Stately maple tree behind the inn showing color.

Stately maple tree behind the inn showing color.

It is going to be an interesting weekend.

Thousands of participants in this weekends Spartan Beast Race are beginning to arrive in Killington. While most of the participants are from up and down the east coast, the event also will have an international flair with competitors coming from the world over to Killington this weekend. And a beautiful weekend it will be.

Fall foliage colors are starting to become more pronounced around the area. Early arrivals have been seeking out some of the scenic trails in the Killington to finish their last day of training. They have been warned to stay away from Killington Mountain, lest they get a sneak peak of the Beast Race course being set up around the resort. Most are choosing the short hike up Dears Leap to offer some up hill cross training, and great views of the Green Mountains surrounding Killington.

Where ever you may be, if you are not racing at Killington this weekend, keep the ball in the fairway, and enjoy the last days of the summer season.