Killington Peak with high cloud cover.

Killington Peak with high cloud cover.

Once again this morning saw the mountains surrounding Killington covered in a thick fog like overcast. But Mother Nature has a way of dealing with this situation. Since I took the pictures earlier this morning that I have posted on todays blog, the sun has worked it's magic and evaporated the low hanging fog. In it's place we now have a azure blue sky interspersed with fair weather clouds. Combined with temperatures in the mid 60's, it has turned into a very nice day to travel about Vermont's Green Mountains.

The base of Killington is now completely enrobed in a redish orange coat. While Killington Peak always stays green due to high mountain pine trees, the base with it's collection of deciduous trees always puts on a good show of fall colors. The Gondola ride up to the top of Killington Peak is showing stunning colors as it traverses through the low forest. On the upper parts of the trip, the Killington Basin, Roaring Brook Valley, and the surrounding lesser peaks of the Green Mountains are all in view with the lifting of morning fog.

Mary and I have a little secret we tell our guests who plan on riding the Killington Gondola in the fall. If they plan on seeing fall colors, when they get to the K1 Base Lodge look up. If they can see the peak (ie: it is not covered by clouds), then the ride to the peak should be quite beautiful. If the peak is cloud covered, then they have to make a decision. If the plan was to experience the Gondola ride and perhaps catch lunch at the restaurant at the peak, then go of it. Otherwise, come back at another time to take in the scenery.

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