Tin soldiers stand guard at the front door to the Birch Ridge Inn

Tin soldiers stand guard at the front door to the Birch Ridge Inn

As happens, unfortunately, more often then not this time of year, I have been under the weather with an early winter respiratory condition, causing me to not produce daily reports on Killingtonblog.com. To prevent spreading my affliction to inn staff and guests, I have been mostly hiding out in the owners quarters, out of sight and out of mind, with hot tea, a warm blanket, and a bottle of Nyquil.

But, all good things must come to an end. Christmas time in Killington is no time for slackers... so I returned to work today... Now I just need to figure out how to get that Christmas shopping I always put off till the last minute done...

The resort itself is getting into the Christmas spirit. More terrain is being opened every day. Late last week saw Needles Eye and Cruise Control come on line (my last healthy day on Friday had me stuck on a chair for 30 minutes at Needles Eye after getting first tracks down the newly opened trail... I have more than paid for the chill I got swinging from that chair!) This week Bear Mountain came online. When you combine the constant snow flurries that have been falling with all of the snow that the resort has made, it should be a good Christmas season to ski Killington.

I don't know if I will be able to make it out on the slopes again before the holiday. I would like to, but we will see how it goes. In the mean time... enjoy your last minute Christmas shopping, and.... Let it snow!