Killington

Saturday, April 19 at 11 a.m.—KILLINGTON–Killington Resort is sending off the season in style with its annual Dazed and Defrosted spring celebration. Known for its lively atmosphere, free live music, and nod to the season’s most dedicated skiers and riders, the event will take place slope side of the K-1 Lodge and is open to…

By Karen D. Lorentz One of the things that made Killington unique was the input and work of women from the get-go.  The 1950s were the era when ski area development and management were the province of men. Few wives of founders participated in decision-making, let alone were incorporators, directors, and officers of the parent…

By Polly Mikula On Tuesday night, April 1, Killington residents got their first look at architectural concepts for redesigning the town pool and recreation facilities on River Road. The pool is currently leaking water and the pool/pool house are eight years past their “useful life,” according to Steve Nisimblat, who’s been on the recreation commission…

Staff report Killington’s annual Bear Mountain Mogul Challenge was Saturday, April 5. Amateur bumpers took to the slopes of Outer Limits in challenging weather conditions to battle for a place in the finals. The top 32 men and 16 women earned a change to compete in a head-to-head competition for the Mogul Challenge cup. The top…

By Karen D. Lorentz Last week, I wrote that State Forester Perry Merrill initially envisioned developing Killington Mountain for skiing to benefit the state. However, it wasn’t until he met the young Preston Smith that he found a passionate skier who would share his enthusiasm for a mountain few were aware existed. Although he checked…

The Vermont Department of Mental Health (DMH) will host its annual conference at the Killington Grand Resort Hotel on Wednesday, April 9. The event will feature workshops, presentations, and opportunities for mental health clinicians to earn continuing education credits. Attendees will hear from keynote speakers AnneMoss Rogers, an expert in suicide prevention, and Keith Whyte,…

By Katy Savage If you see someone in a bright green jacket at Killington Resort, you’re likely looking at one of the resort’s ambassadors. This dedicated volunteer group is there to solve problems, reunite lost children with their parents, help people who are injured, and answer questions.  They are a group of about 200 people,…

A surrendering laugh erupted. You know, the kind where you try so hard to make something happen, but you just have to give up and laugh at the silliness of it all—The old lipstick on a pig or making lemonade from lemons. Fake it until you make it. These are all classic terms for when…

Saturday, April 5 at 7 a.m. — KILLINGTON — Killington Resort’s Bear Mountain Mogul Challenge returns for a full day of high-energy mogul competition and vibrant springtime celebration. One of the resort’s most anticipated annual events, the Mogul Challenge will once again bring together amateur skiers, live music, and a festive tailgate atmosphere at Bear…

By Karen D. Lorentz Vermont State Forester Perry Merrill was the first person to see the potential of developing a ski area on Killington Mountain and what it could mean for recreation and the state’s economy. Pres Smith was the second. Smith’s uncle, Preston Leete, who had become an avid skier while at Dartmouth College…

By Polly Mikula The days of Killington’s Superstar quad are limited. On Sunday, April 13, the resort will hold a final farewell party and removal will begin thereafter. The resort plans to replace the lift with a six-pack high-speed lift, which is scheduled to open in early December.  Killington will celebrate the lift’s 38 years…

The town of Killington Recreation Dept. had previously determined that the town needed to update the outdated recreation master plan. The previous plan was prepared almost 20 years ago, back in 2009. Since then, the town’s population has grown placing additional demands on the town’s recreation facilities. The current recreation facilities are in need of…

Thursday, April 3 at 6 p.m.—KILLINGTON—The Greater Killington Women’s Club will host its 5th annual wine dinner fundraiser at The Foundry, featuring a four-course Mediterranean-themed meal paired with select wines. The event begins with registration at 6 p.m., followed by dinner at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $125 per person, including tax and tip, and all…

Saturday, March 29 at 9 a.m—KILLINGTON— Killington resort hosts Boarding for Breast Cancer’s (B4BC) Love Your Peaks fundraising event, supporting breast cancer awareness, prevention, and survivor programs. Participants are invited to register, fundraise, and dedicate a day on the slopes to promote a healthy, active lifestyle as the best means for breast cancer prevention. Activities…

By Karen D. Lorentz Having observed the development of skiing in Sweden, Vermont State Forester Perry Merrill envisioned similar recreational and economic possibilities for skiing in Vermont.  During 37 years on the job, he oversaw the purchase of 170,000 acres of forestland in 27 state forests and 32 state parks. He negotiated many long-term leases…