It's SNOWING!

It's SNOWING TODAY here at the resort! Get off of your computer, pack your ski and snowboard stuff and come to Vermont where we are all enjoying the snow!

Making the Mountain Run

Creating a Terrain Park

Holiday Events

Holiday Specials:

Ice Carving- Chanukah Menorah
Thu, December 22
Help ring in the holidays with Northwoods Ice Craft as they chisel and carve a Chanukah "Ice Menorah" in the Spruce Plaza.

Live Music in Spruce Camp
Sat, December 24
Live Music in Spruce Camp from 2-6pm every Saturday (Starting 12/10/11- through 4/8/12) on the 2nd floor of Spruce Camp.

Interactive Arts and Crafts
Sun, December 25
Participate with local artists for a wide variety of free arts and crafts programs from Noon-4pm on the 2nd floor of Spruce Camp each Sunday (Starting 12/11/11 through 4/8/12) through out the season. Kids and families are encouraged to attend!

Henna Tattoos
Tue, December 27
Join Hearetfire Henna for complimentary Henna tattoos from Noon-4pm on the 2nd floor of Spruce Camp as part of our Christmas Week holiday programming.

Ice Carving- Ice Castle
Tue, December 27
Holiday programming continues outside in the Spruce Plaza with Northwoods Ice Craft as they create an "Ice Castle" that will please both kids and familes alike. Make sure to bring your camera for fantastic photo opportunities!

Dux the Balloon Man
Wed, December 28
You'll never look at balloons the same way again. Dux the Balloon Man re-creates familiar objects and charecters with balloon art. Come join in the fun from Noon-4pm on the 2nd floor of Spruce Camp. A great hoilday activity for kids and familes to enjoy!

Winter Photo Workshop
Thu, December 29
Join local photographers Brian Mohr and Emily Johnson of Ember Photogrpahy for a special morning workshop at Golf Cottage at Spruce Peak. RSVP advanced registration is required by e mailing Info@stowe.com or by calling 802-253-3000. Space is limited!

Bottle Cap Art
Thu, December 29
Mixed media recycled bottle cap art with Lise-Anne Cooledge comes to the 2nd floor of Spruce Camp from Noon-4pm. Design your own pendant, necklace or pin with a wide variety of designs, colors and Stowe logoed items.

Summit Series Dinner- Winter Wonderland
Thu, December 29 — Fri, December 30
Enjoy six courses inspired by the winter season and traditional holiday flavors and some classic holiday tunes delivered through a live classic guitarist.
Reservations are required for two different seating times available; 6:30pm and 7pm
Contact the Cliff House directly at 802-253-3665
Email reservation requests or questions to cliffhouse@stowe.com

Ice Carving- Ice Throne
Sat, December 31
Celebrate the 2012 as we create the annual "Ice Chair" to ring in the New Year! Located in the Spruce Plaza, watch Northwoods Ice Craft carve and chisel the creation from blocks of ice. Ideal for individual or family photos during your holiday stay at Stowe Mountain Resort.

Complimetary hot cocoa and smores
Sat, December 31
Join us for complimentary hot cocoa and smores at the firepit in the Spruce Plaza from 2-4pm each weekend and every day during holiday time periods.

PARADE AT SPRUCE PEAK
Sat, December 31

Enjoy the beauty of Spruce Camp under the stars and experience the magic as Stowe Mountain Resort comes alive with a spectacle of light. View the show from the Spruce Camp Base Lodge slopeside patio.

The show begins at 7pm

Heading into Christmas

More lifts and more trails are in our plans as we head towards the holiday week-- today the Sunny Spruce Quad has opened for the first time this season, servicing skiing & riding on the Side Street trail. Thanks to our snowmakers and mountain operations team, in the past four days we have opened 4 additional lifts and 5 new trails!

Currently, we have 9 lifts and 20 trails open, by next week we plan to have 11 lifts and 29 trails open and we are also aiming for the Midway Terrain Park! We can't wait for next week and hope to see you on the slopes soon!

The beauty of Mt. Mansfield

Who doesn't love Perry Merrill.

1st Trick

What: 1st Trick

When: 10am

Where: 5th Avenue Terrain Park


Roll call 1st Trick... Who's gunna be there? Tomorrow Sat 17th from 10am to 1pm, open format anyone can session, tons of give away products.

DJ Bonjour-Hi and our own Mike Toohey with the MC duties...

Evolution Stowe

Greetings Skiers and Riders!

