By Karen D. Lorentz It’s summer, and in a sign of life getting back to normal, Okemo Mountain Resort has resumed summer operations and construction on two lift projects. The mountain opened its adventure zone and mountain bike park on […]
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Killington announces new K-1 Lodge
Courtesy of Bread Loaf An architechual rendering of the new K-1 Lodge at the top of Killington Road as seen from the slope-side. Construction will begin this spring.
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Meet Chandler Burgess: the King of Spring
Courtesy of Killington Resort Chandler Burgess a.k.a. King of Spring
Local News, Sports
Meet Dave Lacombe: Snowsurface Manager
By Karen D. Lorentz “Man wasn’t meant to play with water in winter. It’s a difficult task,” said Dave Lacombe with an ironic smile and a sense of humor. It’s a point that Dave Lacombe liked to stress to snowmakers […]
Local News, Sports
Teaching life skills: self-sufficiency, self-reliance, resiliency and time management
The growth of Killington Mountain School’s athletic and academic programs By Karen D. Lorentz Since its founding as the Killington Tutorial Program (KTP) in 1974, the Killington Mountain School (KMS) has transitioned to an approved independent academy that offers a […]
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Loving your heart this Valentine’s Day
By Karen D. Lorentz Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to love your heart and to encourage someone you love to take care of theirs. One of the best gifts you can give your Valentine, or yourself, is a heart […]
Local News
A 36-year legacy at Okemo, the Muellers’ expansion
By Karen D. Lorentz With the pending sale of Okemo to Vail Resorts, it’s reasonable to wonder, “Is it the end of an era at Okemo?” Yes and no. Certainly private family ownership will change as the public company (NYSE:MTN) […]