Colors in the forest behind the Birch Ridge Inn. 

While it may be overcast outside, it is anything but dreary.

The indirect sunlight filtered through the high clouds is casting a warm glow across the landscape. Full color has sprouted around the mountains of Killington. Against the palette of a light gray sky, the colors of fall have just exploded across the landscape.

The immediate Killington Basin area is definitely at or near peak color. Reports from guests traveling around the area indicate the the upper mountainsides to the north have started to loose their color due to dropping leaves. Route 4 from the east and Woodstock still has a way to go before reaching peak. Given that this area is at least 1000 feet lower in altitude than the Killington Basin area, it makes perfect sense. It looks like it is going to be a stunningly beautiful weekend at Killington.

From the west along Route 4 from New York, color has started to change but is also several days behind Killington. Western facing slopes experience several more hours of sunshine this time of year, allowing the leaves on the trees to stay more active. Color in this area will probably come to the fore over the next week.

Wherever you may be this weekend, we hope that you can enjoy the colors of fall.

Top of Carriage-way bathed in color. 

Fall colors in the Killington Basin area are dazzling.

The cool nights and the moderately warm days have popped the colors around the area. Each day the colors are becoming more and more brilliant as the foliage marches towards "Peak Color".

Beauty is, of course, in the eye of the beholder. It is always a very subjective matter to determine exactly when the color will be at it's peak. But, at least in Killington, the peak is approaching.

Most of the trees in the forest surrounding Killington are fully engaged in the process of having their leaves loose their chlorophyll(the chemical that makes them look green). While many still sport a green hue, many are also brilliantly showing their full fall regalia.

The next week in Killington will be the prettiest of the year; except, of course, if you like a knarly blizzard dumping snow on the mountain peaks. But winter blizzards will come soon enough...

Enjoy the fall colors where ever you may be.

Beautiful Fall Colors at Killington 

One of the nice things about living at Killington is how accessible it is to enjoy the outdoors. With Vermont's Green Mountains as a backdrop, even a simple walk around the neighborhood reveals fall colors in full detail at this time of year.

Colors in the mountains are improving every day. While the forest still has an abundant amount of green, many of the trees are starting to show their characteristic colors.

The stars of the show, of course, are the maple trees. Throughout the Killington Basin the maple trees are starting to show a brilliant flaming red. Some of the early trees are fully involved in their fall regalia. Most have just started to turn with the tips of the leaves beginning to catch fire.

Birch and Poplar trees are starting to show their characteristic yellow hue. Historically the birches lead the poplar trees on their seasonal progression. You will find hints of yellow interspersed throughout the foliage canopy.

Oak trees are starting to display their burnt orange hue. Historically the last leaves to drop from the trees, they are showing well at the higher elevations, with the lower elevations still primarily decked out in green.

Beautiful colors on our walk about around the neighborhood. Click again to resume rotation.

Color changes are starting to be more pronounced each day. Warm temperatures and cool nights are starting to coax the color out of the leaves.

Peak color in Killington is still several days away, based upon historical observations. The upper mountainsides are nicely colored with the valley floors starting the process.

Below are a couple of Youtube clips I took during my walk about. Nothing fancy, just people having a good time on the first day of skiing for the season at Killington. People attending this coming weekends "Brewfest" in Killington will be treated to the full display of fall colors. It should be "glorious".

Where ever you may be, keep the ball in the fairway, and remember the fall leaf rule.

Bright colors starting to show randomly through the forest. 

Bright fall colors are starting to make their appearance in the forests around Killington.

The Green Mountains are starting to sprout blotches of bright reds, subtle orange, and specks of yellow as the season marches from summer to fall. While the color is not yet consistent, Maple trees in the area are starting to show. With their companions, the oaks, poplars, and birches, the Maple trees are signaling for all to see that the season is changing.

The overall process still has many weeks to go before hitting a crescendo in October. But from early indications, this year looks like the fall colors will be spectacular.

Where ever you may be, keep the ball in the fairway, and enjoy the last days of the summer season.

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.

Foliage colors starting to appear. 

Moderate days and cold nights over the last week have helped accelerate the process of fall foliage colors through out the Killington region.

While fall colors are actually brought on by diminishing sunlight as the days shorten as we approach the fall equinox, the cold 20-30 degree nights have help with the process. Trees around the inn are starting to show random amounts of color. Color is quite evident on the mountainsides that make up the Killington basin area. It will be a few more weeks before things will be brilliant, but fall foliage season has clearly begun.

Where ever you may be, hit it straight, and start negotiating with your playing partners about the "lost ball leaf rule".

Kelly and Tucker exchanging vows at the Sherburne Memorial Library. 

At approximately 3 PM this afternoon, in front of a large gathering of family and friends, our friends Kelly Champney and Tucker Adirondack Lange exchanged wedding vows on the grounds of the Sherburne Memorial Library.

Kelly and Tucker wrote their own vows, which reflected their love for each other and their mutual love for the mountains. Merisa joined in with a "Female Ski Bum" poem to celebrate the nuptials. Aaron provided musical accompaniment on the guitar.

Congratulations Kelly and Tucker!