Campgottagopee
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With the amount of people this event brings in it's hard to imagine K loses money on it.
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Tjf1967
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The mountain does but the town business owners make bank.
D.B. Cooper
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It's hard to imagine that one, if not the, most attended GS/SL events will be pulled. I mean, they get what, 30,000 people to the event? How many of Vermont's 250 or so towns have populations of <30,000? 80% or more? That's some good turnout. This event stays.
Yup.
As long as Mikaela stays hot on her skis the show should go on.
MarzNC
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Looks like some of the money from ticket sales supports the non-profit Killington World Cup Foundation. Reminds me of professional golf tournaments that raise money for a charity.
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KILLINGTON WORLD CUP FOUNDATION
The Killington World Cup Foundation is a nonprofit organization developed to support athletes at the Killington World Cup and beyond. Through this unique partnership, Killington and the KWCF are able to raise significant funding to support winter sports infrastructure and programming throughout the Northeast. In 2021, the foundation awarded grants totaling nearly $300,000 to organizations in eight states, as well as another $160,000 to support athlete housing at the Killington Cup! Since its inception four years ago, the KWCF has donated over $2,000,000 in grants ranging from $15,000 to $25,000, engaging more than 10,000 participants in programs that provide youth with opportunities and foster access to winter sports.“The KWCF is critical to not only the success of the Killington World Cup events each year, but it has changed the lives of so many young ski racers across the Northeast with its goal of benefitting local and regional youth development programs. KWCF continues to provide opportunity and critical help to clubs to help them support the dreams of their athletes,” said Olympian and broadcaster Doug Lewis.
During the Killington Cup, Killington Resort provides exclusive access to the KWCF to provide VIP ticket sales, and these funds go to support the programs throughout the season. Fundraising is a year-round project and you can learn more about the KWCF by visiting kwcfgivesback.org. While there are many World Cup events each season, The Killington Cup is the only one giving back to the community!
Campgottagopee
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If this wasn't during our deer season I would so be there. My buddies niece is on the Canadian Ski Team and will be running there.
There’s whitetails in Vermont too.
NYSkiBlog
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KILLINGTON RESORT OPENS FOR THE SEASON NOVEMBER 17
The Longest Season in the East to Open with a Day Dedicated to Pass Holders
KILLINGTON, Vt. (November 15, 2022) – Vermont’s Killington Resort, the largest ski and snowboard destination in Eastern North America, and part of POWDR, will kick off the 2022-23 winter season at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 17, 2022, becoming among the first Eastern resorts to open for skiing and snowboarding.
The first turns of the season on November 17 will be reserved exclusively for Killington Season Pass, Beast 365 and Ikon pass holders. The resort will open to the general public on Friday, November 18 at 9:00 a.m.
“Another season of skiing and riding is upon us! Mother Nature made us wait a bit this year, but we’re thrilled to be able to kick off the longest season in the East once again,” says Mike Solimano, president and general manager of Killington Resort and Pico Mountain. “The prolonged warm temperatures were good news for the crews hard at work on the new K-1 Lodge, and while it won’t be open for Day One, it is coming along nicely. We are excited to welcome the public inside for the first time over World Cup weekend.”
On November 17, K-1 Gondola and North Ridge Quad, will provide access to Rime and Reason for skiers and snowboarders from 12:00 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. Skiing and snowboarding will be on advanced terrain only, with a Woodward Mountain park in the North Ridge area on Reason. Walking will be required on the Peak Walkway to enter and exit skiable terrain. Early season conditions exist, and snowmaking and other on-mountain operations may be in progress throughout the day on open terrain.
Remaining a longstanding tradition, season pass holders are invited to enjoy free lunch on Opening Day at the Peak Lodge, or the Subie Shack located at the bottom of the North Ridge Quad as a show of gratitude for their commitment to Killington Resort. Opening day skiers and riders will also receive Day One swag, while supplies last.
Killington’s Woodward Mountain Park crew is planning to debut an early season park on Reason Thursday afternoon. The early season park is the first terrain park to open east of the Rockies each season, and the Woodward Mountain Park crew will continue to expand park offerings across the mountain as the season progresses and terrain is expanded.
This year we’re wasting no time, with the first freestyle event of the year, The Loaded Turkey rail jam on Saturday, November 19. The event will be held on a special pop-up park on Reason/Great Northern, separate from the public park. Killington will remain open to the public daily for skiing and snowboarding as conditions permit. Stay tuned to the conditions pagefor updates.
Skiers and riders can prepare for Day One by purchasing Season Passes or day tickets now at killington.com.
Base Lodge Access & Available Services
[*]All lift tickets should be purchased online, in advance or day of, at Killington.com. Kiosks and the K-1 Ticket Trailer located in Bay 2 of the K-1 parking lot will be open 9:00 a.m.-4 p.m. on November 17 and from 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. on November 18 for RFID pass pick up. Season Passes can also be picked up at the Snowshed ticket windows or any outdoor kiosk with the barcode you received.
