As I sit here in the shop on this quiet Monday afternoon I am reminded of what went on on this date (the third Monday in April) in days past. From what I understand it is a civic holiday in Massachusetts, giving many of my friends from that great state a 3-day weekend. I am told "back in the day" Patriot's Day/weekend was a big deal in the Killington Region. Typically we still have snow and the mountain is still open, the weather is fair and prices are reduced - creating a "Perfect Storm" of sorts to encourage our neighbors just a few hours south east to spend their long weekend with us. Patriot's Day/weekend meant people staying and skiing, and eating, drinking and shopping in our region. It was hustling and bustling on the mountain and access road and some might even say down right busy.

Well, gone are those days, but some things have not changed - Killington is still a great place to spend Patriot's Day/weekend. The mountain is still open. The weather is mild. The skiing is good - this year we got new snow over the weekend. Prices are reduced for lodging and skiing and all the shops are having great sales. So why not consider giving Killington, Vermont a shot again next year and spend your Patriot's Day/weekend with us?!