First Stop Board Barn Hosts 2nd Annual Ski & Snowboard Film Festival powered by Salomon to Benefit Vermont Adaptive Ski & Sports 

KILLINGTON, Vt. (Nov. 6, 2025) — First Stop Board Barn, Killington’s locally owned ski, snowboard, bike, and paddle shop, announced it will host the 2nd Annual First Stop Ski & Snowboard Film Festival, on Saturday, Nov. 22, at the Paramount Theater in Rutland. The event is presented by Longview Commercial Real Estate and powered by Salomon. Net proceeds from the event will benefit Vermont Adaptive Ski & Sports, a statewide nonprofit that empowers adaptive athletes through outdoor sports and recreation.

Doors open at 6 p.m. The event begins at 7 p.m. Tickets are available online at paramountvt.org for $20/each.

Following last year’s show with more than 175 in attendance, this year’s festival is expected to draw more than 500 people for an unforgettable night celebrating the spirit of mountain life — from high-energy ski and snowboard films to raffle prizes, giveaways, and community connection.

For event organizer Randy Elles, brand director of First Stop Board Barn and lifelong member of the Killington ski community, this event carries special meaning.

“My brother, Maxwell Elles, a Killington Mountain School alumnus, suffered a spinal cord injury in 2012 after a snowboarding accident on Ovation at Killington Resort,” said Elles. “At first, he couldn’t walk — but with the help of organizations like Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports and the High Fives Foundation, he’s made an incredible recovery. Our goal with this event is to support other adaptive athletes like Max while inspiring the next generation of skiers and riders to see where their passion can take them.”

The festival aims to spotlight not only world-class ski and snowboard films from the likes of Salomon’s Blank Collective “One Step Ahead” and “Cold Calls” and Burton + Red Bull Media House’s “Paved,” but also the creative and professional paths available in the industry — from filmmaking and photography to design and product innovation.

“Only a handful of athletes make it to the Olympics or the World Cup,” said Elles. “But there’s a whole world behind the scenes where that same passion and creativity can thrive — that’s what we want to showcase and celebrate. In addition to five films from the top snowsports filmmakers in the industry, we’re also highlighting one of our local Board Barn Team athletes, 15-year-old, Donovan Mosca and his short film “The Path to the Light.”

Sponsorship and Community Involvement

First Stop is currently inviting local businesses, brands, and community partners to get involved through sponsorships, in-kind donations, or group participation. Sponsorship opportunities help offset event costs while keeping tickets affordable and maximizing funds raised for Vermont Adaptive.

Presenting Partners:

• First Stop Board Barn
• Salomon
• Longview Commercial Real Estate

Black Diamond Sponsors:

• Killington / Pico Resort
• Killington Mountain School
• Killington Pico Realty
• Forerunner Ski Shop
• Von Trapp Brewing
• Ski Vermont
• Haselkorn, Inc.
• Last Frontier Heli

Blue Square Sponsors:

• Vermont Regenerative Medicine

Green Circle Sponsors:

• Arcade
• Burton
• Darn Tough
• Cotopaxi
• Helly Hansen
• Hestra
• Oakley
• Skida
• Smart Wool
• Snowed Inn
• Solo Stoves
• And more!

Businesses interested in sponsoring or supporting the event are encouraged to reach out to Randy Elles at (802) 558-3055 or randy@firststopboardbarn.com.

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About First Stop Board Barn

Founded in 1979, First Stop Board Barn is Vermont’s premier ski, snowboard, bike, and paddle shop, proudly located at the base of Killington Resort. Family-owned and operated, First Stop has been serving mountain athletes and outdoor enthusiasts for over four decades with expert service, quality gear, and deep community roots.

About Vermont Adaptive Ski & Sports

Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports is a nationally recognized organization that empowers people of all abilities through inclusive sports and recreational programming regardless of ability to pay. Sports and recreational opportunities include alpine skiing, snowboarding, and other winter sports; kayaking, canoeing, stand-up paddle boarding, cycling, mountain biking, sailing, rock climbing, horseback riding, Veterans programs and retreats, and more. More than 600 volunteers serve athletes from all over the world at Vermont Adaptive’s current winter program locations including Pico Mountain, Killington; Sugarbush Resort/Mt. Ellen, Waitsfield; Bolton Valley Resort, Bolton; Saskadena Six Ski Area, Woodstock; Bromley Mountain, Peru; Stratton Mountain Resort, Stratton; and other various mountains upon request. In the summer and fall seasons, the organization provides adaptive adventures throughout Vermont including on the Burlington waterfront and bike path on Lake Champlain, Chittenden County, Waterbury/Montpelier and Mad River Valley, Rutland and Windsor Counties and points south. For a complete map of program locations and offerings, visit vermontadaptive.org.

About Salomon

Founded in 1947 in Annecy, in the heart of the French Alps, Salomon has always been driven by a passion for outdoor sports. Salomon initially designed ski bindings which led to the creation of ski boots, skis, snowboards to today where they design some of the world’s most technologically advanced sustainable products in skiing, snowboarding, and footwear.

About Longview Commercial Real Estate

Longview Commercial Real Estate is based in Killington and is laser-focused on selling commercial real estate in Central and Southern Vermont. Broker, Andy Paluch, has been the top-producing commercial agent in Rutland County and one of the top five in the State of Vermont since 2022.  Andy serves on the Boards of the Vermont Association of Realtors and the Rutland Downtown Partnership, dedicating his time to addressing Vermont’s housing challenges and driving economic development throughout the region.