A wonderful memory from 1970s when Killington’s first gondola was installed. It went 3 ½ miles from Route 4 all the way to the top of Killington peak in 3 sections. The first time that I went to Killington was in February 1969. As we were driving north, heavy snow was falling. The blizzard of 1969; it paralyzed New York City for three days. Fifteen inches of snow fell in New York City on Sunday, Feb. 9, 1969. The Rutland Herald for February 11th reported that Killington received 36 inches of new snow. We had to wait an hour or so for the Killington staff to dig out the Snowshed chairs where the snow had drifted over them. For 2 days, fully one half of the Snowshed slope was powder. We stayed at the RedRob Inn, now a school. The Modified American Plan cost $65 a person and included breakfast and dinner for the ski week. The lift ticket/instruction package/activities cost another $65. The lesson was 2 ½ hours long. Killington at this time did not have a gondola. The only mountains were Ramshead, Killington and Snowdon, and of course the Snowshed slope. We returned the following year in February 1970 when there was another smaller storm. Costs had risen and I believe the lodging at RedRob was up to $70/person and the lift ticket package had risen somewhat the same. In the early days, we were waiting first in the lift line when it opened and arranged to be on one of the last lifts before they closed at 4 PM. That became tempered with age and eventually we went to the PoGoNips restaurant for lunch instead of the cafeteria line. After two years of wonderful, and somewhat non-repeatable conditions, Killington became my favorite ski area. As we had children, we took them there as well. I continued to go there, and spent a week at Hawk Inn and Mountain Resort in March 1990 on my honeymoon with my second wife. Over the years I have saved post cards, Killington Trail maps, lodging directories patches and ski pins. The postcard was scanned using a HP 7040 scanner. 3.5 X 5.5
Believe it or not, this modern A-frame was actually a derelict beach house first built in the 1960s.
Illuminate your space with the ethereal beauty of the 45 Glass Bubble Chandelier. Designed to mimic a summer sky, this statement piece combines light and craftsmanship to create a warm, inviting atmosphere, ideal for elevating any room with luxury and sophistication.
Back in December I was lucky enough to be invited out to Val d’Isère on the French/Swiss border to give skiing a go for the first time. I was absolutely
Something for everyone at Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park
Description Straightcurve’s 22" Weathering Steel Edging has so many uses. Great for flowing lines, raised curved feature gardens, terracing a gentle slope and created curved step faces. Folded lip, no sharp edges. Notched lip system for increased flexibility and consistent flexible behavior. Weathering Steel Edging in the style of CorTen arrives prior to rusting occurring and appear in a black/gray color at first. Rusting time after install will depend on weather conditions in your area. Dimensions 22 inch high, 85.04 inch long sections (7 feet). 2 mm thick, 8mm top edge. Preformed corners are 10 inches each side of the 90 degree bend What's Included 5 long twisted nails that go in the bottom flange Connectors to join one section to the next What's Not included Bracing, anchor posts, preformed corners and joining sleeves are all sold separately -Choose between the universal bracing system (a tie back system) or the anchor posts system (verical post attached to the back of the edging). 2 per section of whichever style you choose is recommended. -Joining sleeves are ONLY needed if you are cutting the sections and then need to rejoin them as you have cut off the built in connectors. Installation Instructions Download Instructions
