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In snow wear and gear choices, high tech abounds
July 9, 2014
By Karen D. Lorentz posted Apr 4, 2013 The fashions are colorful, the gear rocks, and both are more high-tech than ever - and guaranteed to make you more comfortable on the slopes. Guaranteed? No way, you think. Think again, and then shop till you drop 'cause right now the sales are on! For many…
High-tech accessories provide comfort, safety and entertainment
July 9, 2014
By Karen D. Lorentz posted Apr 10, 2013 Spring sales provide great bargains Fashionistas, gear geeks, techies, and just plain recreational skiers and riders, it's time to shop till you drop. The sales are on and, oh my, what you can learn from a saavy salesperson, boot fitter, or renter/demo expert! Like the latest trends…
Act 250 permits: Reactions and progress
July 9, 2014
By Karen D. Lorentz posted Oct 23, 2013 Editor's note: This is the third article in a series on the new Act 250 permits issued Oct. 7 for Phase 1 of Killington Village. The previous two articles by Lorentz covered the details of each permit, this week she gets reactions on conditions and timelines from…
Buyers’ market continues uptick in Killington real estate
July 9, 2014
By Karen D. Lorentz posted Apr 11, 2012 Photos by Steve & Susan Pearson (Above) Before photo: This chalet built by Killington sold for a package price of $20,000 including foundation and furniture, in the 1960s. With low interest rates and prices still below recent peaks, most real estate brokers in Killington have been busy…
Have YOU blown up your spouse or house lately?
July 9, 2014
By Karen D. Lorentz updated Wed, Oct 31, 2012 02:44 PM Fall is timely for fire prevention to-do lists Last month, I almost blew up my husband and I could have caught the house on fire while I was at it. No, not deliberately-but it was a first in the 44-plus years of married life.…
Killington Village: One step closer
July 9, 2014
Talk of a village at the base of Killington is decades old, but plans are now starting to take shape. Last Tuesday, Feb. 28, SP Land Company, LLC. filed its Act 250 permit application for the $133.4 million Phase 1 of development, along with the conceptual Killington Village Master Plan and a revised application for…
Cheers to the beers!
January 1, 1970
Beer enthusiasts from all around, some sporting pretzel necklaces, enjoyed their tastings of some of the 80 brews available Saturday at Pico Mountain Base Area. Killington Brewfest is a fall staple and this year the event was celebrated for the first time exclusively outdoors. The weather held up and the taps were flowing. Both…
