Saturday, Jan. 4, from 9 a.m. to noon.—KILLINGTON— Mini Shred Madness is back and will now take place at Killington Resort in Vale Yard (located at the base of Ramshead). Registration/check-in will take place on the 3rd floor of the Ramshead Base Lodge. A lift ticket will not be required to participate in this event.…

Vermonters Evan Fennelly and Barb Heath, and Aharoni Zisling of Pennsylvania, have been named 2024 Volunteers of the Year by Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports, a nonprofit organization that empowers people of all abilities through inclusive sports. Recipients of the annual award exude tireless dedication, strong leadership and a big heart, Executive Director Erin Fernandez said. “This…

Stepping out of the gondola a little after 4:10 p.m., we can barely see anything with our goggles on. The sun is scheduled to set in about seven minutes, and you can feel the darkness. The lamps are on along all the wooden railings heading toward the peak lodge, and you can see the patrol…

We were skiing everything the weeks around World Cup. Over 5 feet of snow fell in Killington on top of no real base, and man, did we ski it all—Hot laps in the Canyon on 100% natural snow with no end to the greatness in sight. It was a glorious few weeks that will go…

On Dec. 12, Ski Vermont launched its popular Fifth Grade Passport for the 2024-25 season. Regardless of state or country of residence, the program provides any fifth grader access to 90 days of skiing at ski areas across Vermont. “The passport program gets kids outside to experience skiing and snowboarding. It’s a chance to learn…

By Karen D. Lorentz When someone has worked their entire adult life in as many different ski-industry positions as John Neal, it’s not too surprising to hear him say, “The people and the passion for the sport and lifestyle have given me the opportunity to have a career I enjoy.”  Neal grew up in Ludlow,…

Pico Mountain will kick off its 2024/25 winter season at 9 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 13, welcoming skiers and riders for another season of snowy adventures.  The mountain will operate Thursday through Monday throughout the season, with daily operations during holiday weeks. “This season is already shaping up to be an exciting one,” said Rich…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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:…

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…

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…

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…