“People touch our lives if only for a moment, And yet we’re not the same from that moment on, The time is not important, The moment is forever.” – Fern Bork Like the beauty of snow falling in Spring, embrace it while it is there, for those daffodils bright and beautiful may only glisten in […]
Member Spotlight Monday: Black Dog Sports
Black Dog Sports, led by Dave Manning since 1995, stands out for offering premier ski and snowboard gear and services. With a unique background in racing both skiing and snowboarding, Dave brings unparalleled expertise to hand tuning and selecting equipment. Located conveniently at the Mountain Green Resort near the top of Killington Access Road, Black […]
It’s Merchant Pass Time
KPAA Community Message: October 13, 2023 “Anyone who thinks fallen leaves are dead has never watched them dancing on a windy day.” – Shira Tamir photo credit: Bree Sarandrea This morning I stepped outside and instantly felt the cool air hit my cheeks, causing me to zip up my jacket and pull my hat down […]
Ribbon Cutting, Color Bursts, Renewals
October 5, 2023 KPAA Community Message “Small towns are like metronomes; with the slightest flick, the beat changes. — Mitch Albom The town of Killington and about 60 state and U.S. representatives boarded two buses on Wednesday and made their way down to the future site of Killington Forward’s municipal water project’s pump house. After the ribbon and […]
Health, Moving Killington Forward & Brewfest!
September 29, 2023 KPAA Community Message “I am on a mission to change the culture of the outdoor community to prioritize and honor mental health” – Drew Petersen Drew Petersen delivered an impactful talk this week focusing on the significant and often overlooked issues related to mental health and suicide within the skiing community. Drew, a […]
Pies, Fox US Open, ALZ Walk
September 22, 2023 KPAA Community Message “Autumn teaches us the beauty of letting go. Growth requires release—it’s what the trees do.” – ka’ala Happy Fall! Somehow tomorrow is September 23rd and here we are at the Autumn Equinox. It’s official as of 2:50 AM Saturday morning! The mornings are crisp, the leaves are starting to change, apples are […]
Spartan, Fairytales, & Whoopie Pies
KPAA Community Message September 15, 2023 “The phrase I can’t doesn’t mean anything to me because through my efforts I have learned that anything is possible” – Joe De Sena, Spartan Founder Photo Credit: Spartan Website It’s a busy weekend and it looks like the weather will be perfect for all the multiple events that are […]
Mental Health Discussion Led by Professional Skier Drew Petersen
Drew Petersen is on a mission to change our culture surrounding mental health. He opens up about navigating the mountains and valleys of mental health, trauma, and suicidal thoughts through the lens of ski touring. This presentation is open to all interested Killington Resort and Pico Mountain employees and community members – please join […]
Membership Renewal Kick Off
KPAA Community Message September 8, 2023 “A true community is not just about being geographically close to someone or part of the same social web network. It’s about feeling connected and responsible for what happens. Humanity is our ultimate community, and everyone plays a crucial role.” – Yehuda Berg Many of you have already received […]
Happy Labor Day weekend! KPAA Director Named
Board of Directors’ News September 1, 2023 Happy Labor Day weekend! I have always thought of this weekend as the last weekend of summer. Based on the weather forecast, summer it will be! First and Foremost I want to announce the exciting news that Kelly Morrissey has accepted the position of Director of the KPAA. […]