By Karen D. Lorentz posted May 23, 2013 Leslie Leete Smith: Killington’s first daughter and olympian Some expectant parents play music to their unborn child; Leslie Leete Smith’s parents planned a ski area. Born just three months before Killington debuted […]
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Deluge renders a veritable ‘who-dun-it’ of Irene Storm, rescue, and recovery
By Karen D. Lorentz updated Wed, Aug 28, 2013 06:43 PM Chances are you will know some of the people in the book; perhaps you are even in the book! I live on a mountain 2,230 feet above sea level […]
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Once upon a time in history: Mrs. Claus guides Santa, a winter tale for skiers
By Karen D. Lorentz posted Dec 20, 2012 It was 1926 and Santa was stuck. What new toys could he and his elves make for kids and adults in the Rutland Region? “I know,” said Mrs. Claus. They have one […]
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Once upon a time in history: The sale of Killington
By Karen D. Lorentz posted Jun 13, 2012 Editor’s note: This is part three in a four-part series that provides an historical perspective on the Killington Village and lack of its completion over a 44-year period. One of the ironies […]
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A true story for second-home owners and vacationers dreaming of Vermont
By Karen D. Lorentz posted Feb 20, 2013 Fifty-five years ago I visited Vermont on our first ski trips to the state. My dad took my two younger sisters and me on trips to Mount Snow, and once to Bromley […]
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Three-generations instruct and inspire with “You can do it” approach
By Karen D. Lorentz posted Dec 27, 2012 Photo courtesy of Okemo Mountain Resort Rob Bevier was one of the earliest instructors to embrace the new wave of snowboarding in the 1980s and 1990s. “My father wanted a boy.” That’s […]
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Friends remember Bob Evans
By Karen D. Lorentz posted Jun 26, 2013 Robert Pressley “Bob” (aka Tuna) Evans, 70, a former resident of Killington and long-time manager of the Wobbly Barn died recently in Idaho while fishing in a place he loved. Evans died […]
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In snow wear and gear choices, high tech abounds
By Karen D. Lorentz posted Apr 4, 2013 The fashions are colorful, the gear rocks, and both are more high-tech than ever – and guaranteed to make you more comfortable on the slopes. Guaranteed? No way, you think. Think again, […]
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High-tech accessories provide comfort, safety and entertainment
By Karen D. Lorentz posted Apr 10, 2013 Spring sales provide great bargains Fashionistas, gear geeks, techies, and just plain recreational skiers and riders, it’s time to shop till you drop. The sales are on and, oh my, what you […]
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Act 250 permits: Reactions and progress
By Karen D. Lorentz posted Oct 23, 2013 Editor’s note: This is the third article in a series on the new Act 250 permits issued Oct. 7 for Phase 1 of Killington Village. The previous two articles by Lorentz covered […]