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Resort Update
The Killington Bike Park will reopen for MORE biking this weekend, October 22-23 with service from the Snowshed and Ramshead Express lifts. Hours will be 10:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. The K-1 Gondola, Peak Lodge and Snowshed Adventure Center will not be open but stop by the Snowshed Umbrella Bar for drinks and grab and go food items.
Another summer season has come and gone in Killington; thanks to everyone who came and made this the most successful summer ever at The Beast. Winter is right around the corner though stay tuned for opening day details.
Killington Sports and Snowshed retail will be running a 60% off sale. This will include select outerwear, base layers, mid layers, gloves, goggles and helmets along with bike accessories and clothing. The sale will run through Sunday, October 23.
- Killington Sports Route 4 is now open 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. daily.
- Snowshed Retail will be open 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. this weekend only.
Time is running out Pico Fans; purchase your My Pico Season Pass or Express Card before midnight tonight, October 20th or pay more!
Preston's, at the Grand Hotel, is open daily from 7:00 – 10:00 a.m. for breakfast and re-opens from 4:00-10:00 p.m. with full dinner served 5:00-9:00 p.m.
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2016-2017 Merchant Pass & Volunteer Info
2016-2017 Merchant Pass Rates:
- Local Merchant Pass: $429.00+tax
- Available to employees of KPAA member businesses in good-standing located in Killington, Bridgewater, Mendon, Pittsfield & Plymouth only.
- Regional Merchant Pass: $599.00+tax
- Available to employees of KPAA member businesses in good-standing located outside of Killington, Bridgewater, Mendon, Pittsfield & Plymouth.
Information Session:
- Thursday, November 17 at 4:00 PM (Location TBD)
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*Attendance at one Information Session is required for Local Merchant Passholders.
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World Cup Information
World Cup Banners
Help us welcome World Cup spectators and competitors to town with banners on your business! The banners are 3' x 5' in size and cost $100 per banner (all inclusive of design, printing and permitting).
The final deadline to order a banner for your business is November 4th. Please email our office at admin@killingtonpico.org if you are interested & follow the link below if you'd like to order a banner for your business! |
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Calendar Listing
We are working on a community-wide calendar listing of events and want to make sure we don’t miss anything. Please fill out the Google Doc Form (link below) and if you have any additional questions please reach out to Amy Laramie at alaramie@killington.com.
Some things we have started to hear about are movie premiers, Thanksgiving feasts, athlete signings, 5K Turkey Trot. We know there is a lot more happening and we want to hear it all.
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Posters
We have a limited number of posters available at the Killington Welcome Center for member businesses who would like to display them.
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Vermont Holiday Festival December 2nd & 3rd
We need tree sponsors for this year's Vermont Holiday Festival! Prizes will be awarded for the "Best in Show" and many other fun superlatives.
Click the link below to learn more about sponsoring a tree at this year's festival!
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Member-to-Member Benefits Survey
Many of the benefits of membership with the KPAA come from your fellow members. Click here to see your full list of member-to-member benefits, updated regularly.
If you'd like to provide a member benefit to your fellow KPAA members, please click the button below and fill out the form. We thank you in advance for your support!
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Hospitality Corner
Secret Shopper Program
Please email our office at admin@killingtonpico.org to let us know if your business is interested in participating in this year's Secret Shopper Program.
Weekly Tip: "The Sensory Experience. Six dimensions are redefining what customer experience is in the digital age. [...] Scents have been proven to eliminate stress, stimulate fond memories and inspire customers. The right scent has been shown to make people more comfortable at hotels, shorten the time they think they are waiting at banks, and improve sense of performance at a gym." Click below to read more.
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Volunteer Opportunities
The 2015/2016 Merchant Pass volunteer opportunities have ended.
If you are a 2016/2017 Local Merchant Pass holder, please use the link below to sign up for an upcoming volunteer opportunity. Please remember, as a Local Merchant Pass holder, you are required to complete 8 volunteer hours before October 15, 2017.
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Job Opportunity
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Welcome Center Assistant
The Killington Pico Area Association seeks an energetic Welcome Center Assistant. The position aids in the promotion of the area by organizing, maintaining, and displaying printed information and responding to inquiries of visitors.
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Upcoming Events
- Local Yokel Pass Party on Thursday, October 20 at JAX Food & Games
- MTB Park Open Saturday, October 22 & Sunday, October 23 at Snowshed & Ramshead
- Golf with Your Dog Day! on Sunday, October 23 at GMNGC
- The Power of Stone in Vermont History on Tuesday, October 25 at Vermont Marble Museum
- Pumpkin Carving Contest on Thursday, October 27 at JAX Food & Games
- KES Halloween Party, Parade & Haunted House on Friday, October 28 at Killington Elementary School
- Woodstock Film Festival: Dark Horse on Saturday, October 29 at Billings Farm & Museum
- Rutland Halloween Parade on Saturday, October 29 in Downtown Rutland
- A Family Halloween on Sunday, October 30 at Billings Farm & Museum
- 53rd Annual Halloween Party on Monday, October 31 at Wobbly Barn
Do you have an event you would like added to our calendar? Email our office at admin@killingtonpico.org with details on your business' event!
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Get up-to-date information by following the KPAA on social media, checking our website,
or by emailing us directly:
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