 Stowe,
Vermont - Long trails for novice and intermediate
skiers. Frequently ranked among the top ten in the US by
ski magazines. Known for New England charm. Free skiing
for those over 70.
One of the best known ski resorts in the
world, Stowe is also one of the most picturesque. The town's
image is always centred on its classic New England white
church steeple, but the town stretches along the roadside
up to Mount Mansfield, with one classic building after another
along the way.
Stowe is probably the largest genuine ski resort town in
the east - a rare phenomonon in northeastern American skiing
in itself. Stowe's 90 plus shops and 60 plus restaurants
mean visitors have choice beyond their wildest dreams.
There are two ski areas -- the famous
Mount Mansfield (Vermont's highest peak) and Spruce Peak,
which backs onto Smugglers' terrain. Most visitors will
take the ski bus or park at the base, as slopeside lodging
is limited. The 2,360 foot vertical is one of New England's
most impressive, with experts enjoying the 'Front Four'
double black diamond descents. The toughest run is generally
agreed to be Goat, at 2,875 feet (876 meters) in length.
Most of the terrain suits intermediates who can enjoy wide
open cruising runs on Spruce Peak and more wooded runs on
the Mansfield side. What was the world's fastest eight-passenger
gondola opened here in 1992.
Statistics:
Vertical Drop: 2,360'
Top Elevation: 4,395' (Mount Mansfield)
Highest Ski Point: 3,640'
Base Elevation: 1,280'
Lifts: 10 (1 gondola, 8 chairs, 1 surface)
Terrain:  16%
 59%
 25%
Trails: 47
Longest Run: Toll Road; 3.7 miles
Skiable Acres: 480
Annual Snowfall: 260"
Snowmaking: 73%
Snowboards: Yes/ parks and pipes
Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM daily
Night Skiing: To 10:00 PM Thurs-Sat and holidays
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