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Vermont Adaptive Ski & Sports receives the Bill McCollom Community Award

November 6, 2024
Vermont Adaptive Ski & Sports, the largest nonprofit in Vermont to provide year-round sports and recreational programs to people with disabilities, was awarded the prestigious 2024 Bill McCollom Community Award by the Vermont Ski and Snowboard Museum, recognizing its transformative contributions to Vermont’s skiing and riding community. The award celebrates Vermont Adaptive’s commitment to accessibility…

New Killington wine bar to open soon

November 6, 2024
By Adam Davis The Killington Cafe and Wine Bar will open in mid-November at The Woods Resort & Spa off the lower portion of Killington Road. The new Cafe and Wine Bar will aim to fill a niche for the town as the only bar to focus on offering a large, curated selection of imported…

VARA recognizes athletes, coaches and educators / Rutland native Chuck Hughes honored

October 30, 2024
By Karen D. Lorentz The Vermont Alpine Racing Association (VARA) honored a group of student athletes, dedicated coaches, educators, and volunteers at the 2024 Awards Gala on Oct. 26 at the K-1 Lodge in Killington. A special highlight was the induction of Rutland native Chuck Hughes into the VARA Hall of Fame. Julie Woodworth, VARA…

Killington reappraisal is underway, data cards sent

October 30, 2024
The town of Killington has sent out data mailers to verify the data for all Killington property owners. The data cards were mailed on Monday, Oct. 28, and should arrive in mailboxes Thursday or Friday of this week, according to the listers. “The Board of Listers is asking each and every property owner to review…

Killington Resort plans mountain bike expansion 

October 30, 2024
Killington Resort wrapped up the 2024 mountain bike season on Sunday, Oct. 27 after more than 80 days of lift-accessed downhill action. Then two days later, on Tuesday, Oct. 29, the resort announced plans for a trail expansion in summer 2025 as part of the $30 million investments from its new independent ownership. The permitting…

Vermont’s Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame celebrates the spirit of the slopes

October 30, 2024
Baseball has its Hall of Fame decorated with the green serpentine marble from the Rochester Quarry in Vermont. Football has a Hall of Fame. And the Basketball one is right down the way in Springfield, Massachusetts. But here in Vermont, our versions are a little different. We have the Vermont Ski & Snowboard Museum, which…

Basin Ski Blast-Off Party to Support Killington Search and Rescue

October 30, 2024
Nov. 2, from 5-8 p.m.—KILLINGTON—Basin Ski Ride & Bike’s Annual Blast-Off Party, a hallmark event for kicking off the ski season, will take place on Saturday at The Lookout Tavern. The event promises an exciting evening for attendees, complete with raffles, music, and refreshments, while raising funds for a crucial local cause—supporting the Killington Search…

1970s Killington skiers reunited for a night of fun and memories

October 23, 2024
Roughly 75 people relived Killington’s 1970s glory days, turning back the hands of time last Saturday, Oct. 19, at Charity’s 1887 Saloon.  "It was a joyous afternoon filled with getting reacquainted, reminiscing, and just plain fun at this skiers’ reunion," said Jack Oliver who helped organize the event.  The event was held at Charity’s 1887…

Chuck Hughes to be inducted into the VARA Hall of Fame

October 23, 2024
On Oct. 26, Chuck Hughes will earn a prestigious recognition for his decades of dedicated service and support of Alpine athletics. Hughes has lived in Killington and Rutland his whole life and served as a leader in the ski industry for most of it.  “Generations have gone through the Killington Ski Club and KMS with…

Killington announces details of Superstar lift replacement

October 23, 2024
Killington Resort announced details on the the forthcoming replacement of the Superstar Express chairlift during the summer of 2025, in a news release Tuesday, Oct. 22. The current high-speed quad will be replaced with a Doppelmayr UNI-G six-person chairlift. The new chair will be the first for the resort from that manufacturer. With this new…

Killington and Pittsford: A tale of two haunts

October 23, 2024
By James Kent Perhaps all of the recent construction in Killington is to blame for stirring up nearby spooky spirits because this past weekend, more than a few of these seasonal haunters had taken up residence in the basement of the Killington Welcome Center.  The frights began last Thursday, Oct. 17, when the spirits leaned…

Wobbly Barn Halloween party to support Killington Fire & Rescue

October 23, 2024
Saturday, Oct. 26 at 9 p.m.—KILLINGTON—The Wobbly Barn Nightclub will open its doors for its annual Halloween party, with proceeds going to support Killington Fire & Rescue. This year, the event requires purchasing advanced tickets to ensure smoother entry and to prevent turning people away at the door. Burlington’s DJ Stevie B will kick off…

Killington 1970s skiers reunite at Charity’s 1887 Saloon to celebrate lifelong memories, adventures, and cherished friendships at Charity’s 1887 Saloon

October 17, 2024
By Victoria Gaither Saturday, Oct. 19, at 2 p.m.—KILLINGTON— Charity’s 1887 Saloon will be the scene for the Killington 1970s Reunion social event. The event came about after organizer Jack Oliver attended his 50th high school reunion. Oliver explained, “I had never attended one before and was always reluctant to do so but enjoyed it.”…

Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports seeks winter volunteer-instructors

October 17, 2024
Instructor training begins in November for skiing, snowboarding and winter sports KILLINGTON — Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports, the largest year-round disabled sports nonprofit organization in Vermont to offer daily, year-round sports and recreation for people with disabilities, is looking for energetic winter volunteer-instructors who have a dedicated passion for sports and who want to…

Haunted Hillside Relay Race returns for its 4th year in Killington

October 16, 2024
Saturday, Oct. 19, from noon to 5 p.m—KILLINGTON—Prepare for a spooky, adrenaline-pumping afternoon as the Killington Mountain Bike Club (KMBC) hosts its annual Haunted Hillside Relay Race on Saturday afternoon at Killington Base Camp. This event promises a fun-filled day of bikes, brews, and BOOs as riders compete in teams of three in a relay-style…