Trees showing thier seasonal color all around Killington.

Trees showing thier seasonal color all around Killington.

With the Autumnal Equinox just days away, the fall season in Vermont is getting underway.

In the Killington region, some hints of color are starting to show in the Killington Basin area around Killington Peak. Early "Signal" trees have shown their color, declaring that the fall season has arrived. The majority of the trees are still holding their green canopy, but some tree tops have begun the change. Adequate moisture in the spring and early summer has left the forest in healthy condition. It is still a little too early to determine if color around Killington peak will be early or late this season. We should be able to guess that in the next 5 to 7 days.

Further north of Killingon peak, in the Route 100 valley around Green Mountain National Golf Course, the color seemed more pronounced. Depending upon the angle of the sun at any given time, color is starting to show. While overall forest coloration is still muted, the color development has progressed beyond just the hints of color that are visible around Killington Peak.

This weekend sees the return of the Killington Spartan Beast Race to Killington. Thousands of competitors and spectators will be flocking to the mountain to test thier strength and endurance. The resort will still be operating their facilities at Snowshed at the Adventure Center this weekend. The cost of the Adventure Center for this weekend will be 1/2 price, but guests will be required to pay for parking due to the Spartan Race activites.

We hope to see you at the Birch Ridge Inn when you visit Killington.

In the mean time....Wherever you may be... hit them straight... keep it in the fairway... and don't forget your sunscreen.