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Foot Of Snow Falls In Killington, Vermont
Foot Of Snow Falls In Killington, Vermont
KILLINGTON, Vt. (WBZ) ¯ More than a foot of snow fell at the peak of Killington on Friday, October 15.
Chris Danforth/Killington Resort
After all was said and done, more than a foot of snow fell on Killington Peak Friday.
Tom Horrocks, Killington's communications and public relations manager, reports at the 4,241 foot peak 14 inches of snow fell.
Horrocks reports six inches fell at the K-1 Lodge, which is at 2,500 feet elevation.
"This was perfect timing for this October storm," said Horrocks. "Today is our season pass and early-season K55 ticket deadline and the phones have been ringing off the hook since Mother Nature reminded skiers and riders that winter in here."
Chris Danforth/Killington Resort
After all was said and done, more than a foot of snow fell on Killington Peak Friday.
Tom Horrocks, Killington's communications and public relations manager, reports at the 4,241 foot peak 14 inches of snow fell.
Horrocks reports six inches fell at the K-1 Lodge, which is at 2,500 feet elevation.
"This was perfect timing for this October storm," said Horrocks. "Today is our season pass and early-season K55 ticket deadline and the phones have been ringing off the hook since Mother Nature reminded skiers and riders that winter in here."
Back from my hike. I only took my iPhone, but I'll get some photos off of it and post soon. Some of the drifts were probably about 4 feet. Other places were blown completely bare. It was CCCCCCold. (STJ soon come!) But you know me, I LOVERMONT!
We hiked to the top of Camels Hump (check your VT quarters if you don't know what that is) last week, before our first snow. A week changes everything.
We hiked to the top of Camels Hump (check your VT quarters if you don't know what that is) last week, before our first snow. A week changes everything.
OK... a few photos. It was pretty gray, and these were snapped with my phone, so they're not very good. But there was plenty of snow at the 4,000 foot summit. The hike is nearly six miles round trip, and you gain 2,000 feet in elevation.
The view from the top of Lincoln Peak, looking into the Champlain Valley and Lake Champlain. You can see that there are still fall colors.
The deck at the summit. There was probably a foot or more snow on the deck. Looking out towards New York State.
This was a drift that I estimate may have been about 4 feet high. The picture doesn't provide scale though.
Looking down towards the base of Sugarbush Resort. You can just see the top of the Super Bravo lift in this picture (blue roof, middle of the photo, slightly to the left). No snow in the valley... yet.
Lovermont
The view from the top of Lincoln Peak, looking into the Champlain Valley and Lake Champlain. You can see that there are still fall colors.
The deck at the summit. There was probably a foot or more snow on the deck. Looking out towards New York State.
This was a drift that I estimate may have been about 4 feet high. The picture doesn't provide scale though.
Looking down towards the base of Sugarbush Resort. You can just see the top of the Super Bravo lift in this picture (blue roof, middle of the photo, slightly to the left). No snow in the valley... yet.
Lovermont
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This weekend last year we had 7+ inches of snow at our cabin (Northcentral PA) when all the leaves were still on the trees. What a horrible mess! Some areas were without power for a week as it brought down trees all over the place.
I enjoy the VT pictures. I spent a lot of time skiing in Vermont when I was still living at home. Good memories!
I enjoy the VT pictures. I spent a lot of time skiing in Vermont when I was still living at home. Good memories!