Mountain Biking is taking off at Killington this summer. Photos courtesy Killington.
Vermont Business Magazine Vermont’s Killington Resort, the largest mountain resort in Eastern North America and a POWDR company, today announced the 2018 Summer Event Schedule including the Fox US Open of Mountain Biking August 1-5, 2018, and the Under Armour Mountain Running Series August 25, 2018. In addition to more than 20 events this summer, Killington’s summer operations continue to expand. A Woodward WreckTangleand additional summer attractions will be added to theAdventure Center. Inspired by Woodward, WreckTangle is an outdoor ninja obstacle challenge course designed to encourage kids and adults to overcome challenges by using skill, strength, creativity, imagination and determination while igniting spatial awareness, athleticism, agility, and amusement.
Additionally, Killington’s Mountain Bike Park will make improvements to beginner terrain, unveil the newly completed Krusty Trail on Ramshead and extend riding hours. The Bike Park will also host two key events this summer: the Vermont Bike & Brew on June 15-17 featuring organized riding for all levels, live music and local Vermont brews; and the Fox US Open of Mountain Biking will land in Killington August 1-5 with a race for every age rider.
“The opportunity to host the Fox US Open of Mountain Biking will showcase the investment Killington has put into the bike park to design trails for all levels of riders,” says Justin Pill, events & sponsorships manager at Killington Resort. “This event will attract some of the best mountain bike athletes from all over the country competing in the US Open Downhill, US Open Enduro, Best Whip, Kids Open with Grom Bomb and Adaptive DH Race. Vendors, live music and group laps will create a party like atmosphere for all.”
Memorial Day Weekend at Killington is expected to feature prime late-spring skiing and riding (conditions permitting), plus the kickoff of summer operations including the Killington Golf Course, Adventure Center and Mountain Bike Park, followed by events for all types of athletes from golfers to runners. The Cooler in the Mountains concert series starts July 14 and returns to the K-1 base area for 8 weeks featuring local and national entertainment. The summer season closes out with the well-known Killington Brewfest on September 29.
2018 Summer Event Line-Up
May 26-28 Killington Stage Race
June 15-17 Vermont Bike & Brew
June 23 Long Trail Century Ride
Saturdays June 30 – July 8 Killington MusicFestival Concerts
July 2-5 American Junior Golf Association
July 14 Race 2 The Peak
Saturdays July 14-September 1 Cooler in the Mountains Concert Series
July 20-21 Killington Wine Festival
August 1-5 Fox US Open of Mountain Biking
August 10 High Fives Golf Tournament
August 10-11 High Fives Foundation Golf & Adaptive Mountain Bike Weekend
August 25 Under Armour Mountain Running Series
September 14-16 Spartan Race
September 21-23 Eastern States Cup Downhill
September 21-23 Downhill Throwdown
September 29 Killington Brewfest
About Killington Resort
Killington Resort is a four season destination sitting on 3,000 acres in the heart of Central Vermont’s Green Mountains. The Beast of the East boasts 92 miles of diverse snow sports terrain spread across six peaks including Pico Mountain, served by the most expansive lift network and snowmaking system in Eastern North America. After the snow melts, Killington features an 18-hole championship golf course, the family-friendly Snowshed Adventure Center and Beast Mountain Coaster, 15 miles of scenic hiking trails and the largest Bike Park in the East with 35 miles of mountain biking trails and further expansion underway, designed by Gravity Logic. The seemingly infinite après, dining, and lodging options have made Killington a world-class destination for East Coast adventure enthusiasts for over 55 years. Killington is a POWDR company. Visit killington.com for more information and be social with #beast365 and #beastmtb.
Source: KILLINGTON, VT (May 1, 2018) –Killington. Beast 365 Year-Round Season Pass, killington.com.