killington's disastrous hosting of WC ski races

I find the folks that don't wear helmets aren't worried about losing any more brain cells anyway. I mean, where ya gonna mount yer go pro, guy ?
clearly, I'm down with the hippie skier vibes..just don't be a troll cunt. Half my friends still ski, so get over the ski versus ride BS. most of my old windsurfing buds gravitated to kiting but who cares ? as long as you're still ripping and having fun..fuck it. and didn't your mama teach you it's rude to point ?
This GUY doesn't ski but he rips on guitar. we worked at the Orpheum in Boston together for over ten years. got him to show up for Matty Stubbs band at sinclair loungue in harvard square before going to Marley Mondays at Sally O's....guy

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Willy... you may have missed a few things since you last hung out. Idaho is Timberridge's code for French Fries which he eats while hanging upside down.


This one's for you tho:

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still confused about the french fries, but I will try to catch up...that sailboard thing is neat but all that sail seems like it's in the way. Levi is a master, tho...pretty rad.
I love when young athletes try shit that seems impossible and pull it off .
and how the fuck do you embed stuff here ? are there instructions ? Codes to use ??

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Sounds like they may be stepping up the security:

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PLEASE LEAVE BAGS AT HOME
All persons and bags will be searched prior to entering the World Cup venue. We strongly suggest that you do not bring bags to the venue; priority for security screening will be given to those without bags. Persons with bags should expect long lines and wait times when entering the venue. Keep the following tips in mind when planning your arrival to the venue.

• Only bring what you absolutely need to the venue
• Arrive early; shuttle service begins at 6:30 a.m.
• Do not bring any of the following prohibited items: chairs, alcoholic beverages, glass containers, knives, weapons, laser pointers, pets, illegal drugs, or drones.

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from http://www.killington.com/site/to-do/World-Cup/FAQ

Good looks on the race hill.
Pretty cool to see the process.

http://www.killington.com/site/mount...superstar.html

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Good looks on the race hill.
Pretty cool to see the process.

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The stoke tonight at K for World Cup is at fever pitch. About 2000 fans at the bib selection for the GS tomorrow. Mikaela was throwing hats to the crowd. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...e8e7d96401.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...6b67dc07b1.jpg

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44` w/ wind gusting to 28mph at my place bob, Going to be a bit tough for the GS race today, break out the rock salt.

Beer packed and loaded in the truck, leaving soon, Lets Party!

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Back for the Slalom tomorrow!

Nice shots

Definitely ranks up there with the best sporting events I have ever seen. K did a fantastic job. More people this year, less congestion, no lines to pee, minimal beer lines.

Local favorite Mikaela Shiffrin finishes second in Killington World Cup race
Associated Press Published 5:30 p.m. ET Nov. 25, 2017

KILLINGTON, Vt. (AP) — Mikaela Shiffrin had a roaring crowd in her corner, possibly the biggest to watch a women's World Cup race.

But it was not enough to overcome Germany's Viktoria Rebensburg and a mistake early in her run in a stirring duel Saturday on Killington's aptly named Superstar trail.

Rebensburg won her second straight World Cup giant slalom by edging Shiffrin, the overall points leader who was skiing in the state where she attended school.

The German finished two runs on Killington's Superstar trail in 1 minute, 57.63 seconds, with Shiffrin 0.67 back. Manuela Moelgg of Italy held on for third, 1.49 seconds off the lead.

The race took place before about 18,000 fans — organizers believe it the largest crowd for a women's World Cup race.

And what a race they saw. The second run turned into a showdown star skiers, with the last four each taking over the top spot.

Moelgg had been third after the first run and went into the lead with a strong run. Then Shiffrin took her turn. She is a product of Burke Mountain Academy in northern Vermont and was greeted with thunderous cheers as she left the gate. The noise followed her all the way down the course. She had a great run and wound up 0.82 seconds ahead of Moelgg.

But the day belonged to Vebensburg, who had a superlative second run despite what she described as a big mistake at the top of the course. She said she was surprised she came out on top, and by the margin of victory.

"Sometimes when you make a mistake, you know you have to charge, to go 100 percent," Rebensburg said. "Sometimes mistakes can make you faster."

Still, Shiffrin was pleased with her progress in giant slalom since the opener in Soelden.

"This was a step in the right direction," she said, adding she felt more confident at Killington. She made a few adjustments to her equipment and her attitude.

"I felt like I made some good turns," she said.

Stephanie Brunner of Austria was fourth in 1:59.28 and Federica Brignone of Italy was fifth in 1:59.38. Tessa Worley of France — the giant slalom winner at Killington last season in the first World Cup race held at the resort — was sixth.

The sunshine that greeted the racers for the first run gave way to thick clouds as the second run progressed. It was spitting rain by the time the last skiers took to the course. The overcast made it difficult to see, what racers call flat light conditions.

Rebensburg said she was praying it wouldn't start raining hard before she got out of the gate.

"We train in all kinds of weather, on all kinds of snow," she said. "We know how to handle it. When you're in good shape, it really doesn't matter."

Rebensburg was surprised by the many fans and said Killington is building a great reputation with the skiers.

"The crowd cheers for everyone," she said. "And this just a well-organized event. The good conditions make it possible for us to have a really good race, and race at the highest level."

The World Cup circuit returned to Killington and Vermont this year after a successful weekend of racing in 2016.

"East Coast fans are just incredible," Shiffrin said. She mentioned a message she'd received from a fan before Saturday's race. "It said, 'We're not here to watch you win, we're here to support you.'"

The day of racing began with a moment of silence for David Poisson, the French skier who was killed Nov. 13 while training in Canada.

Racing continues at Killington on Sunday with the women's slalom. Shiffrin won the slalom at Killington last year.

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Wow, just wow! It looked incredible on TV at the shop. I have to get up there next year. Great shots you guys, that pic of Shiffy is awesome , vt-f. She looks so freaking stoked. Enjoy the day. Slalom on Superstar.
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Up for yesterday's GS is coming up on the Olympic Channel, right now.

The hill looks good as they setup and inspect. Snowing!

http://www.killington.com/site/mount...uperstar.html?

Slalom live on the ipad on nbcsn

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Up for yesterday's GS is coming up on the Olympic Channel, right now.

The hill looks good as they setup and inspect. Snowing!

http://www.killington.com/site/mount...uperstar.html?

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Friend just texted me that it's dumping ice pellets! Ow!

confident VT Freeheel will have a full report

Shiffrin wins

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Wow dude great shots!

Shiffrin FTW. Fun watching live on NBC. Looks like a blast.

Spoiler ? Really ? Jong !

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All things even, She's unbeatable; The rare athlete that stands alone from their peers. A Hannah Kearny, or Sarah Burke (rip) type

And she's a sweetheart... Looks like Killington ran another great event and the crowd came, too. Props to all involved and sorry to miss it.

Great shots VT-F and nice score.

Showing it on the Olympic channel now. Bode commentating

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Goniff and I had a great weekend hanging out and watching great skiers ski. All of the skiers we heard being interviewed said they were thankful for the great support and crazy cheering no matter who they were.
Mike and his crew do a great job and are already planning next years festivities.

What a great set of races. Kudos to the Kmart crews.

between mags and OG racing friends I think I would have "known" 40-50 at the races.


Shiffrin is ridiculously good as is Vlhova

Great set of photos VT-F! Goniff got some great ones too. Looks like it was a blast.

Sick photos, thanks guys- I watched from my couch while grading :(

Let all the doubters be quiet.

Quite what? (sorry)