Record-setting crowd of 30,000 fans attend both races at Killington, Shiffrin wins in storybook fashion By Polly Lynn Mikula KILLINGTON—According to U.S. Ski Team estimates, 30,000 fans came out to cheer on the fastest female alpine skiers in the world Saturday and Sunday at Killington Resort. Saturday’s Audi FIS Ski World Cup Giant Slalom event…

Since opening 10 years ago, Jax Food & Games has grown from humble beginnings to one of Killington’s premier locations for food, drinks, and live entertainment! Visit Website | Email:  | Phone: (802) 422-5334 Address: 1667 Killington Road, Killington, VT 05751

Wobbly Barn has been the centerpiece of nightlife and great dining experiences at Killington since 1963. Devotee’s believe its steaks, soup, salad and bread bar are the best in ski country. Always ranked amongst “The Best Bars” and “Favorite Restaurants” by the world’s foremost skiing and snowboard publications. “If you haven’t been to the Wobbly…

The House That Rocks Killington! For over three decades, the Pickle Barrel has set the standard for live music in the region, hosting the biggest names on the concert circuit, as well as introducing fresh, new voices that are on the verge of making it big. Ski Magazine called us a “Living Legend” and a…

Named for and inspired by Killington founder Preston L. Smith, Preston's Restaurant is the embodiment of mountain lifestyle and culinary creativity. The menu is infused with Vermont ingredients and perfect pairings, from comfort food favorites to elevated entrees. Visit Website | Email:  | Phone: (802) 422-6111 Address: 228 E Mountain Rd., Killington VT 05751

Offering a farm-fresh food and daily specials year-round, the lodge is accessible via mountain trails and the K-1 Express Gondola. Take in the best views of Vermont's fall foliage, snow covered peaks or the signature green of the Green Mountains - it's breathtaking no matter the season.   Visit Website | Email:  | Phone: (800)…

By Polly Lynn KILLINGTON — “Help us to define our community, as you see it!” the town of Killington is requesting in a survey sent out last week. The town of Killington is considering updating its current slogan, “Heart of the Green Mountains,” on its Welcome to Killington signs this summer, and it is looking…

Anne and Bill Mercier, owners, and their staff at Mountain Meadows Lodge have been hosting weddings and group events since 2006.  Dave Wright of Killington is operations manager, PV Hall, also of Killington, is the sous chef, and Lauren Davie, from Woodstock is the wedding coordinator.  MML is an ideal setting for family and friends…

KILLINGTON—Killington Elementary School is participating in the Whole School Energy Challenge and during the upcoming February break, the last week of February, the school will embark on a “hibernation vacation.” This is when we will unplug and turn off all the electronics, such as smart-boards, computers, and projectors. KES will do this because after using…

Notable wins: Welch, Milne, Scott, Pearce, McCormack, Tate, Kennedy. US Representative: Peter Welch, 220 Mark Donka, 174 (Other three candidates under 10 votes) Governor: Scott Milne, 230 Peter Shumlin, 165 Dan Feliciano, 12 (Other four candidates under 10 votes) Lt. Governor: Phil Scott, 276 Dean Corren, 125 Marina Brown, 7 State Treasure: Beth Pearce, 224 Don…

By Polly Lynn By 2015 every school district in Vermont will be required to provide 10 hours of high quality, free pre-Kindergarten each week to all 3-, 4- and 5-year-olds who have missed the cutoff for Kindergarten because of their birthdays, and whose families choose to enroll them. Gov. Peter Shumlin signed this legislation into law…

KILLINGTON—On Saturday, Nov. 1, Killington founder Preston Leete Smith will be recognized for his ground-breaking contributions to the development of alpine skiing in New England and nationally at the resort he created from a trackless mountain. As the guest of honor at the New England Ski Museum’s annual meeting and Spirit of Skiing Award dinner,…

Thursday, July 31 at 5 p.m. KILLINGTON — On Thursday, July 31, the Killington Parks and Recreation Department will host the second annual Chili Cook-Off, presented by The Mountain Times, at the Sherburne Memorial Library on River Road from 5-8 p.m. Join the competition and bring your best chili as businesses from around the region compete…

By Cristina Kumka KILLINGTON — Town Manager Seth Webb recently outlined scenarios that might convince voters to repeal the town's local option sales and use tax that flows $450,000 into town coffers annually. The Economic Development and Tourism Commission (EDTC) meeting, held Monday July 14, at the town offices, was attended by town, resort and…

By Cristina Kumka KILLINGTON — Town Manager Seth Webb recently outlined scenarios that might convince voters to repeal the town’s local option sales and use tax that flows $450,000 into town coffers annually. The Economic Development and Tourism Commission (EDTC) meeting, held Monday July 14, at the town offices, was attended by town, resort and…