Fall Colors at Sherburne Pass. This picture taken on October 5, 2005 at approx 1:45PM 

One of the interesting aspects of life at Killington is that there are few stores which carry commercial quantities of goods. So you find yourself traveling to Rutland Vermont over the Sherburne Pass on Route 4 quite frequently. During the winter, this ride can be interesting, too say the least. But during the fall, when the colors explode on the mountains, the ride is down rite pleasant. We keep the camera in the car and just shoot pictures, if we have a few spare minutes. This picture was taken from an overlook on one of the side roads from the Pico resort, looking back towards the Sherburne Pass. The rock outcropping at is Deers Leap. This picture was taken mid-day, Wednesday afternoon, October 4rd, at approximately 1:45 PM. As you can see, the haze from the previous day had diminished. It is a glorious, warm fall day.

Fall Colors from the top of Deers Leap. This picture taken on October 4, 2005 at approx 12:45PM 

Fall colors are brightening every day. We went for a hike to the top of Deers Leep overlooking the Sherburne Pass for a picnic lunch. The colors were vivid, but there was a fair amount of haze in the distance. This picture looks west along Route 4 towards Mendon VT. The mountain in the distance is Blue Ridge Mountain, elevation 3278 ft. The picture for this entry was taken mid-day, Tuesday afternoon, October 4rd, at approximately 12:45 PM. The sun was basically overhead inclined to the south (left of frame).

Fall Colors around Killington Peak. This picture taken on October 3, 2005 at approx 5:45PM 

Cool evening temperatures are starting to heighten the colors on the trees around Killington Peak. The apocalyptic wind storm we had on Thursday September 28 removed some of the leaves from the trees that had turned early, stripping out many of the yellows contributed by birch and poplars. But the maple and oak leaves held fast and are just now turning vivid red and orange. The picture for this entry was taken late Monday afternoon, October 3rd, at approximately 5:45 PM. The sun had set behind Pico, which is to the right of Killington outside of the frame of the picture. The top of Killington peak was still has bathed in bright sun, but the rest of the area had gone to shadow forcing a low light setting on the camera.

Fall Colors adorn the Killington Valley. This picture taken on September 27, 2005 at approx 6:15PM 

Fall color has definately started to come out in the valley around Killington. Many trees are starting to show color, although there is still a way to go before "peak". The colors right now are most vivid in the early morning and late afternoon. The picture for this entry was taken late Tuesday afternoon, September 27, at approximately 6:15 PM. The sun had just gone down over Pico, which is to the right of Killington outside of the frame of the picture. The Killington Valley has bathed in the reflected glow of sun from the clouds, but not in direct sunlight. The mountain peak on the right side of the frame is Killington. On the left is Sky Peak.

Mary, the one of the innkeepers at the Birch Ridge Inn at Killington, stacking wood for the fall and winter season. 

Fall is definately in the air at Killington. All over town the trees are begininng to show some spots of color. Temperatures each night are starting to come down into the 40's, with low to mid 30's predicted during the evenings this weekend.

Businesses all over town are also begininng the seasonal switch. Woodpiles are getting stacked to prepare for the winter. Activity abounds in most of the local ski shops as they prepare for the opening sales over Columbus day weekend. All of this is in sharp contrast to what we are seeing happening along the gulf coast.

Killingtonvillage.com - All about Killington Vermont, all in one place 

With great pleasure, I would like to introduce to you Killingtonvillage.com.

Over the course of the summer, I had mentioned that I was involved in a "project". Well, the first phase of it is done with the release of Killingtonvillage.com. The website is designed to allow prospective visitors to the Killington Region to learn a lot more about the area. Basically, using the site, people can map out their Killington Vermont experience before travelling to Vermont.

Promotion for Killingtonvillage.com has just begun. Many businesses are signing up to be included on the site. Search engines are starting to pick it up. If your business is interested in participating in Killingtonvillage.com, your can visit Killingtonvillage.com/get-listed for more information.

Base Camp Outfitters and Cabin Fever Gifts under construction at the junction of Route 4, Route 100 and the Killington Road 

For anyone driving around Killington this summer, a large construction project at Route 4 at the base of the Killington road should have caught your attention. This will soon be the home of "Base Camp Outfitters and Cabin Fever Gifts".

Base Camp Outfitters will be a mountain sports store. Cabin Fever gifts will be a table top, home decor store with a focus on Vermont Artisans. A grand opening in Mid November is planned.

The property is being developed by Mike and Diane Miller and family, who own the Mountain Meadows Cross Country Ski Area on Thunderingbrook road in Killington. -- Mary