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Deluge renders a veritable ‘who-dun-it’ of Irene Storm, rescue, and recovery
July 10, 2014
By Karen D. Lorentz updated Wed, Aug 28, 2013 06:43 PM Chances are you will know some of the people in the book; perhaps you are even in the book! I live on a mountain 2,230 feet above sea level along the spine of the Green Mountains. To get anywhere we descend about 430 vertical…
Once upon a time in history: Mrs. Claus guides Santa, a winter tale for skiers
July 10, 2014
By Karen D. Lorentz posted Dec 20, 2012 It was 1926 and Santa was stuck. What new toys could he and his elves make for kids and adults in the Rutland Region? "I know," said Mrs. Claus. They have one of those big ski jumps in Springfield, MA, so why don't you and your elves…
Once upon a time in history: The sale of Killington
July 10, 2014
By Karen D. Lorentz posted Jun 13, 2012 Editor's note: This is part three in a four-part series that provides an historical perspective on the Killington Village and lack of its completion over a 44-year period. One of the ironies of history is "live long enough" and you see that history has a funny, if…
A true story for second-home owners and vacationers dreaming of Vermont
July 10, 2014
By Karen D. Lorentz posted Feb 20, 2013 Fifty-five years ago I visited Vermont on our first ski trips to the state. My dad took my two younger sisters and me on trips to Mount Snow, and once to Bromley and Dutch Hill, before we moved from Connecticut to New Jersey. Fast forward. Thirty-five years…
Three-generations instruct and inspire with “You can do it” approach
July 10, 2014
By Karen D. Lorentz posted Dec 27, 2012 Photo courtesy of Okemo Mountain Resort Rob Bevier was one of the earliest instructors to embrace the new wave of snowboarding in the 1980s and 1990s. "My father wanted a boy." That's how this three-generation story started. And how Gwen Allard came to love the outdoors and…
Friends remember Bob Evans
July 9, 2014
By Karen D. Lorentz posted Jun 26, 2013 Robert Pressley "Bob" (aka Tuna) Evans, 70, a former resident of Killington and long-time manager of the Wobbly Barn died recently in Idaho while fishing in a place he loved. Evans died the morning of June 16. Authorities in Idaho believe a medical condition was a factor…
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…