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First snow in the mountains of Vermont on October 22

Posted Sunday, October 23, 2016
— Fall & early season, Alpine / downhill skiing, Killington

Snow at Okemo, Vermont — courtesy of the resort's Facebook page

Smugglers' Notch Ski Resort — courtesy of the resort's Facebook page

Burke Mountain Ski Resort — courtesy of the resort's Facebook page

Stratton Mountain, Vermont — courtesy of the resort's Facebook page

Bolton Valley — courtesy of the resort's Facebook page

Here are a few shots of the early-season snowfall in Vermont this weekend! Snow fell at higher elevations on Saturday night, October 22. Extra-eager skiers and riders went out to hike for some turns on the higher peaks on Sunday morning. It's an exciting time of year! 

UPDATE: Killington has announced that it will open a couple trails (Rime and Reason) on Tuesday for pass/card holders and will open to the general public starting Wednesday. They got about five inches of snow and have been making snow. 

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