The World Cup is, officially, a go for Killington.
The Vermont resort received a positive snow control announcement from the International Ski Federation (FIS) on Wednesday, meaning that next week’s women’s World Cup races on, as scheduled.
With the announcement, Killington can assure international race teams and ski racing fans traveling to central Vermont for Thanksgiving weekend that both the giant slalom and slalom races will take place on the Superstar course, Nov. 27-28.
“I can confidently say that the entire Killington community is excited to hear the news of FIS approval for race course snow preparation, giving the green light to bring world class elite ski racing to the East coast just ten days from today,” said Herwig Demschar, World Cup local organizing chairman.