Stowe is in north central Vermont, most easily reached from Montreal (140 miles/224 km), and Boston (200 miles/320 km) away. For European visitors, Logan International Airport, Boston, is the normal gateway, followed by a four-hour drive; drive time from Montreal...
Stowe
An American original and full of tradition and character, from the charming New England village to the challenging trails carved into the face of Mt. Mansfield, Stowe has the longest average trail length and the most challenging fall line skiing in New England.
Of all Vermont ski resorts, Stowe perhaps come closest to the storybook image of the state. If you’re looking for some good skiing and the charm of wooden clapboard buildings surrounded by snowy forest, Stowe ski resort is for you. It’s farther north than Killington and other Vermont resorts such as Stratton and Okemo, making it less susceptible to weekend commuter crowds from Boston and beyond, while the skiing on Mount Mansfield (Vermont’s highest peak) is in the East Coast’s top league.
Stowe doesn’t just seem old: it really is, and so too is its skiing. It was first developed as a resort in the 1930s, but its lift infrastructure is considerably newer and includes a new express quads and two gondolas. The village of Stowe itself- which does more summer than winter business- is six miles (9.6 km) from the ski area and is sufficiently charming to make Stowe one of the few North American snowsport resorts that non-skiers can enjoy as much as skiers.
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Stowe has the best collection of luxury ski hotels in New England. The flagship of these posh hotels is the ski in, ski out Stowe Mountain Lodge. Stowe Mountain Lodge ***** The Stowe Mountain Lodge is New England's best luxury...
Stowe has one ski and snowboarding school based at Spruce Peak.It has over 200 instructors offering tuition from beginner basics to advanced skills. There are a variety of different classes for adults (Levels 1-9) offering up to two 90-minute lessons...
Stowe Ski Area Set on Vermont’s highest peak, Mount Mansfield, Stowe resort has a good snow record, averaging 333 inches (846 cm) per year, backed up by snowmaking on 72 percent of its trails. Stowe is one of America's oldest...
Stowe Ski Lifts Stowe’s ski lifts almost all run from bottom to top of the mountain, so that on most trails skiers ski the full vertical drop of the peak. There are eight chairlifts including three high-speed quads, one eight-passenger...
Stowe Beginner Skiing Stowe's beginner skiing is confined to the Toll House area and Spruce Peak. The Toll House run itself is one of the best beginner runs in New England. Spruce Peak is the main beginner area and is...
Stowe Intermediate Skiing Stowe Intermediate Skiing: Great for confident blue trail skiers looking to progress. Despite Stowe's reputation for fierce expert terrain, 59% of the mountain is rated intermediate and blue skiers will be able to ski from all of...
Stowe Expert Skiing Stowe's expert skiing is legendary. The “Front Four”: Goat, Starr, National, and Lift Line are renowned double black diamond trails— practically New England benchmarks for tough skiing and all easily accessed by two lifts from the Mansfield...
Stowe Snowboarding Snowboards are definitely welcome in Stowe, which is home to Burton snowboards, the brand that started it all. The Burton Method Center is a popular place to take up boarding, with its combination of special techniques and learning...
Stowe On Mountain Dining There are eight restaurants at the resort, mostly near lift bases, such as the cafeterias at Mansfield, Spruce, and Midway base lodges. The Cliff House at the top of the gondola is an upmarket restaurant with...
Stowe Village Stowe is a picture postcard New England village, with a white church steeple marking its center, general stores, galleries and a wide range of options for eating out. Stowe's new Spruce Peak base area is home to the...
Stowe Apres-Ski, Restaurants & Bars Some apres ski takes place at the mountain, but in town there are more options for eating and drinking. Nightlife is generally quiet. Most popular venue is The Matterhorn-it has a very lively atmosphere when...
Stowe Activities Stowe offers a good variety of winter activities. Skating at the Jackson Ice Arena, snowmobile tours, dogsledding, horse-drawn sleigh rides, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing with Stowe's interconnected cross-country centers covering more than 22 miles (35 km) of groomed...