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Vermont Business Magazine World Cup ski racing returns to Vermont’s Killington Resort with the 2024 Stifel Killington Cup taking place on Thanksgiving weekend, November 29 - December 1. This year's event will have no shortage of passion and excitement, especially since Mikaela Shiffrin is on track for her historic 100th win as the fastest female ski racer. Here’s everything your audience needs to know ahead of the Stifel Killington Cup.
- TICKETS: General admission tickets are only $10/day. There are also grandstand tickets still available, providing an unparalleled view of the races. Tickets are available HERE.
- A percentage from all ticket options benefit the Killington World Cup Foundation (KWCF), which supports athlete team services and provides grants to bolster winter sports infrastructure and access to winter sports throughout the region.
- Proceeds from 2023 ticket sales supported over 33 winter sports programs in eight states.
- PARKING: Parking is FREE and shuttles are available around Killington Resort. Paid preferred parking can be purchased HERE.
- MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT:
- The weekend will be packed with entertainment and live music including Fitz and the Tantrums, Matt Quinn (lead singer from Mt. Joy), Eve 6, and DJ Ross One.
- DJ Ross One will kick off the entertainment on Friday, November 29 followed by the athlete bib presentation and a fireworks display.
- Saturday’s events will kick off with Killington’s Opening Parade at 9AM; this year’s parade features more than 900 children (most ever).
- World Cup Rebels will be hosting an Après Ski Party benefitting World Cup Dreams Foundation on Saturday, November 30 starting at 3PM.
- SKIING: Killington is OPEN to the public for skiing and riding!
- WHO TO WATCH:
- Two-time Olympic Gold Medalist, six-time Stifel Killington Cup slalom winner and winningest alpine skier in history Mikaela Shiffrin
- World Cup podium skier and University of Vermont graduate Paula Moltzan
- U.S. Olympians AJ Hurt and Nina O’Brien
- HEROIC INITIATIVE:
- U.S. Ski & Snowboard’s female empowerment initiative, titled HERoic, will be hosting a women’s panel on Saturday, November 30 at 6PM.
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