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When the dream takes a detour
December 11, 2024
I’ve been to World Series Games in Yankee Stadium during the 1990s, with Pettitte on the mound and 56,000 cheering, the entire structure shaking violently. But I’ve never experienced anything quite like the moment when 39,000 people felt our hearts drop into our stomachs as we went from cheering beyond ourselves, ready to burst into…
Reflections: a World Cup of twists and turns; heartbreaks and triumphs
December 4, 2024
By Victoria Gaither As sporting events go, the 2024 Stifel Killington World Cup had everything: heroes, drama, stories of inspiration, and community. On Friday morning, Nov. 29, with snow falling, flags flying, wind gusts, and the sun trying to peek out, it was a perfect setting for the start of the Killington World Cup. “Like…
Stifel Killington Cup: Celebrating women in winter sports
December 4, 2024
By Kristel Killary Since 2022, the Stifel Killington Cup has been highlighting women in the snow sports industry through the Killington Cup HERoic Panel. The annual event celebrates women blazing trails and achieving success in their fields. Proceeds support the Share Winter Foundation, an organization committed to expanding access to winter sports for underserved communities.…
Stifel U.S. Alpine Ski Team boasts many VT & NH athletes
November 27, 2024
The Stifel U.S. Alpine Ski Team for the 2024-2025 competition season has deep roots in the Green Mountain State. In fact, three of the seven women on the Alpine A Team this season trained in Vermont before making the national team. Mikaela Shiffrin, 29, who trained at Burke Mountain Academy, leads the team as the…
KMS’ Padilha trains for Brazilian team
November 27, 2024
By Katy Savage Alice Padilha, 17, is a senior at Killington Mountain School. She’s originally from Brazil and competes in Slalom and Giant Slalom in hopes of competing full time on the Brazilian National Team. Q&A with Alice Padilha What does it mean to you to have the World Cup come to Killington? Alice Padilha:…
Mendon’s Victoria Johnson seeks medals in mogul comps
November 27, 2024
By Katy Savage Victoria Johnson, 15, lives in Mendon. The sophomore at Killington Mountain School (KMS) competes in Moguls and Dual Moguls. Q&A with Victoria Johnson Mountain Times: What does it mean to you to have the World Cup come to Killington? Victoria Johnson: It shows that our mountain has the ability to take me…
Rhi Lubaszewski sets sights on World Cup
November 27, 2024
By Katy Savage Rhiannon “Rhi” Lubaszewski, 19, lives in Rutland and graduated from Killington Mountain School last year. She competes in Slalom, Super-G and Giant Slalom and hopes to make it into a Division 1 college and eventually compete on the World Cup circuit. Q&A with Rhiannon Lubaszewski What does it mean to you to…
Eva Young reflects on KMS racing
November 27, 2024
By Katy Savage Eva Young is an 18-year-old Killington Mountain School student who’s graduating this year. She’s competed in a number of Nor-Am cups and national junior races in the Slalom and Giant Slalom. Q&A with Eva Young What does it mean to you to have the World Cup come to Killington? Eva Young: Having…
Hundreds of hours, volunteers
November 27, 2024
The people who make the Killington Cup happen Hundreds of resort employees, volunteers from across the region and contractors have worked tirelessly over the past few weeks in order to pull off all that's necessary to make the Killington Cup a success. “It was a real battle with Mother Nature this year, but once again…
Killington World Cup Foundation awards over $330,000 in grants to 33 nonprofits
November 27, 2024
During the Killington Cup, Killington Resort provides exclusive access to the KWCF to provide VIP ticket sales, and these funds go to support the programs throughout the season. While there are many World Cup events each season, the Killington Cup is the only one giving back to the community. The Killington World Cup Foundation (KWCF)…
Shiffrin announces partnership with Share Winter
November 27, 2024
Organization funds programs that help more people fall in love with winter sports By Polly Mikula Last month Mikaela Shiffrin announced a partnership with Share Winter, a foundation that brings winter sports to kids and communities that historically have not had access to them — she plans to expand her commitment with another announcement made in…
Ella Andrews of KMS makes U.S. Ski freeski team
November 27, 2024
Killington Mountain School (KMS) is thrilled senior Ella Andrews, 17, has made the Stifel U.S. Freeski Team for the upcoming 2024-25 season where she competes in Big Air Slopestyle and Halfpipe events. Andrews earned her first podium on the World Cup last March, placing second in Slopestyle at Mammoth Mountain in California. She also had…
KMS Claire Butler reflects on path from KMS student to the head of school
November 27, 2024
By Katy Savage Claire Butler became the headmaster at Killington Mountain School five years ago. It was a full-circle moment for Butler, who began her ski career in development programs at Killington before she became a student at Killington Mountain School. She earned an undergraduate degree from Bates College, where she was captain of the…
HERoic initiative, films showcase role of women in snow sports
November 27, 2024
By Karen D. Lorentz “Women worked in the shadows of the historically male dominated ski industry, but that is changing and the future is bright,” noted Sophie Goldschmidt as she introduced the first HERoic panel presentation at the 2022 Killington World Cup. Goldschmidt, who is president and CEO of the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Association,…
Worldclass entertainment plays the Kona Big Wave Stage
November 27, 2024
By Polly Mikula “Watching world-class skiing isn’t the only reason to attend the Stifel Killington Cup,” said Director of Brand Marketing and Events Amy Laramie. “I am really looking forward to this year’s lineup of music, with high-energy bands that will keep the party going all weekend long.” The action begins Friday on the Kona…