By Karen D. Lorentz Sixty-four years ago on President’s Week, the Killington Ski Area was discovered by skiers, and they’ve flocked to the area ever since, making it the leader in Vermont and the East in skier visits. That four […]
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Vaccination requirement lifted at Killington and Pico resorts
Staff report Mike Solimano, president and general manager of Killington/Pico Ski Resort Partners, LLC, announced in a letter to staff earlier this week that Covid-19 vaccination would no longer be required for employment. “On behalf of Powdr, I am pleased […]
Cooler in the Mountains lineup announced
Killington Resort, the largest mountain resort in Eastern North America, and a POWDR company, announced the 2021 Cooler in the Mountains concert series, presented by Bud Light Seltzer. The concerts will feature Annie in the Water, Dalton & The Sheriffs and more. […]
Killington announces new K-1 Lodge
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.
John Cumming steps down as CEO of Powdr
On Thursday, June 7, Powdr announced key changes to its executive team, including that John Cumming, founder and chairman, will step down as CEO. Powdr is Killington Resort and Pico Mountain’s parent company. Stepping up are Wade Martin, who has […]
Killington Resort becomes largest car charging hub in New England
hroughout the Vermont’s Killington Resort has claimed the title of New England’s largest electric car charging hub with a total of 45 electric vehicle (EV) chargers throughout the resort’s properties. As a part of Powdr’s Play Forever sustainability efforts Killington Resort […]
Powdr restructuring; acquisitions focus on adventure lifestyle
By Karen D. Lorentz Powdr, Killington and Pico’s parent company since 2007, has restructured and is expanding — this time with its first foray outside the U.S. with the licensing of the Woodward Riviera Maya facility at the Hard Rock […]
The World Cup may come to Killington!
The World Cup may come to Killington! If accepted, it would be the first time The World Cup has been hosted on the east coast since 1991 KILLINGTON — Killington has received preliminary approval to host the 2016 Audi FIS […]
Insights on Powdr and Killington
Historical perspective holds true today By Karen D. Lorentz In a July 2008 interview, Powdr Corp CEO John D. Cumming shared his story and philosophy of skiing. He spoke simply and directly as he discussed his love of skiing and […]
PCMR sold to Vail Resorts
Business as usual for Killington The sad saga of two ski-industry titans disputing the future of Park City Mountain Resort is over. Powdr, the owner and operator of Killington Resort and Pico Mountain, has agreed to sell its Park City […]