Killington Peak - Manmade Blizzard, January 16, 2006 2:30 PM

Killington Peak - Manmade Blizzard, January 16, 2006 2:30 PM

Cold, blustery, sunny, brilliant sky, fresh snow, man-made blizzard, packed powder, blue ice... Pick your adjective, and today at Killington probably fits with it.

We were very fortunate this weekend to have a full inn, even after the storms that started the weekend off. Many of our guests this weekend have stayed with us before, so they were very comfortable with being at Killington. They helped the first time guests, by telling them about things to do, and seeing them out and about town. Guests over the weekend had skied in every conceivable combination of weather. Friday - Sunny and 50, Saturday - Torrential NCP, Sunday - Icy Cold with strong winds, Monday - Brilliant Sunshine. Ah.. winter in New England.

But in addition to skiing, we had shopping trips to Manchester (very serious credit card damage by the way), art gallery hopping in Woodstock, moonlit dog sled rides at Mountain Top, the Budweiser Clydesdales, and a weekend of playoff football. Quite literally something for everyone.

The mountain is in the process of major resurfacing operations. When I visited the mountain in early afternoon, it looked like every snow gun Killington owns is blowing snow somewhere. It should make for a decent week on the hill.