Superstar starting to Bump Up!
March 11, 2006, 2:30 PM

Superstar starting to Bump Up!
March 11, 2006, 2:30 PM

Spring made an appearance at Killington today. Yesterdays gloomy weather has given way to mild temperatures in the mid to high 40's with beautiful sunshine and a warm breeze.

Around town, much of the natural snow cover is melting. The large hill at the front of the inn is basically free from snow. The snow stake in the back of the inn is down to ground. The 5th green of the Killington Golf course looks like it is ready to begin play, although I am sure that the course is still a little wet.

On the mountain, operations were slow to start this morning as snow surfaces froze overnight. Killington sequentially opened lifts, as grooming machines were out in the morning preparing surfaces for the day. Inn guests are returning to the inn talking about nice spring conditions with medium sized crowds. Most are returning with the beginnings of a tan, although a few fair haired guests had the red glow of a sun burn. They all spoke of soft snow. The skiers in the group were praising conditions; the novices were feeling their legs after a good work out. Overall, it sounds like it was a good day on the hill.