Long march to the sea for the snows of Killington

Long march to the sea for the snows of Killington

OK... you planned on coming to Killington this weekend, but you think a week of 70 degree days has reduced skiing and riding at Killington to boogie boarding and surfing. But you still want, dare I say need, to get that one last mountain fix before the onset of panic sets in caused by having to spend lots of time with family during Passover, or Easter. Don't just sit there....get going and come up to Killington. There is a lot to do. Here is the short list:

1. Ski or Board: Killington still has tons of snow on Superstar. If you have the cajones, and a great pair of legs (what ski bum/bumtress doesn't at this time of year!) then come up and challenge the bumps on Superstar. Every linked turn through the bumps will be greeted with a cheer from your fellow snow surfers riding the Superstar Quad. And don't forget the adulation you will receive from people enjoying Killington's new Umbrella Bars at the base of Superstar.

2. Umbrella Bars: while we are on the subject... Like a Phoenix rising from the ashes, Hurricane Irene's lasting gift to the Killington Resort just might turn out to be the pair of giant umbrellas planted at the base of Superstar to replace the Superstar Pub room which tragically floated away during the storm. They have been a big hit with skiers and riders this spring. The combination of warm sunshine, adult beverages, and live entertainment (both musical and visual from Superstar) have turned the Umbrella Bars into the place to be on a lazy spring afternoon.

3. Save Money - Buy your season pass for next year: The Killington Resort announced last week that they were selling season passes at a discounted rate for next ski season. Of course you could go online and buy your pass, but for the full Killington Experience, nothing beats a trip to the Season Pass Office at the Snow Shed base lodge to get a new picture taken for next years ski pass.

4. Go Ski Shopping: while we are on the subject of saving money, now is the time to hit the Killington Road and strike a deal with the ski shops on new equipment. With the ski season coming to an early close, there is a deal to be had on every coat hanger and ski rack. You will probably save enough money to pay for your weekend trip to Killington and then some!

5. Play Golf: what you say. Heresy in Killington to talk about golf in March. Well not really. Killington's own Green Mountain National Golf Course will be officially opening for the season this weekend. It is the earliest opening for the course on record. Play for the season will begin with the opening of the front nine. If you ever wanted to golf and ski the same day, you can easily do it this weekend in Killington.

And these are just a few of the things you can do in Killington during the day. I have not even gone into the "social" activities still in full swing along the Killington Road at night. At Birch Ridge, our restaurant is still serving dinner on our regular winer schedule. We plan to keep that up for a few more weeks as the ski season continues to wind down.

We look forward to seeing you in Killington. and don't forget your sun screen!