Mary putting the finishing touches on the 2014 Birch Ridge Inn Christmas Tree

Mary putting the finishing touches on the 2014 Birch Ridge Inn Christmas Tree

One of the beautiful things about living in New England is the proverbial phrase "If you don't like the weather....wait a minute". And wait we shall.

While the weather channel and local weather forecasters develop frothy tones of possible future storms, those of us who call Killington our home know that patience is a virture. Mother Nature will bring us cold temperatures and lots of snow in winter. It may not always come at the most opportune moments; it may not come predictably; but come it shall. It is only a matter of time.

Of course... it is not winter yet. Technically, it is still autumn. Winter officially starts at the Winter Solstice on December 21st. It may look like winter..... it may feel like winter.... the ground is covered with snow like winter.... the resort is expanding skiable terrain every day like it is winter.... but technically at least it is still fall.

While we think winter has actually begun, in reality there is still lots and lots of calendar time for major snowstorms to pay homage to the mountains of Killington... and bring joy to the faces of skiers and riders who partake of the slopes.

Killington Resort taking full advantage of cold temperatures to make large amounts of snow.

Around the inn our winter preparations are just about done. Carpets all over the inn were cleaned last week. The heating system has been tuned up. A new primary tank is being installed in the hot water system today(who does not like a hot shower after a day of skiing or riding?). Mary has finished her work decorating the inns Christmas tree. I have been working with our purveyors to identify which new wines to bring into the cellar for the start of the winter season.(I know... it's a tough job by somebody has to do it.) Chef Frizzie is working to build the Christmas and New Years menus, calling his specialty suppliers all over the country to see what treats they can provide us. Merisa has been working her deliciousness testing out new concoctions at the bar to please guests. All of us have been doing training of new staff members who have joined the team to work at the inn this winter. And of course, most of us have been hitting the trails of Killington as often as we can to get our quads in shape for the heavy winter snows we all know will be coming any day now to the mountains for us to enjoy.

It's a surprisingly full time job getting ready for winter. We are ready... are you?

Let it snow!