© Reese Brown Mikaela Shiffrin took first place in Slalom in the 2016 FIS World Cup race at Killington. By Evan Johnson With big crowds and world-class performances by some of skiing’s elite, the return of World Cup racing to Killington and the East Coast was one for the history books. Some 30,000 spectators made…

By Reese Brown U.S. Alpine racer Resi  Stiegler on-course at Killington. By Karen D. Lorentz For those who don’t follow ski racing, the FIS World Cup series is quite a  big deal. It’s a rare opportunity to see the best in the world compete in various ski disciplines right here in Killington. Prior to last year,…

By Evan Johnson In addition to the thrill of competing in the World Cup, American athletes will also keep their sights set on the 23rd Winter Olympic Games, scheduled for PyeongChang, South Korea, between Feb. 9-25. There will be a maximum of 22 athletes representing the United States in the 2018 Olympic Winter Games, with…

By Evan Johnson At last year’s World Cup race at Killington, before the top ski racers plunged down Superstar, a crowd of some 15,000 in the base area on both days of racing cheered for three young Vermonters from the Killington Mountain School, who ran the course before any of the other international racers, a…

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Thursday, Nov. 23 9:30 a.m. | Killington 5K Turkey Trot Pickle Barrel Nightclub, Killington Road Friday, Nov. 24 10 a.m.-7 p.m. | Expo Village Open K-1 Base Area, Killington Resort 4 p.m. | Free concert by Troy Ramey Expo Village, K-1 Base Area, Killington Resort 5:45 p.m. | Athlete presentation Expo Village, K-1 Base Area,…

KILLINGTON—Killington Resort announced Thursday, Oct. 12, that the band Dispatch will headline a robust music and entertainment lineup to celebrate the return of the Audi FIS World Cup. “Combining top-notch entertainment with one of the world’s most premier ski racing events makes for an amazing, party-like weekend at Killington for families and fans of all…

By Alan Keays, VTDigger RUTLAND — Rutland city officials and business leaders are looking at ways to get money flowing downhill from the tens of thousands of people attending World Cup ski racing events at Killington Ski Resort this fall. “I think it’s important that we do this,” Sharon Davis, president of the city Board of Aldermen,…

By Evan Johnson KILLINGTON—Vermont ski and snowboard resorts have joined together to support the hosting of the Women’s Audi FIS Ski World Cup at Killington Resort. In spring 2017 the Vermont Ski Areas Association (VSAA) board of directors agreed to sponsor the Killington Resort-based event with a $50,000 sponsorship contribution. “The Vermont ski industry is…

By Dave Young, courtesy of Killington Resort Some of the best skiers in the world met with fans at last year’s World Cup. By Karen D. Lorentz The newly formed Killington World Cup Committee (KWCC) is a fundraising arm of the Killington Mountain School that was formed to help sustain World Cup racing at Killington…

KILLINGTON—Killington Resort announced that tickets for the 2017 Audi FIS Ski World Cup will go on sale Thursday, Sept. 7 at 9 a.m. at www.killington.com. Taking place Nov. 25-26, the World Cup will once again bring the women’s Giant Slalom and Slalom races to Vermont and is expected to attract U.S. Ski Team superstar Mikaela…

Killington Resort to host races Thanksgiving weekend 2017-2018 By Evan Johnson Some of the best ski racers in the world will again be carving turns down Superstar at Killington Resort, Mike Solimano, resort president announced Monday, April 3. The FIS World Cup will return to Killington Resort over Thanksgiving weekend 2017, Nov. 24-26. "We wanted…

By Karen D. Lorentz It can cost a million dollars or more to host a World Cup ski event, with the total expense varying by the number of events and competitors as well as any extra expenses (i.e., not required under FIS World Cup rules) that a host resort takes on. A host resort like…

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