Nor'Beaster
We can't get enough of spring in the mountains, and we'll be celebrating with five jam-packed weeks of music, competitions, soft snow and more. Come and get it! While you can check out all of our spring events below, head over to the calendar for the latest on what's ahead.
Bud Light Shamrock Scavenger Hunt
Bud Light Shamrock Scavenger Hunt is a resort-wide adventure hunt for teams or individuals. Each member of your team must register at the Killington Tent outside the Snowshed and K1 Base Lodges. Participants must be at green circle ability level or above to enter this event. Ski/ride around the resort to find strategically placed Shamrock logos and return to the Killington tent to win a prize! All Shamrock logos will be hidden on green circle trails only and there will be only one prize per participant. Registration is open 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at both locations. The event goes until all logos are found or 3:00 p.m., whichever comes first.
Date: March 17, 2013
Location: Killington Resort
Live Music with Marco Benevento
Kick back at the Wobbly Barn and enjoy a live set with Marco Benevento, a rock pianist known equally well for wildly original compositions and renditions of Leonard Cohen, Pink Floyd, My Morning Jacket and beyond. His tools include pedals, amplifiers, circuit-bent toys and sundry effects around his acoustic piano set-up. He's appeared everywhere from Carnegie Hall and the Montreal Jazz Festival to Celebrate Brooklyn, and we're more than excited to add the Wobbly Barn to the list. Tickets can be purchased from the Wobbly Barn; $10 each.
Date: March 21, 2013
Location: The Wobbly Barn
Snoe.down
American jam band favorite moe. returns to Central Vermont to host Snoe.down 2013, the all-ages winter music & sports festival. With venues at both Vermont’s Killington Resort and the Spartan Arena in neighboring Rutland, it promises to be a weekend of winter fun and music. Check out Killington Lodging and Snow Sports School for festival-friendly lodging and lessons!
Date: March 22-24, 2013
Location: Bear Mountain
Live Music with the Pete Kilpatrick Band and John Popper of Blues Traveler
Grammy winner John Popper joins the Pete Kilpatrick Band for a special springtime set at Killington's own Wobbly Barn! Soft spring turns rounded out with high-energy live music in this intimate venue - it's the perfect recipe for the last Friday night in March. Tickets can be purchased from the Wobbly Barn; $15 each.
Date: March 29, 2013
Location: The Wobbly Barn
The Hibernation Park Jam
It's been a season packed with new features, great events and next-level setups, but unfortunately, all good things must come to an end. We’re cleaning out the closet and we found a bunch of prizes, including a 40” Flat Screen TV in the box! So, before we put the metal back in the shop, it’s time to lap the parks for one last weekend. Come shred with us in a laid-back competition format, win great prizes, and send Bear Mountain out in style! Soft landings, hoodies, goggle tans, and a BBQ are all on the agenda for this event.
Keep an eye out for live music at the Wobbly Barn and Pico Mountain, and Ski Vermont Specialty Food Tastings, too!
Dates: March 30, 2013
Location: Bear Mountain
Live Music with Fuel
Rock staple FUEL storms into the Wobbly Barn with original lead vocalist Brett Scallions and a trio of top five singles. After selling out tours all over the world, the band hits Killington with a serious set to top off a full day of park riding, Ski Vermont visits and more.
Date: March 30, 2013
Location: The Wobbly Barn
Easter Egg Hunt and Sunrise Service
Services are set to be held at the Snowshed Lodge. Doors open at 6:00 a.m., with the service set to begin at 6:30 a.m. Join us afterward for a community breakfast before the kids hunt for treats! The hunting begins at 8:00 a.m. around the Snowshed and Ramshead Lodges, both indoor and out. We'll have a special egg search set aside for the toddlers at Ramshead from 9:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. The event is free but seating is limited - see you with the sunrise!
Dates: March 31, 2013
Location: Killington Resort
Bud Light Bear Mountain Mogul Challenge
The Killington Tradition returns with live music, a vendor village, and soft bumps all day long.
Dates: April 6-7, 2013
Location: Bear Mountain
VT Brewfest, Season Pass Holder BBQ and Demo Day
Enjoy local Vermont Brews outside the Roaring Brook Umbrella Bars! If you're a Season Pass Holder, we'd like to thank you for the good times - lunch is on us, so stop by for a free BBQ. While the snow is soft and the sun is shining, get a taste of something even better than BBQ - a new pair of skis! All local shops have been invited to set up outside the Roaring Brook Umbrella Bars to demo and sell their skis or boards at a discount, so come and get it and try before you buy, of course! Conniption Fits will hit the stage at the Roaring Brook Umbrella Bars from 2:00 - 5:00 p.m., and everyone is welcome to soak in the sun and jam with us. Season Pass BBQ lunch not valid for Killington Express Card holders or NOR'BEASTER Spring Pass holders. Midweek Pass holders are invited to the BBQ and can buy a lift ticket for their own use at a 50% discount for 4/13/13 if they want to make some turns too.
Date: April 13, 2013
Location: Killington Resort
Pond Skimming Championships
The bravest skiers and riders put their skills to the test as they attempt to cross the freezing-cold spring pond. Competitors will be judged on skim, costume, splash and crowd cheer. Whether you choose to skim or spectate, be there! Plus steel drums followed by seven-piece reggae band Saylyn will hit the stage at the Roaring Brook Umbrella Bars from 2:00 - 5:00 p.m., so soak in the sun and some great beats.
Date: April 20, 2013
Location: Killington Resort
Meat Up
The time has come, and our grill is sweet. Let's get together and eat some meat. That's right, we'll be barbecuing with a menu for everyone and rocking out with the Joey Leone Band. They take the stage at the Roaring Brook Umbrella Bars from 2:00- 5:00 p.m., so come join them in soaking up some springtime!
Dates: April 27, 2013
Location: Killington Resort
May Day Slalom
Come out and test your skills on a downhill slalom course to celebrate spring. This is a timed, FREE event and all competitors will receive one Killington Lift Ticket for the 2013/14 season valid through December 15, excluding peak dates.
Dates: May 1, 2013
Location: Killington Resort
Killington Triathlon and Cinco de Mayo
Ski Superstar, bike the Killington work roads and run down to the Snowshed Base Lodge and back up to the Roaring Brook Umbrella Bars. Do you have what it takes to win the Killington Triathlon? Get in shape and bring your A-game!
After you've recovered from Triathlon Victory, lap Superstar a few times and head on over to the Roaring Brook Umbrella Bars to celebrate Cinco De Mayo in style with a foot stomping set from six-piece Fry Daddy from 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. and drink specials.
Dates: May 4, 2013
Location: Killington Resort
Killington Area Events
Everyone is getting in on the NOR'BEASTER party, including some of your favorite places on the Access Road! Look for special events, performances and discounts in the coming weeks.
All information, dates and times are subject to change.
