Resort announces new lift operations manager
The Beast promotes from within, moving Kayla Sarajian into management Killington Resort announced Jan. 4 the advancement of Kayla Sarajian as the first female lift operations manager at the resort. “Kayla has a strong focus on customer service, staff well-being […]
Norm Lash named Ambassador of the Year
By Karen D. Lorentz Killington Ambassadors are dedicated volunteers who enjoy skiing or snowboarding so much that they commit to 21 days of wearing the green jacket, ready to help guests have fun. Ambassador Program Manager Pete Duffy noted, “They […]
Ambassadors sport new uniforms
Editor’s note: Karen D. Lorentz is an ambassador herself at Killington Resort. This is her first year with the program. Regular visitors to Killington may spy something new on the green-jacketed Killington Ambassadors this year. The new Mammut uniforms […]
Skiing is a way of life for Karl Thomas Acker
By Karen D. Lorentz When you talk with skier Karl Thomas Acker, he readily admits that he got the ski bug from his Pico experiences. Lots of people can lay claim to that, but Acker’s experiences were truly unique. And […]