Killington, Vermont

This past weekend holds a record for least amount of photographs taken (33 to be exact!) on a weekend trip. Spent at one of my favorite places on this earth, with some of my favorite people; including my Mom and Sister, some family friends who'd been missing from my life for ages, and my cousin who recently moved to Montpelier, we all had an absolute blast. Killington holds a special place in my heart, residing in my often proclaimed most favorite state; I love it not only for the vast terrain of incredible skiing it provides, but for the lively atmosphere, the apres ski scene, and the familiar faces of old friends. The connection runs deep. Here are some of my best photographs....minus the pre-dinner keg party at the Butternut Inn down the street, the apres ski jacuzzi, the madness at the Pickle Barrel, (your typical ski mountain nightclub...wait, what?) the late night jacuzzi and the hungover Sunday morning brunch. (All the good stuff, right?!) Here is the scene on my front stoop as we were departing Boston on Friday afternoon. Bags left to right include: Long Trail 6 packs + Uggs, clothes, ski boots+gear, bread+cheese+wine. All the necessities, pretty much.

Our accommodations were simply amazing,

complete with a roaring fire and stunning fireplace.

The girls room had plenty of space for us to spread out.

Saturday morning we made a quick stop at Snowshed Lodge where the low hanging fog over the beginner terrain was intense. We made out way over to Bear Mountain, which is typically the least crowded parking lot of the six or so that you have to choose from, and offers a mix of intermediate to more challenging terrain.

Bear Mountain: Skye Peak Quad and the halfpipe slope

And the infamous "steepest mogul trail in the east". Outer Limits we meet again.

Skyeship Gondola: Leah, me & Rachael

Roxanne, my Mom & Robin.

Experts Only: Ovation

It was a very foggy day, but the snow was great. Conditions in my opinion are considered great as long as they don't involve ice.

Roundabout: My favorite hole-in-the-woods mogul trail.

Apres ski #1: Bear Mountain Bar.

An extremely well deserved Long Trail on tap.

Apres ski #2: Back at the house, Long Trail Blackbeary Wheats with my cousin Justin.

In front of a roaring fire.

Apres Ski #3: Undocumented Keg Party.

Roxanne cheffed up an amazing meal for the group.

We had shrimp scampi, bruschetta over polenta squares and sauteed kale.

Apres ski #4: Time for the bar!

And a fun time was had by all. Looking forward to doing all over again in some form or another this weekend, I'll be off skiing with friends in New Hampshire!