Keeping the economy moving, one ski purchase at a time.

Keeping the economy moving, one ski purchase at a time.

Somebody has to keep this economy going :)

Columbus day weekend in Killington is a fabulous time to update your ski equipment. All the new equipment is in the shops, and what's left of last year is priced to move.

Peter Smith, who together with his wife Ellen, owns of the Forerunner Ski Shop on the Killington Road gently reminded me yesterday that Mary had gotten me a birthday present last year, which I had not had a chance to pick out. He told me to stop by the shop and get my name on a pair on skis while the best picks were left. Dutifully obeying, I found that there was a pair of Head Rally's waiting for me. Score one for the team! (For non-ski aficionados, the Head Rally is an all mountain carver great for aggressive skiers who want to turn, cruise fast down groomers, have some fun in small bumps, yet also handle a medium sized powder day..kinda sounds like how I ski...) I am currently on some Fischer RX-8's. The Rally's are a couple of centimeters shorter at 163 versus my RX-8's at 165, but they are wider in the shovel and underfoot. Now can we have some snow so I can try them out... Please... Pretty please!!!!

I know snow will come soon enough.. And now I have a great pair of rock skis in my RX-8's.. so I will be good at least for a few more days ...

Fall visitors today are getting a nice view of Vermont. The ocean storm tracking off the southern New England coast has thrown some high clouds over the region. Temperatures have been cool in the low 40's (Yes.. I have been in blue jeans and a fleece all day). Colors on the mountain sides have been quite stunning. Random rays of sunshine are illuminating different sections of the forest like a spot light. It is a true colorful display of natural fireworks, without the 1812 Overture in the background or the rumble of cannons(er.. thunder) in the distance.

Where ever you may be .. keep it in the fairway...And take in some of the fall foliage beauty of Vermont.