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 […]
Tag: Mike Solimano
Local News, Uncategorized
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 Who do you think is going to make that up if it is rescinded? […]
Local News
Q&A with Mike Solimano
Editor’s note: Mike Solimano is the president and CEO of Killington Resort and Pico Mountain. Mountain Times: Killington Resort has officially asked the town of Killington to help offset the costs of hosting another World Cup event next year with […]
Letter, Opinion
Killington Resort: Building on our success
Dear Editor, In late 2015, I received an email informing me that Killington, my home mountain – the place where I invest my time and energy and where I’m raising my family to appreciate and love winter sports – was […]
Local News
Local student named to state board of education
By Stephen Seitz KILLINGTON — Connor Solimano, of Rutland, has been named as a student member of the Vermont State Board of Education. “I’m excited to be a part of the board, and I hope to bring my perspective as […]
Letter
Easter Sunrise spectacular
The Easter Sunrise Committee would like to thank all who contributed to the spectacular Easter sunrise celebration at Killington Peak on Easter Sunday. Thanks to Mike Solimano and Sharon Mayer and Grizz and Peter and all the Killington employees and […]
