Killington and Superstar from
Second Green at Killington Golf Course
April 9, 2006, 12:15 PM

Killington and Superstar from
Second Green at Killington Golf Course
April 9, 2006, 12:15 PM

Lots of things to contemplate today. Is this this last snow stake of the season? Do I go out on the mountain again for a few more turns? Will Phil Mickelson, Fred Couples, or Tiger Woods win the Masters? Or will a relative unknown, Chad Campbell, do what needs to be done? Life is full of conundrums.

Today is a beautiful spring day at Killington. Temperatures are in the low 50's around the inn with a gentle breeze. The snow from last week's storm has basically melted away around the inn. I would guess that we may have seen the last snow stake of the season is one believes Accuweather, as they are predicting that temperatures will be in the high 50's and low 60's for Killington for the next 15 days. But given how wacky the winter was, anything could still happen.

Skiing on the mountain is still going strong. Reports from yesterday were unenthusiastic at best. Yesterday stayed cold on the mountain all day, so conditions were very firm and icy. People I have spoken with today about the mountain are much more upbeat. With the bright sunshine, surfaces have soften up and spring skiing and riding has returned. The Resort over the next few days will be consolidating operations. Bear Mountain will be closing this weekend. Snow Shed and Rams Head are not far behind, if the do not close today. We will see what tomorrows trail report has to offer to be sure.

Of course, this afternoon, if you play golf, it's all about the Masters in Augusta Georgia. Mary and I have been trying to arrange our work today so we can sit and watch what should prove to be an exciting final round. It is all just a precursor to getting out on the course ourselves over the next couple of weeks to start chasing the little white ball. Soon...