[*]Construction continues on the all-new K-1 Base Lodge. Killington Road is currently closed at the base of Superstar, with all traffic entering and leaving on Vale Road. Guests should plan on using their car as a base lodge to boot up for skiing and riding.
[*]Food and beverages will be available at the Peak Lodge and Subie Shack at the base of the North Ridge Quad, and port-o-potties will be available at the base area. Rentals should be booked in advance and will be available to pick up in the Ramshead Lodge.
[*]Opening Day is reserved for Killington Season Pass, Beast 365 and Ikon Pass Holders. Children ages 6 and under will receive a Kids Ski Free ticket if accompanied by a season pass holder. No other passes, tickets, vouchers or reciprocal discounts will be accepted.
[*]Killington is going cashless this season. We accept Samsung, Google and Apple Pay, as well as all major credit cards. This change is going into effect as of opening day.
The Longest Season in the East to Open with a Day Dedicated to Pass Holders
KILLINGTON, Vt. (November 15, 2022) – Vermont’s Killington Resort, the largest ski and snowboard destination in Eastern North America, and part of POWDR, will kick off the 2022-23 winter season at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 17, 2022, becoming among the first Eastern resorts to open for skiing and snowboarding.
The first turns of the season on November 17 will be reserved exclusively for Killington Season Pass, Beast 365 and Ikon pass holders. The resort will open to the general public on Friday, November 18 at 9:00 a.m.
“Another season of skiing and riding is upon us! Mother Nature made us wait a bit this year, but we’re thrilled to be able to kick off the longest season in the East once again,” says Mike Solimano, president and general manager of Killington Resort and Pico Mountain. “The prolonged warm temperatures were good news for the crews hard at work on the new K-1 Lodge, and while it won’t be open for Day One, it is coming along nicely. We are excited to welcome the public inside for the first time over World Cup weekend.”
On November 17, K-1 Gondola and North Ridge Quad, will provide access to Rime and Reason for skiers and snowboarders from 12:00 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. Skiing and snowboarding will be on advanced terrain only, with a Woodward Mountain park in the North Ridge area on Reason. Walking will be required on the Peak Walkway to enter and exit skiable terrain. Early season conditions exist, and snowmaking and other on-mountain operations may be in progress throughout the day on open terrain.
Remaining a longstanding tradition, season pass holders are invited to enjoy free lunch on Opening Day at the Peak Lodge, or the Subie Shack located at the bottom of the North Ridge Quad as a show of gratitude for their commitment to Killington Resort. Opening day skiers and riders will also receive Day One swag, while supplies last.
Killington’s Woodward Mountain Park crew is planning to debut an early season park on Reason Thursday afternoon. The early season park is the first terrain park to open east of the Rockies each season, and the Woodward Mountain Park crew will continue to expand park offerings across the mountain as the season progresses and terrain is expanded.
This year we’re wasting no time, with the first freestyle event of the year, The Loaded Turkey rail jam on Saturday, November 19. The event will be held on a special pop-up park on Reason/Great Northern, separate from the public park. Killington will remain open to the public daily for skiing and snowboarding as conditions permit. Stay tuned to the conditions pagefor updates.
Skiers and riders can prepare for Day One by purchasing Season Passes or day tickets now at killington.com.
Base Lodge Access & Available Services
[*]All lift tickets should be purchased online, in advance or day of, at Killington.com. Kiosks and the K-1 Ticket Trailer located in Bay 2 of the K-1 parking lot will be open 9:00 a.m.-4 p.m. on November 17 and from 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. on November 18 for RFID pass pick up. Season Passes can also be picked up at the Snowshed ticket windows or any outdoor kiosk with the barcode you received.
[*]Construction continues on the all-new K-1 Base Lodge. Killington Road is currently closed at the base of Superstar, with all traffic entering and leaving on Vale Road. Guests should plan on using their car as a base lodge to boot up for skiing and riding.
[*]Food and beverages will be available at the Peak Lodge and Subie Shack at the base of the North Ridge Quad, and port-o-potties will be available at the base area. Rentals should be booked in advance and will be available to pick up in the Ramshead Lodge.
[*]Opening Day is reserved for Killington Season Pass, Beast 365 and Ikon Pass Holders. Children ages 6 and under will receive a Kids Ski Free ticket if accompanied by a season pass holder. No other passes, tickets, vouchers or reciprocal discounts will be accepted.
[*]Killington is going cashless this season. We accept Samsung, Google and Apple Pay, as well as all major credit cards. This change is going into effect as of opening day.
Harvey
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Just got the text that K is opening Thursday at noon for passholders only!! Woot woot, ski you there!
Jelly in my belly! Post a few pics!
