The Covered Carriageway at the Birch Ridge Inn at Killington

The Covered Carriageway at the Birch Ridge Inn at Killington

It was a very strange morning at Killington. At the inn we have had heavy downpours, hail, thunder and lightning, moderate wind gusts, and blue skies. Wait a minute weather characteristic of New England is the order of the day.

The weather has had some impact on the local foliage color. The maple trees, which were looking for an excuse to shed their leaves, are starting to turn to twig. Most will get through the weekend and then that will be it. As the maples go, the warm red tones of fall are being slowly replaced by the burnt orange color of the oaks scattered through the forests. Oak trees are usually very resilient. They should hold their color for a few more weeks before they are done.

Given the current trend, Columbus Day weekend should offer pretty scenes through out the Killington region. After that, we will all be watching the sky for the first signs of winter.

Speaking of winter, Killington's pre-season discount lift ticket program, called K50, is set to expire next week. October 15th to be exact. The program allows individuals to purchase up to 4 lift tickets valid during the 2009/2010 ski season, with some restrictions, for $50 per ticket. If you are thinking of coming up to Killington for a few days during the ski season, and you have not bought a seasons pass, the K50 program is a good opportunity to save some money, over purchasing individual lift tickets at the ticket window during the season. Info on the K50 program can be found on the Killington Resort website.