Due to the unfavorable weather forecasted for Sunday night and Monday the resort has decided to make Sunday the last day of the 2012 season.

I did not get out today but the rain did hold off until 4pm.  Hopefully the weather cooperates on Sunday so everyone can get out for 1 more day of lift serviced terrain.   Lorraine

The Torrey family, owners and operators of Basin Sports since 1991, are determined to continue providing an unmatched experience, both in the store and on the slopes. In the winter we ski daily and we are constantly testing new gear, sampling the conditions, and sniffing out powder stashes. Feel free to ask us any questions that you may have, we love to talk about skiing, snowboarding, cycling, hiking, bootcamp and even snowshoeing. www.basinski.com

Again, I had to escape the office to enjoy the snow and sun.  The end is nearing for lift serviced skiing so I had to take advantage.  There was more walking required today to get over to Skyelark but once you got to the snow it was very nice spring snow.  I assume I took my last run down lower skyelark today.  The headwall on Superstar was very thin but I decided to walk the short distance to the good snow.  There still is snow piled on top to push down over the short thin area which  I expect they will do for the weekend.   You can still ski right onto the Superstar Quad.  Skiers and riders are enjoying the nice weather, snow surfaces and the social time of spring.  Remember to stop in to visit when you are in the area.  As the summer events are posted we will update as well.  I did hear today about a potential snow storm the early part of next week at the higher elevations so could this storm be like last week??????  Stay Tuned.  Lorraine

The Torrey family, owners and operators of Basin Sports since 1991, are determined to continue providing an unmatched experience, both in the store and on the slopes. In the winter we ski daily and we are constantly testing new gear, sampling the conditions, and sniffing out powder stashes. Feel free to ask us any questions that you may have, we love to talk about skiing, snowboarding, cycling, hiking, bootcamp and even snowshoeing. www.basinski.com

I did take advantage of the warm sunshine today to head out and make some turns.   The snow surface was a very pleasant corn snow that never got sloppy.  Upper Skylark to Lower Bittersweet were both fairly flat and nicely carvable.  Lower Skyelark and Superstar had big bumps.   It is spring time so there are sections with walking required approximately 50 feet from the top of Superstar over to Skyelark (you could still ski right over if you were brave and had mud wax on your rock skis) and there are sections still covered with snow.     It is the time of year when we call the conditions spring for a reason. Last week the 19″ of new snow and skiing all over the mountain was truly a treat!!  The end of the season is upon us shortly so if you plan on getting out again I wouldn’t wait too much longer.  It is always hard to see the ski season end but look ahead to biking, hiking and golf.  The mountains have lots to offer in the summer time.  Make sure and stop in to visit when you are in the area.  Basin is open 7 days a week year-round.  The bike shop is all set up and the winter clothing / skis / snowboards are on sale.   Lorraine

The Torrey family, owners and operators of Basin Sports since 1991, are determined to continue providing an unmatched experience, both in the store and on the slopes. In the winter we ski daily and we are constantly testing new gear, sampling the conditions, and sniffing out powder stashes. Feel free to ask us any questions that you may have, we love to talk about skiing, snowboarding, cycling, hiking, bootcamp and even snowshoeing. www.basinski.com

This was an unbelievable week of skiing and riding at Killington.  The snow started falling Monday morning and snowed all day and into Tuesday.  When the snow was done we had received 19″ inches of new snow (the biggest snow fall this season).  We all kept saying – it has to snow.  And it did!!! Killington worked with the new snow by opening back up the K1 Gondola Tuesday for access to all the trails on Killington Peak, SkyePeak and Snowdon.  Awesome powder skiing all week  and then sunshine arrived on Friday and Spring skiing was here –   finally.   Skiers and riders were everywhere on the trails and enjoying themselves at the Umbrella Bars or BBQing with friends in the parking lot.  Definitely hats off to Killington.   I did get out myself a couple days this week.  It was awesome.  Everyone was having a wonderful time.  How could you not!!!!!  Lorraine

The Torrey family, owners and operators of Basin Sports since 1991, are determined to continue providing an unmatched experience, both in the store and on the slopes. In the winter we ski daily and we are constantly testing new gear, sampling the conditions, and sniffing out powder stashes. Feel free to ask us any questions that you may have, we love to talk about skiing, snowboarding, cycling, hiking, bootcamp and even snowshoeing. www.basinski.com

This looks more like winter than it did during winter

Well as the old saying goes, “don’t like the weather wait five minutes”. The day started blue bird, then cloudy with, you guessed it, snow squalls. Light wind, 38* at 11:45

Well today marks the end of daily snow reports for this year. I have enjoyed writing them and I hope you all have enjoyed reading them. After three days of charging hard in dense snow, I was feeling pretty sore and tired. Yes, I know, I’m a wimp. That and the fact that it was still chilly at noon and others were saying that the top half of K Peak side was still set up, it made my decision easier to stay on Superstar chair. I figured lower elevation and softer snow conditions.

So today was a day for ripping up fast groomers. I skied Superstar and Bittersweet, which skied very nicely. Upper Bitter wasn’t groomed, but with skier traffic and warmth it softened up. Same with Superstar. The headwall was bumped up, but the rest was primed for some fast carving. All and all a good day and some fun runs. Tomorrow and Saturday look GREAT. Sunday calls for a chance of showers, but I’m sure there will be a window of opportunity to get out there. As they say up in Mad River Glen, ski it while you can!

A quick snapshot while I boot up

High Road, Bittersweet and Old Bittersweet

Camera hog

Then a snow squall moved in

A little Day Glo on Mid-SS

Looking down Lower SS

Bittersweet with Higline and Conclusion in the background

Highline and Conclusion from the Superstar chair

Shot of Killington Basin side

Up the Superstar chair for the last run of the day

Jonathan Celauro started skiing when he was four and still hasn't quite figured it out yet. After college, he moved to Killington and now 16 yrs later, each comprised of 100+ day ski seasons, he's still trying to grasp the whole skiing concept. At this point he imagines his best option is to just go with the flow. "I still find myself dreaming of big mountain lines and deep powder snow." J.C. Shop Our Online Store