I recall you saying that you had been posting less and less reports last year. I hope you keep these up, you have a great way with words and photos to match!GIS 3Nov19 Killington Report
The one day of the year that captures the excitement of Christmas morning was here. The loyal and faithful joined by some fresh new faces grabbed the Day One buffs being handed out before piling into the gondola cabins. Thick manmade snow surface felt good under my feet. Riding in comfort on the new quad chair will improve the early season days. Music and Champagne in the lifeline was a nice touch. Skiing pace remaindered fairly sane considering the good sized crowd. Felt good to get the first day box checked off.
Early Season Grade B-
Quote of the Day - Glad that I still remember how to ski.
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Lower Rime in both photos. Rime is the trail under the Northridge quad or our early season WROD.Way to go Killington skiers! Which run is on the 1st photo?
Guns are being turned back on after a short break. Solid snowmaking temps for the next 10 days. First decent snowstorm Thursday into Friday. Next week will be rapid expansion mode as well as making snow on the World Cup Course.The resort has mentioned on Facebook that they work on expanding the number of runs.
We are entertaining an idea to drive to Killingon next week. Hope they will have more runs open!
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Not day one. Also not K.
Am patrol.
The Town of Mendon has most of it's acreage trapped in the Green Mountain National Forest. When you make that first big turn on Great Northern you cross the Mendon Town line. Ski Patrol shack in the Highest structure in my town. This turn was previously called Boomerang. When I throw my thoughts into words obscure facts like this sneak in. Welcome to the way I see the mountain.Ok, it's been a decade or two since I skied Killington more than a few days a year, but
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Wife is loving her new knee. The first time stepping into her bindings pain free made it all worth it.looking good up there. Time to prep gear for a trip to test my new hip soon.
looking good up there. Time to prep gear for a trip to test my new hip soon.