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Bike shops see surge in sales during pandemic

May 27, 2020
‘Bikes are the new toilet paper’ By Katy Savage As ski trails closed, and Vermonters were asked to stay home to help flatten the curve of infection, people have turned to biking— specifically, mountain biking. Several local store owners say they’ve seen record sales for mountain bikes this spring. Jean Pierre DeFrancesco-Sias, the general manager…

Tuning a performance ski edge

February 12, 2020
By Tony Crespi “You can maximize performance by skiing a tuned ski,” noted PSIA examiner and Bromley Pro Charlie Rockwell. “Skiing a tuned ski means you are better able to perform at your highest level.” This year tuning may never have been more critical. Have you ever sliced bread or cut a piece of fruit…

The first rustic cabins yield more lodging, visitors for Killington

August 23, 2017
Courtesy GMC The metal hut was erected about 1915. Pico is in the background. By Karen D. Lorentz Editor’s note: This is Part 2 of a series on Killington’s first cabins for adventuring tourists. When the hotel below Killington Peak closed circa 1910, the mountains didn’t lack for visitors. In 1908 James P. Taylor, a…

Inn at Long Trail

August 26, 2016
McGrath's Irish Pub at the Inn at Long Trail in Killington is the area's first and foremost Irish pub. Run like a true family pub in Ireland, everybody is welcome, Grand kids to Grandparents. Live Irish music is held on stage every weekend when open. Visit Website | Email:  ilt@innatlongtrail.com | Phone: (800) 325-2540 or…

Liquid Art

August 26, 2016
While visiting Liquid Art, take-in the local artwork and browse through a variety of arts and crafts that are for sale. Also stop by on Thursday nights for Open Mic from 6-9PM. Visit Website | Email:  | Phone: (802) 422-2787 Address: 37 Miller Brook Road Killington, VT 05751  

Mogul’s

August 26, 2016
Mogul’s is your neighborhood tavern, and is a great place for the whole family.  We’ve got plenty to keep you busy well into the evening, with pool, darts, shuffleboard, arcade games, FREE Nintendo Wii, Mini-golf, bocce & cornhole. Or catch the sports game on one of their 18 flat screen tv’s! Mogul’s is a must…

Jax Food and Games

August 26, 2016
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

August 26, 2016
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…

Pickle Barrel

August 26, 2016
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…

Engaged: Molly Koch of Killington and Dustin Parker of South Royalton

July 14, 2016
Courtesy of Vibe Portrait Art. Molly Koch and Dustin Parker

Keep the dress white

July 14, 2016
Submitted An all-white dress can be downright stressful, but a little caution can help keep the traditional white wedding gown looking pristine. (MS) Many brides walk down the aisle in white gowns, which have long been considered the most traditional choice. Wearing white can be a frightening prospect to some brides, who fear that white…

Bridal show showcases local vendors at Killington

July 14, 2016
Thursday, July 14, at 6:30 p.m. — KILLINGTON — This Thursday evening the 10th annual Rutland Summer Evening Bridal Show will be held at the Killington Grand Resort Hotel & Conference Center at Killington Resort. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Many local vendors will be there showcasing their offerings and offering give-aways. Over $2,000 in…

Reconnect during wedding planning

July 14, 2016
(MS) Wedding planning can be intense and often requires dedication and many hours of work. Coordinating a wedding often requires that couples make many different decisions and spend a considerable amount of time in the wedding-planning trenches. Couples expend so much energy planning their weddings that it can be easy to lose sight of the…

Cost of weddings increase $1,400 over last year

July 14, 2016
According to The Knot 2015 Real Weddings Study, the average wedding cost, excluding honeymoon costs, in the United States in 2015 was $32,641, an increase of more than $1,400 from the year prior. Couples did not figure to fare much better in Canada when tying the knot in 2015. According to the Annual Reader Survey…

Information to include on your wedding website

July 14, 2016
(MS) Personal websites are an invaluable resource. Wedding websites provide a great platform for couples to share all sorts of information regarding their big day, making them an essential element of modern-day wedding planning. The participants Wedding websites can be used to inform guests about the couple getting married as well as the bridal party.…