International Ski Federation gives green light to Killington Resort for upcoming Alpine World Cup Races Nov. 26-27 KILLINGTON— On Thursday, Nov, 17 Killington Resort received a positive snow control announcement from FIS (Internal Ski Federation), the governing body of the Audi FIS Ski World Cup. With this announcement, Killington Resort can assure international race teams…

KILLINGTON—In the spirit of the Audi FIS Ski World Cup, the town of Killington is eager to welcome the athletes, trainers, coaches, press, and spectators to Killington. The town also announced Monday, Nov. 14, that it will be giving back to the homeowners and renters of Killington, with a World Cup ticket giveaway for the…

Killington and the surrounding area readies for the upcoming FIS World Cup races later this month. In advance of the races scheduled for Nov. 26 - 27 at Killington Resort, check out the official race program by The Mountain Times, featuring insider tips, event schedule and area guide.  

KILLINGTON – Killington Resort has begun snowmaking in advance of the 2016 Audi FIS Ski World Cup comes to Vermont’s largest ski area on Nov. 26-27, 2016. Killington Resort was the first North American ski mountain to open its season to the general public in 2015, in part because of the resort’s advanced snowmaking prowess. Snowmaking…

“It takes a village” to pull off an event of this caliber, organizers say By Karen D. Lorentz Editor’s Note: This is part five in a series on Killington hosting the Audi FIS World Cup Women’s Giant Slalom and Slalom races on Nov. 26-27, 2016. While volunteers have flooded Killington with applications to support the…

By Karen D. Lorentz Editor’s Note: This is part four in a series on Killington hosting the Audi FIS World Cup Women’s Giant Slalom and Slalom races on November 26-27, 2016. With less than two months to the first World Cup to be held in Vermont since 1978, there’s excitement in the air and anticipation…

By Karen D. Lorentz Editor’s Note: This part three in a series of articles on Killington hosting the Audi FIS World Cup Women’s Giant Slalom and Slalom races on Nov. 26-27, 2016. “It’s a dream come true,” commented Pres Smith when asked about Killington hosting the upcoming World Cup events. Reached at his home in…

Free admission to alpine ski racing and live music when Audi FIS Ski World Cup comes to Vermont, Nov. 26-27 KILLINGTON—Killington Resort announced Sept. 21 that the rock band O.A.R. will headline a robust music and entertainment lineup when the Audi FIS Ski World Cup comes to Killington, Vermont’s largest ski area, on Nov. 26-27,…

By Karen D. Lorentz Editor’s Note: This is the second in a series of articles on Killington hosting the Audi FIS World Cup Women’s Giant Slalom and Slalom races on Nov. 26-27, 2016. Eight years ago Herwig Demschar, currently Powdr Corp senior vice president for international business development but then COO, described Killington as a…

Planning for FIS World Cup entails experience, expertise, commitment By Karen D. Lorentz Editor’s Note: This is the first in a series of articles on Killington hosting the World Cup races on November 26-27, 2016. It’s the first World Cup event to be held in the East in 25 years (the last was at Waterville…

Killington Resort will be screening three hot new ski movies each night of the World Cup events, check out this trailer of Warren Millers flick for the 2016-17 season and get psyched for the snowy season! Schedule TBA. https://www.skinet.com/warrenmiller/

UPDATE: Due to the overwhelming response, Killington Resort is no longer accepting volunteer applications for the World Cup. Nearly 300 volunteers have already been accepted to ensure the success of this event. Please email volunteers@killington.com if you have any questions about the World Cup Volunteer program, or to have your name added to a wait list to…

Tickets for the 2016 Audi FIS Ski World Cup went on sale Tuesday, July 5, at 8 a.m. and sold out just hours later. According to killington.com/worldcup, all three tiers of VIP tickets as well as all preferred parking passes sold out, for the World Cup event coming to Killington Resort, Nov. 26-27. There will…

VIP tickets go on sale July 5 KILLINGTON – Killington Resort announced Tuesday, June  28, that tickets for the 2016 Audi FIS Ski World Cup will go on sale in a week, starting Tuesday, July 5 at 8 a.m. Taking place over Thanksgiving weekend, Nov. 26-27, Killington will host the first Alpine World Cup event…