By Kevin O’Connor/VTDigger Vermont-schooled Mikaela Shiffrin began the latest World Cup season by skiing through a snowstorm on Killington Mountain to win the only U.S. stop on the international women’s racing circuit. “I hope that everybody enjoyed watching,” the Alpine champion […]
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Vermont Adaptive surprises family with new adaptive ski
By Katy Savage Helen and Emmett Norton, who are lifelong skiers, didn’t know if they’d ever be able to take their daughter on the snow. Their daughter, Erin, has cerebral palsy and Down syndrome. She’s non-verbal and is in a […]
Multi-mountain and early bird passes offer variety, see skiing as a way of life
By Karen D. Lorentz The season-pass landscape has erupted with many options that can be perplexing to skiers and riders trying to decide which pass to take advantage of for an upcoming season. Multi-mountain passes have driven down the cost […]
Gymnastics state championships comes to Rutland
The 2021-2022 season is proving to be a first for the city of Rutland and the sport of gymnastics. On March 19 and 20, the Rutland Community Center will host almost 300 gymnasts in the Vermont Gymnastics State Championships. After […]
Mattsson finishes 11th in Giant Slalom at NCAA Championships
Woodstock Union High School and Killington Mountain School alumna Ava Mattsson skied to an 11th-place finish in the women’s giant slalom at the 2022 NCAA Championships in Park City, Utah on Thursday morning, March 10. The Bridgewater native is now […]
State champions: Woodstock girls’ hockey wins title
Staff report Woodstock’s varsity girls’ hockey team defeated Hartford’s 5-1 in the Division 2 state championship game on Monday evening, March 7. It was the program’s first championship in its history. The game was held at Gutterson Fieldhouse, a 4,035-seat […]
Sherburne Trails now groomed for fat bikers
The Sherburne Trails, located on Route 100 in Killington, which were first opened for the winter season in 2020-2021thanks to a new agreement with the Green Mountain National Forest (GMNF), will now be groomed for fat bikes. The Sherburne Trails […]
Pittsfield native readies for paralympics
By Katy Savage Growing up, Spencer Wood didn’t know he had a disability. Wood, a Pittsfield native, was diagnosed as a baby but his parents didn’t tell him until he was 10 and they didn’t let his disability get in […]
Groms impress at Mini Shred Madness
By Brooke Geery Pico played host to the second edition of 2021/22 Mini Shred Madness last Saturday, Feb. 26. Despite warm temps in the leadup melting out much of the snow, the park crew was able to put together a […]
Killington Resort’s 100 Day Club celebrates 1,000 days
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 […]