Rime and East Fall Junction at Killington, 11:00 AM, November 12, 2005

Rime and East Fall Junction at Killington, 11:00 AM, November 12, 2005

Today is a beautiful reprise from the grey "Twig Season" that we have been experiencing the last several days. At 11:00 AM, the temperature I measured at the Ki Base Lodge was 39 degrees, with bright sunshine and a beautiful blue sky.

Snow making on the upper slopes of Killington is quite visible. In todays picture, you can see the junction of Rime, East Glades and East Fall. From what I could see on the mountain, it looked like snowmaking had been suspended for the day with rising temperatures. However, I am not certain of this, as I could hear a very loud and constant release of compressed air coming from the Royal Flush Area, and compressors could still be heard turning near the base.

In town, many weekenders have arrived to open up their houses and condo's for the season. I spoke with a few who had hiked up to the peak for a few turns earlier in the morning. (You can actually see footprints in the snow on the picture) According to the people I spoke with, a few more days of snow making, or some natural snow, are needed before the Glades area is ready for prime time. That being said, there is an air of excitement around town as people get ready to launch the 2005/2006 ski season.