Mary at the top of Needles Eye

Mary at the top of Needles Eye

We are almost caught up from the Christmas-New Years holidays. With the Christmas tree down, the march of the snow men in progress, and some extra pillow time to make up for several 20 hour days, we decided that we would enjoy a couple of days of skiing. So off we went yesterday and today for some skiing at Killington.

Skiing was primarily a low energy activity. The mountains are groomed relatively flat with few bumps to be found. Surfaces yesterday were "firm" with flat and fast cruising being the modus operandi for traversing the slopes. Today, due to a couple of inches of fresh snow, we enjoyed skiing on significantly softer surfaces. Not quite a powder day, but very nice indeed.

As of this morning, all but the steepest of naturally covered trails, and the woods, were not available for people to enjoy. The typical intermediate and expert trails at Bear Mountain, on Skye Peak, and off Killington Peak were all very well covered. Some exposed ice was visible, especially in the middle of the trails which endure higher levels of skier traffic. But 1 to 2 inches of soft snow was the rule of thumb down the left and right sides of the trails, making for a very enjoyable morning.

The resort today was a tail of 2 weather patterns. Bear Mountain and Skye Peak were experiencing broken sunshine and light winds. Visibility was near 100%, with a slight amount of light snow falling. Killington Peak, on the other side of the resort, was experiencing the weather front that was descending upon the area this afternoon. Heavy clouds and falling snow limited visibility at the very peak to about the 3500 foot level. A cool breeze dominated the rides up the mountain on the Double Dipper and Snowdon Quads. But, the falling snow contributed to making the surfaces softer still, making enduring the chair rides worthwhile.

Wet weather is due to move through the area early tomorrow morning; persisting most of the day. Just the simple joys of winter in New England which one must endure before we return to more seasonably cool temperatures once the storm clears. But never fear, the resort is well covered with a strong base. They will get through this weekends weather event. And, if Mother Nature cooperates just a little, we might end up with a little snow on the backside of the storm to brighten up the landscape once again.

Where ever you may be.. Let it snow!