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Killington Stage Race over Memorial Day weekend is canceled
May 3, 2023
“It is with regret that we announce that the three-day 2023 Killington Stage has been canceled,” wrote Gary Kessler, race director for the Killington Stage Race in a press release April 30. “The reasons for the cancellation include a serious family medical issue and an unusually large number of unexpected challenges related to sponsorship, permitting,…
Reinbow Riding Center features fun with horses at Volunteer Clinic
May 3, 2023
Saturday, May 6—MT. HOLLY—On Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 12-noon head to Reinbow Riding Center in Belmont for the annual spring volunteer orientation and clinic. This is a chance to get up close and personal with a few of our extraordinary horses and experience the comradeship of the volunteer staff and team. It’s also…
Spring turkey hunting starts April 29
April 26, 2023
It’s almost time for spring turkey hunting in Vermont. Youth and novice turkey hunting weekend is April 29-30 this year, and the regular spring turkey season is May 1-31. “The youth and novice turkey hunting weekend provides an excellent opportunity for experienced hunters to teach young or new hunters how to safely and successfully hunt wild…
Vermont Master Angler Program 2022 Annual Report shows near record participation
April 19, 2023
The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Dept. (VTF&W) released the Vermont Master Angler Program 2022 Annual Report on April 12, which showed 1,064 entries and 79 Master Angler award recipients. Vermont’s wealth of waters and abundant fish populations provide many opportunities to experience outstanding fishing. The Vermont Master Angler Program recognizes the achievements of anglers who catch trophy-sized fish from…
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KMBC hosts Earth Day clean-up on mountain bike trails
April 19, 2023
Saturday, April 22—KILLINGTON—The Killington Mountain Bike Club (KMBC) is hosting an Earth Day clean-up Saturday, April 22 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. starting from Base Camp in Killington. It’s the Killington Mountain Bike Club’s first community trail day of the season. “Help us celebrate Earth Day by picking up trash and helping to prepare the trails…
Devil’s Bowl racings is underway, big Memorial Day weekend planned
May 25, 2022
Justin Stone had an eventful path to victory lane Saturday, May 21 at Devil’s Bowl, but when the checkered fell on the 30-lap Sportsman Modified feature event he kept the victory lane celebrations a family affair. Other winners included Cody O’Brien (limited sportsman), Adam LaFountain (Rookie Sportsman), Gage Provencher (mini sprint), Mike Clark (mini stock),…
Killington does it again: The Bear Mountain Mogul Challenge wins for best spring party
April 6, 2022
Staff report The annual Bear Mountain Mogul Challenge last Saturday, April 2, did not disappoint as amateur bumpers took to the slopes of Outer Limits at Killington Resort to battle for a place in the finals. The top 32 men and 16 women then competed in a head-to-head competition for the Mogul Challenge cup. Myles…
2021 HomeLight Killington Cup entertainment lineup to feature O.A.R., DJ Z-Trip and G. Love
November 9, 2021
Weekend of Alpine ski racing and live music to take place Thanksgiving weekend, Nov. 27-28 Killington Resort announced the entertainment lineup for the 2021 HomeLight Killington Cup, Tuesday, Nov. 9. The return of the Audi FIS Ski World Cup will bring the fastest women’s technical alpine skiers in the world ahead of the 2022 Winter…
No bull about it, last Sunday’s dual slalom was a mudfest
July 21, 2021
Photos by Paul Holmes Grass turns, ruts, logs and loose dirt: Mountain bikers challenged each other down the trails at the U.S. Open Next Gen Dual Slalom at Killington Resort, July 18. [ngg src="galleries" ids="31" display="basic_thumbnail" thumbnail_crop="0"]
GMNGC to host prestigious junior golf tournament in June
April 28, 2021
By Curt Peterson KILLINGTON—From June 21-24, 78 young golfers, boys and girls ages 12-19, will be competing at Green Mountain National Golf Course (GMNGC) in one of more than 100 American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) tournaments across the country. This is half the usual field for an AJGA tournament, limited by pandemic restrictions. The Killington…
Vermont’s spring turkey hunting starts soon
April 21, 2021
Youth and novice hunt held this weekend Saturday-Sunday, April 24-25—It’s almost time for spring turkey hunting in Vermont. Youth and novice turkey hunting weekend is April 24 and 25 this year, and the regular spring turkey season is May 1-31. “The youth and novice turkey hunting weekend provides an excellent opportunity for experienced hunters to teach…
Spartans best Beast in Sprint, Beast and Ultra events Sept. 16-17
September 20, 2017
By Polly Lynn Mikula This years Spartan Beast at The Beast (a.k.a. Killington Mountain) boasted a 14 mile course with 32 obstacles. The Ultra was two laps of that course, whereas the Sprint was a shortened experience of about 5 miles. Over 10,000 athletes competed in the weekend’s events. The placement of the “death march,”…
Killington Resort invites women to get dirty for a good cause
July 5, 2017
Dirty Girl Mud Run partners with Komen New England, an affiliate of Susan G. Komen® Saturday, July 8—KILLINGTON—On July 8, Killington Resort invites women to participate in one of the world’s largest women-only mud runs to raise awareness for breast cancer. Susan G. Komen®, the world’s largest breast cancer organization, funds more breast cancer research…
Vermont Bike & Brew to span three days
June 7, 2017
Friday-Sunday, June 9-11—KILLINGTON—Vermont Bike & Brew, three days of organized mountain biking for all skill levels with entertainment for the whole family, will descend on Killington Resort Friday, June 9, Saturday, June 10, and Sunday, June 11. Join MTBVT at Killington Bike Park for Vermont’s first ever downhill critical mass ride, on-site camping, vendor garden,…
Apple, ginger and pumpkin soup
September 21, 2015
25 minutes, 8 servings, 98 calories per serving, gluten free, vegan Ingredients 2 cups organic cooked pumpkin 2 cups organic potatoes 5 cups organic vegetable broth 1 organic onion 1 organic apple 1 tbs organic fresh grated ginger roots 1 tbs organic coconut oil Directions Combine all ingredients together in a big pot, reserving the…
Spartan Race: The Obstacles
September 21, 2015
If a racer fails to overcome an obstacle, they are required pay a penalty of 30 burpees — a combination exercise consisting of a squat thrust, pushup, ending in a standing position. While each Spartan Race is unique, many of the same obstacles appear at each race. Prior to this year, course maps were kept top…
Train like a Spartan
September 21, 2015
A few basic movements can elevate your fitness tremendously. With these you can build a solid foundation with which to finish a Spartan Race. Jeff Godin, Ph.D., CSCS, SGX, and a Spartan group training and certified coach designed workouts like this so you can assemble the building blocks of your fitness base. Dynamic warm-up Always…
Spectator Information
September 21, 2015
Killington Resort welcomes back Spartans — and those cheerleading from the sidelines — for the Spartan races being held resort-wide during the weekend of Sept. 19 and 20. Home of the 2014 Spartan World Championship, this course is brutal. Located in what is known as “Joe’s backyard,” this land is where the company was founded, and that…
Schedule of Events
September 21, 2015
Saturday, Sept. 19 6 a.m. Festival/ Registration/ Bag Check Opens — Festival Area 7 a.m. SGX Warm Up Area Opens — Festival Area 7 a.m. Spartan 12 Hour Hurricane Heat Begins 7:30 a.m. Men’s Beast Elite Start — Start Area 7:45 a.m. Women’s Beast Elite Start — Start Area 8 a.m. Beast Morning/ Open Waves Begin — Start Area 10…
