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…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.  

Hunters are gearing up for the start of Vermont’s statewide traditionally popular 16-day rifle deer season that begins Saturday, Nov. 12 and ends Sunday, Nov. 27. A hunter may take one buck during this season with at least one antler having two or more points. Spike-antlered deer, mostly yearlings, are protected during this season. “Vermont’s…

RUTLAND—College of St. Joseph’s men’s and women’s basketball teams got their seasons underway this past weekend, with both teams hosting Paul Smith’s College on Saturday, Nov. 5. The Lady Saints got the afternoon started off on the right foot, beating Paul Smith’s in a rout 91-23. The men’s team followed suit, defeating Paul Smith’s in…

RUTLAND—College of St. Joseph’s men’s soccer team has earned an at-large bid to play in the United States Collegiate Athletic Association National Tournament. The tournament will be held Nov.10-14 in Virginia Beach, Va. The Fighting Saints enter the tournament as the 12th seed, coming in with a 12-6 overall record on the season and an…