Peak foliage season is approaching rapidly! The trees are donning their autumn coats all over the valley, it’s a great time to go for a hike, bike, or scenic lift ride. Here’s a check in from the 21st of September.

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Historically we get clusters of blaze orange leaves popping up all around the valley, but this year the reds have really stood out. The foliage trees interspersed among the spruces as you go higher up into the hills is really something to behold every year. If you haven’t taken the opportunity to ride up our chairlift and ride or walk back down, check out a scenic lift ride up to the top of Vista Peak! Hiking is great too, whether you’re hitting up Harrington’s View for that combination BV and Mansfield shot or just scooting up to the Timberline Mid-Station for that big-sky valley lookout, but we wouldn’t blame you for taking the lift up while it’s still spinning!

Speaking of which, the last day of bike park operations will be Sunday 10/15, and just like last year we will be tiering our ticket prices that day based on the temperature at the peak of vista at the time! That’s right, it’s the return of the Bolton Bundle-Up. Get those last few laps in on your bike before we start the switch back to winter ops, hope to see you out there!

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But before we share results and photos here, we’d be remiss to not mention the incredible team that made this happen. Huge thanks to our Race Director Anthony Staples (Insta | Strava) for his vision and leadership bringing this concept to reality last year and then again this year – even with the odds stacked against him at times. And another mountain local, Mark Clement (Insta | Strava), who has co-led all the efforts from last year right through this year’s incredibly successful event.

We’d also like to thank Outdoor Gear Exchange, Untapped, Snowbeast Performance, ABD Culture and Zero Gravity for their support as well!

Stay tuned to @threepeaksmountainrace for information on the 2024 race! We. cannot. wait.

Okay, okay, calm down, we know what you’re here for

25k Results

10k Results

Photo Gallery – PLEASE credit our incredible photographer if sharing/publishing elsewhere: @acarterclark aka Carter Clark.

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Below are some pictures of the views from a hike to Timberline Mid station. You can check out the route here. The Timberline route is a great beginner hike and dog friendly! Don’t feel like hiking? You can also sit back and relax while taking in the views from a scenic lift ride. Either way you have to take advantage of this beautiful 10 day forecast we are currently seeing, I can’t tell you the last time we saw that these past months!

You can also join us for some VMBA & Zero Gravity party laps, the Waterbury Skatepark Fundraiser, or 3 Peaks Mountain Race we have this weekend while catching some early color foliage.

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The first few bright spots of color around the base area are the maple trees, currently displaying varying degrees of green-to-red gradient. Bushes planted around the base area are beginning to turn their leaves as well, and listed below are three specific plants that stand out in their early foliage blooms this year.

Red Maple – Acer Rubrum September 18, 2023

Sugar Maple – Acer Saccharum September 18, 2023

Winged Spindle – Euonymus Alatus September 18, 2023

We will continue to follow these trees in particular as well as any other outstanding color patches around the mountainside as fall continues, stay tuned for further updates!

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We can’t speak for the future, but at last year’s Annual Three Peaks Mountain Race runners, supporters, and fans alike were all delighted to view the tail-end of our Vermont Fall Foliage up here while witnessing an incredible race. Curious about what the fun’s all about? Check out the Course Preview this Saturday September 16th!

Follow it up with a glorious scenic lift ride and take in the foliage sightings for yourself with westerly views of Lake Champlain and beyond the Adirondack Mountains.

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With transitional weather rolling through, it’s a good time to remind folks that there is still plenty of end of summer fun to be had up here. We’ve changed over to 3 days of operations now, giving mountain bikers Friday-Sunday to ride our Bike Park from 10am-5pm (weather permitting till Oct 15th). Our own Bolton Babe Force and their friends at Kaden Apparel will be hosting a MTB Group Ride on Saturday September 23rd from 11am-1pm – sign up here! Perhaps coming out to support the Waterbury Skatepark is more your jam? Come out for the Fundraiser on Saturday September 30th from 12-5pm, get your ticket here! Whatever your excuse, make sure to come up and take in some of the foliage beauty before it’s gone.

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After the prolonged rain of mid to late September, we’ve seen a steady stretch of dry skies and sunshine now and the leaves are showing their appreciation. The bronze and crimson hues that dominated the canopy early last week have begun to give way to a softer pastel palette more reminiscent of cantaloupes, peaches and golden blonde lemon gelato. And though all the views are spectacular this time of year, starting with the progression of colors as you drive up the access road framed by the trees, for whatever reason the one that always gets me is the way the glacial bowl frames the main base area village. From several vantage points (whether hiking, biking or taking a scenic lift ride Friday to Sunday 10am to 5pm through Sun 10/16, conditions permitting) off of Vista and Timberline peaks you can see the base lodge and hotel framed by the brilliant colors… throw in the Adirondacks and Lake Champlain further west and the chair lifts framed in there nicely and there’s just something so comforting about it all.

Hope to see you around the mountain soon!

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Autumn is upon us and we could not be more grateful for this beauteous backdrop we get to call home.  This was an exceptionally glorious Friday with the sunshine highlighting hues of gold, scarlet, and jade all around us. The panoramic views up here will only get that much sweeter as we inch towards peak foliage expected for next weekend.

The cherry on the sundae here is that there are a number of ways to take in fall foliage depending on your recreation of choice. If you’re not already a seasoned mountain biker, maybe this is your chance to try out our beginner-friendly trail Ebascootcha and finally see what the fuss is all about! The 3.5 mile trail has plenty of pull ofs where you can take five and be rewarded with breathtaking views after crushing those berms.

If I was considering a scenic lift ride I’d probably make a pit stop at the Mountain Market to grab some snacks and beverages to enjoy at one of the picnic tables on Vista Peak. Bonus you’ll also take in views of Lake Champlain and the valley.

Keeping track of your daily steps? Why not be captivated by the fall foliage via a hike on one of our scenic trails? Check ‘em out here. If you’re like me and never venture outdoors without your best furry friend bring ‘em with on a hike up the Snowflake work road that will lead you to magnificent views off the Spellbinder ski trail. Feel free to also check out our trails from the Sports Center that will lead you to gems like Bryant’s Camp, Harrington’s View, and the Bolton Cabin just to name a few. We’re about 2 weeks away from our final lift operations for the Fall Season so take advantage of this magnificent peak in the season and come see the views for yourself.

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