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The 11 Oldest Ski Gondolas Still in Use in North America Today

Gondolas are a comfortable mode of aerial transport used to access alpine locations while being sheltered from the harsh elements. Similar in construction to an aerial ski lift, with the added protection of an enclosed cabin to hold in warmth and block out the wind. While new gondolas are being installed each year across North America for skiing, this article […]

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James Pulfer | February 10, 2025
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Top 5 Ski Towns That Love to Drink

With the world having countless amazing ski towns (not to mention Germany is in its own league), we have kept this list limited to the United States. And since opinions are like, well you know, opinions, this list is in no particular order. Killington, Vermont Starting us off strong is Killington, Vermont. Lovingly and appropriately known as “the beast,” Killington […]

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Ayden Arca | December 14, 2024
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Update on Mikaela Shiffrin’s Condition Post-Crash at Giant Slalom in Killington, VT

The American ski association, U.S. Ski & Snowboard, and Killington Resort, Vermont, have provided an official update on the injuries sustained by Mikaela Shiffrin at the Giant Slalom race on Saturday, November 30. According to the report, Shiffrin has not sustained any fractures to bones or ligaments. She also did not suffer any damage to internal organs, however, has punctured […]

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Julia Schneemann | December 2, 2024
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Swiss-Swedish Sandwich Podium at Killington, VT, While Paula Moltzan Dislocates Shoulder During Slalom Race

With local favorite Mikaela Shiffrin out of the race due to her injuries incurred during the Giant Slalom the prior day, the victory at Killington, Vermont, was up for grabs. Ultimately, it was a double-whammy for Switzerland, with Camille Rast winning the Slalom race on Sunday, December 1, and her teammate Wendy Holdener placing second. Equal second place at Killington […]

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Julia Schneemann | December 2, 2024
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Mikaela Shiffrin Taken Away in Sled as Sweden’s Sara Hector Claims Victory in World Cup Giant Slalom at Killington, VT

The atmosphere at Killington Resort, Vermont, was pumping on Saturday, November 30, as an audience of roughly 17,000 spectators had turned out for the women’s Giant Slalom. It had looked like a fairy tale: Mikaela Shiffrin was leading after Run 1 in Killington, 0.32 seconds ahead of Sweden’s Sara Hector. A nation’s eye was trained on the greatest Alpine skier […]

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Julia Schneemann | November 30, 2024
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Killington Resort, VT, Receives Positive Snow Control for FIS Alpine World Cup

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Vermont’s Killington Resort, the largest ski and snowboard resort in Eastern North America, has received a positive snow control announcement from the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS). Snow control for FIS races is an inspection of the conditions on a World Cup race course prior to a race to ensure the course is prepared according to FIS standards and is […]

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Avatar photo Press Release | November 21, 2024
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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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David Michael | November 14, 2024
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Killington Resort, VT, to Open Thursday, November 14

Day one is reserved exclusively for Killington, Beast 365, and Ikon Pass holders  KILLINGTON, VT (November 13, 2023) – Vermont’s Killington Resort, the largest ski and snowboard destination in Eastern North America, will kick off the 2024-25 winter season at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 14, 2024. This marks the first season as an independent resort and skiers and riders […]

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Avatar photo Press Release | November 13, 2024
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