Mary teeing off on the 7th hole at Green Mountain National Golf Course

Mary teeing off on the 7th hole at Green Mountain National Golf Course

With last weekend's Killington Wine Festival completed, summer is now kicked into high gear at Killington.

Mary and I have been taking advantage of the beautiful weather we have had this week to enjoy several rounds of golf at Green Mountain National Golf course. The course is fantastic shape. The moist weather from the early season has left it green and lush. The mild dry spell we have had the last week has allowed the ground water to be absorbed finally allowing the ball to roll in the fairways. The course is set up beautifully for golf during the month of August.

August... ohhh.. the summer is flying by fast.

The "Cooler in the Mountains" music series kicks off this Saturday, July 26 with concerts from 3:30 to 6:00 PM at the Roaring Brook Umbrella Bars at Killington Resort's K1 Base Lodge. This week the featured band is "Hot Day at the Zoo". The concert series runs through the month of August with new bands each week. After your round of golf, it is so nice to be able to relax in the mountains, have a cool beverage, and listen to some great music.

Mountain biking season has also kicked into high gear at Killington. In addition to full access to Killington Peak from the K1 Gondola, the resort has added new learning and beginner "Flow Trails" on the Snowshed Slope served by the Snowshed Express Quad. Now for summer activities, I do prefer golf to mountain biking. But that being said, when I need a hit of the adrenaline rush of speeding down the mountain during the summer months, hopping on a mountain bike and riding downhill is a surefire way to get it going.

Wherever you may be enjoying your summer.. keep it in the fairway... and don't forget your sun screen.