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First World Cup at Killington a huge success

November 29, 2016
Record-setting crowd of 30,000 fans attend both races at Killington, Shiffrin wins in storybook fashion By Polly Lynn Mikula KILLINGTON—According to U.S. Ski Team estimates, 30,000 fans came out to cheer on the fastest female alpine skiers in the world Saturday and Sunday at Killington Resort. Saturday’s Audi FIS Ski World Cup Giant Slalom event…

Boston Ski and Snowboard Show offers Glimpse of Season’s Trends, New Products

November 22, 2016
By Karen D. Lorentz The 35th annual Boston Ski and Snowboard Expo was an extravaganza of colorful outerwear, marvelous exhibits, and exciting events like the Flippenout trampoline team sponsored by the NFL and Killington. An exciting kick-off to the snow season for New Englanders, the four-day event also featured a variety of amazing deals, from…

Killington and Okemo in spotlight at Boston Expo Events

November 22, 2016
Audi FIS Ski World Cup at Killington featured, Betsy McGeever, Bernie Weichsel recognized By Karen D. Lorentz Killington and Okemo Mountain Resorts received a wealth of publicity at two media receptions and at the award luncheon, in addition to the attention their respective booths received from thousands of skiers and snowboarders at the Boston Ski…

Killington will host World cup, first in state since 1978

November 22, 2016
International Ski Federation gave the green light to Killington to hold 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 assured international race teams and…

INSIGHTS from competitor, coach Chelsea Marshall

November 22, 2016
By Karen D. Lorentz Olympian Chelsea Marshall is a Pittsfield, Vt., native who learned to ski at Killington at an early age thanks to her parents being ski instructors. That helps explain her love for skiing, but when it comes to competition, Marshall attributes her propensity for speed to “wanting to keep up with older…

Snowmaking Horsepower

November 22, 2016
The World Cup Expo Village at the base of Superstar is situated at 2,500 feet above sea level and nearby Killington Peak reaches to 4,241 feet — making it the second highest in the state. This elevation gives the resort an advantage in both effective snowmaking temperatures and natural snowfall. Killington complements Mother Nature’s average of…

Homecoming for Shiffrin

November 22, 2016
East Coast training has advantages, Shiffrin says By Lisa Gosselin and Polly Mikula Mikaela Shiffrin has become one of the world’s most recognized athletes and a major force in the powerhouse of women who make up the U.S. World Cup ski team. She is also the only one of this group who grew up skiing…

Conditions favorable for World Cup weekend

November 22, 2016
Snowstorm drops 10+ inches days before World Cup at Killington KILLINGTON — Killington Resort has been blowing snow aggressively over the past month both to prepare the Superstar race trail for the Ladies Ski World Cup races, Nov. 26 and 27, and to open as much terrain as possible for skiers and riders.  Killington has…

The Bus adds routes for World Cup

November 22, 2016
By Evan Johnson RUTLAND—As visitors head to the Rutland and Killington area for Thanksgiving and the FIS World Cup races on Nov. 26 and 27, Marble Valley Regional Transit (“The Bus”) is rolling out three additional routes during the weekend of the races, which will shuttle visitors between parking and event areas and downtown Rutland.…

O.A.R. performs free concert

November 22, 2016
Rock band O.A.R. will headline a robust music and entertainment lineup when the 2016 Audi FIS Ski World Cup comes to Vermont’s largest ski area on Nov. 26-27, with a free concert immediately following Saturday’s races. Admission for race spectators and concertgoers is free of charge. Celebrating the band’s 20th anniversary, O.A.R. recently released a…

Never in Vegas to play Pickle Barrel two nights

November 22, 2016
Friday & Saturday, Nov. 25-26—KILLINGTON—Never in Vegas will perform live at the Pickle Barrel Nightclub on Friday and Saturday night, Nov. 25-26. Doors open at 8 p.m. for the shows. Hit the club, and take the Barrel Rider home—don’t drink and drive! Pickle Barrel is located at 1741 Killington Road, Killington. For more info, call…

“Tight Loose” screens at Snowshed, Friday

November 22, 2016
Teton Gravity Research’s 21st anniversary ski and snowboard film promises to showcase the limits of what’s possible in snowsports Friday, Nov. 25 at 7 p.m.—KILLINGTON—Teton Gravity Research (TGR), the global leader in youth-culture media, is pleased to announce the release and global tour of its film, “Tight Loose,” a project that marks the media house’s 21 year in business. The…

Most revered name in snow sports films 67th annual feature

November 22, 2016
Warren Miller’s “Here, There & Everywhere” screens in Killington as part of Audi FIS Ski World Cup events Saturday, Nov. 26 at 7 p.m.—KILLINGTON—This fall, Warren Miller released its 67th film, “Here, There & Everywhere.” The 67th installment brings the thrill of action snow sports to enthusiasts everywhere, as the world’s most accomplished skiers and…

Dale of Norway invites public to meet Norwegian athletes

November 22, 2016
Friday & Saturday, Nov. 25-26—KILLINGTON—Dale of Norway announces a meet and greet poster signing with Audi FIS Ski World Cup competitors and National Norwegian Alpine Ski Team members, Ragnhild Mowinckel and Nina Loeseth, at Killington Sports, located at the corner of Route 4 and the Killington Road on Friday, Nov. 25, 3-3:45 p.m. Mowinckel and…

It’s official: WC races will go on!

November 17, 2016
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…