By Karen D. Lorentz Every once in a while something happens that leads to a new appreciation for what skiing means for people. One of those moments for me was the serendipitous of meeting with Okemo Ski Instructor Rolf Meyer at the Boston Ski and Snowboard Expo. An avid skier now, that wasn’t the case…

Killington Resort hosted the 2016 Rails 2 Riches this past Saturday afternoon and evening with a full roster of skiers and snowboarders going head-to-head for a piece of a $25,000 cash purse. Results from the 2016 competition: Ski Men 1st Place: Sandy Boville 2nd Place: Zach Masi 3rd Place: Bobby Sullivan Ski Women 1st Place:…

College of St. Joseph Men’s and Women’s Basketball each finished their first half of the season this past week. The men’s team went 1-2 on the week, earning a big victory against conference foe NHTI Dec. 7. They then suffered two difficult losses to Juniata and Lynchburg in the Doc Greene Tournament held in Pennsylvania…

Vermont hunting, fishing and trapping licenses for 2017 will be available on Dec. 12. “Vermonters really enjoy hunting and fishing,” said Vermont Fish & Wildlife Commissioner Louis Porter. “Many people like to purchase their new licenses before Jan. 1 so they will be ready to go ice fishing.” According to a federal survey, Vermonters rank…

RUTLAND—Join the women of the The Rutland Cutting Edge ice hockey team and beat the winter blues! Whether you have never played before or have been looking for a chance to get back on the ice, the team provides the opportunity for you to get involved and learn. The recreational team that practices Sunday nights and plays…

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…

In 1971 the International Olympic Committee (IOC) changed the “amateur status” requirement for Olympic participation to allow athletes who receive sponsorships and endorsement deals to participate, i.e., professional racers could take part. However, it was 1978 before the Ted Stevens Act enabled the adoption of the IOC rule to apply to U.S. Alpine competitors. According…

RUTLAND—College of St. Joseph Athletics got back into action this weekend after a short Thanksgiving break. Both Men’s and Women’s basketball traveled to powerhouse Central Maine Community College to take on the Mustangs on Nov. 27. The women suffered their first loss of the season, dropping their overall record to 4-1. The men also fell…

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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…