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Killington’s CEO Mike Solimano Hits the Jackpot Thanks to New Owners

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Just before Killington’s annual Stifel Audi FIS World Cup weekend, Mike Solimano, President and Chief Executive Officer of Killington and Pico Resorts, won the fourth annual U.S. Sen. Patrick Leahy Trailblazer Legacy Award from the Vermont Outdoor Business Alliance (VOBA). The award honors an individual’s lifetime of service in Vermont’s outdoor recreation economy with special recognition for advancing sustainability and equity, investing […]
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Meet Zrinka Ljutić, the Rising Star in Slalom Skiing from Croatia—An Exclusive Interview with the Semmering World Cup Winner

Last weekend, Zrinka Ljutić won her first World Cup race, the Slalom in Semmering, Austria. Ljutić won in dominant fashion, besting Lena Dürr of Germany by 1.75 seconds. Ljutić posted the fastest times for both runs of the race and her victory was the first by a Croatian woman since the legendary Janica Kostelic last won 18 years ago in […]
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Killington, VT, Report: Opening Day—Blue Skies and Good Times

Report from Thursday, November 14, 2024 Newly independent Killington Resort, Vermont, opened today for the 2024-25 season. The skis were blue, the temperatures were mid-20s, and the crowd was excited. The K-1 Gondola took skiers to the summit, where they would ski off the Northridge Chair. This early season sequence is a rite of passage for many Eastern skiers, and […]
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Unveiling the New Owners’ Plans for Killington & Pico, VT: Here To Stay, Primed To Grow

Facing a standing-room-only crowd of over 700 on October 9, Mike Solimano, President and CEO of Killington and Pico Ski Resorts presented the annual season update to an attentive crowd of locals and second homeowners. A month earlier, the stunning news that Killington and Pico had been sold to a group of local private investors had broken and anticipation for […]
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New Season, New Costs: Ski Resorts Nationwide Implement Paid Parking Policies

As the air cools and the first snow arrives, signaling the impending start of the 2024-25 season, skiers and riders dream of the great days ahead. Before getting those first tracks, everyone will find more paid parking options. Despite the regional location, more mountains charge for parking, and some require reservations. This is happening as ski resorts look to control […]
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Pico Mountain, VT, Rental: Own the Hill for A Day

Pico Mountain, located in Mendon, Vermont, is a family-friendly resort with varied terrain including classic eastern-style trails and glades. It is proud of its reputation as a big mountain with small mountain charm. Pico’s central base area features a lodge with stone fireplaces. With all trails converging into one area, it’s easy to stay connected with friends and family throughout […]
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