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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Local News
Tangled in WreckTangle; Woodward WreckTangle opened at Killington Resort, Friday
Courtesy of Killington Resort KILLINGTON—The WreckTangle, a proprietary ninja obstacle challenge named after its rectangular shape, debuted at Killington Resort, Friday, June 22. The WreckTangle has 10 obstacles, which can be swapped out, including a quarter pipe finish. The thrilling obstacles are designed […]
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Killington announces $16 million in new investments
Resort unveils new/upgraded lifts, improved terrain, and more summer attractions By Polly Lynn Mikula KILLINGTON—On Thursday, March 1, approximately 400 people gathered in the Oscar Wilde Ballroom at Killington Grand Resort for a “Resort Update” presented by Mike Solimano, president and GM […]
State News
Vermont Ski Areas Association names new president
The Vermont Ski Areas Association (VSAA) board of directors has named Molly Mahar as the new president of the nonprofit trade group representing 20 Alpine areas and 30 cross country centers. She will be joining the Ski Vermont team on […]
Featured, Local News
Killington fires up snowmaking
While there is no confirmed window for opening day at this time, snowmaking lit up on Killington and Skye peaks just before 11 p.m. Monday, Oct. 16, for testing prior to the season and the approaching Audi Ski World Cup races. Killington typically […]
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World Cup updates announced
By Evan Johnson KILLINGTON—Speaking at the annual Killington Pico Area Association, Killington Resort president and general manager Mike Solimano outlined some updates to the schedule for the Audi FIS World Cup in November. “By all accounts it was a pretty […]
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Resort, KPAA look ahead to new projects
By Evan Johnson KILLINGTON—Seated in the Peak Lodge at the summit of Killington Mountain, resort officials and members of the Killington Pico Area Association (KPAA) set their sights on the coming winter season and the events and developments slated to […]
Arts, Dining & Entertainment, Featured
Killington hosts second annual WitchCraft Event expands to two weekends
Oct. 6-9, 13-15—KILLINGTON—Killington Resort, the largest four-season destination resort in eastern North America, will host its second annual WitchCraft event Oct. 6-9 and Oct. 13-15. The festival’s return marks an expansion from being a one weekend event in 2016 to two full weekends […]
AUDI FIS Ski World Cup, Local News
Vermont ski resorts contribute $50K to World Cup
By Evan Johnson KILLINGTON—Vermont ski and snowboard resorts have joined together to support the hosting of the Women’s Audi FIS Ski World Cup at Killington Resort. In spring 2017 the Vermont Ski Areas Association (VSAA) board of directors agreed to […]
Letter, Opinion
Fact checking important details of the 1 percent local option sales tax repeal
By Mike Solimano “The 1 percent local option sales tax component of the options tax contributes approximately $400,000 to $500,000 to the annual General Fund budget. Who do you think is going to make that up if it is rescinded? […]