If you have not been here yet this season you are in for a real treat. We got a facelift over the summer. There is a brand new FourRunner Quad (super fast), a new website (easier to navigate) and a new pass system(faster to get onto the lifts). This new system is known as Evolution Stowe or RFID.

I love to dance through the lift line and always have a friendly hello for the podium attendant. Also, it is so much nicer than having to pull out your pass every run.

Q: What is RFID?

A: Radio Frequency Identification.

Q: What is an Evolution Stowe RFID Card – Referred to as Evolution Stowe Card?

A: The Evolution Stowe Card has a small RFID tag integrated into the card. When you pass through the lift line, this tag will register and open the lift access gate automatically. So basically you ski or ride up to the gate, do a dance to make the podium attendant laugh and keep on going through. If you get the timing right and there is not a line you can even pass right through without stopping.

Q: But what to do with this new pass and how should I carry it?

A: You should carry your Evolution Stowe Card in a separate pocket away from your cell phone, iPod, or any foil wrapped items such as gum wrappers,etc. The Evolution Stowe Card should be carried in the “strike zone” or on your person above your knees and below your shoulders. And as I stated before I prefer dancing up to the gate.

Q: Why did we switch to this?

A: There are many guest benefits to RFID technology. Once you have received an Evolution Stowe Card, you will be able to reload the card online at any time of day, without having to wait in any ticket lines. For both ticketholders and pass holders, the Evolution Stowe Card will last for years, this way you can simply purchase/reload your ticket or pass [in future years] and reuse your existing card. AND if you are purchasing day tickets only the price is reduced to $69 for a day ticket if you reload online!!! That is a savings of over $20!

For more information check out http://www.stowe.com/ski-ride/evolution/

And if you are still curious: come try it out for yourself and if you don’t like it, just return the RIFD card and get your $5 deposit back!

New Terrain Opening

Hey Everyone!

Early Morning overlooking the Magic Carpet


We had an awesome weekend up here in Vermont at Stowe Mountain Resort. As the temperatures continue to drop we are opening more and more terrain! Currently we have 3 lifts open and expect to open more by this weekend.

Today was the grand opening of the 5th Ave terrain park! We have 5 features set up! Check out and see what everyone was so excited about! This weekend in the 5th Ave terrain park will be the First Trick Rail Jam

See you on the Slopes!

Weekend Outlook

Good Morning!

We got a dusting of snow overnight and we are working on expanding our snowmaking efforts.

Come Check out what is going on this weekend!

Stowefest Demo Day!

Sat, December 10
Demo ‘til you drop. All day, area ski and snowboard industry reps will be showing off the hottest and latest gear of the season from 8am - 3pm. Then tromp around at 10am and 1pm with the Nordic Barn and Umiak Outfitters backcountry gear clinics. Join us in the Mansfield Den for an apres ski hangout and raffle drawing.

Location: Base of the FourRunner Quad
Registration: Stowe Mountain Resort Demo Center
Time: 8am - 2pm (Demo Sign-Outs)
Time: 3pm - 5pm (Apres Ski in The Den)
You'll need: A major credit card as your deposit (no charge will be made if you return all the gear you demo), bring ski and/or snowboard boots and other miscellaneous gear, 18+ or have a legal gaurdian sign the waiver form.

Participating Companies:

Black Diamond
Burton
Demo Center at Stowe Mountain Resort
DPS
Dynastar
Head
InnerBoot Works
K2
Nordic Barn
Rossignol
Scott
Umiak Outfitters
Volkl

Dedication Ceremony:
Join us this Saturday, 10am, at the base of our new FourRunner Quad for a special dedication ceremony with Governor Peter Shumlin.

Cold Weather Dances

Hey Snow Enthusiasts!

Start doing those snow and cold weather dances! We need them. All of us here are running out of steam, we have been wearing our PJ’s backwards and inside out for several months and apparantly the Snow Gods have caught on to our plan.

So sleep with your pajamas on inside out and do anything else that has worked for you in the past. GAME ON!

Here are some other ideas which I have not tried all of them but I hear they work just as well too:

1.Wear pajamas inside out and backwards

2.Flush ice cubes down the toilet

3.Put a spoon under your pillow

4. Say “I want it to snow, I want it to snow, I want it to snow…” As you fall asleep

5.Run around the kitchen table five times

6.Try not to touch the floor as you leap into bed

7.Sleep on the opposite side of the bed

8.Hang a wool sock over your bed

9.Sleep with your window opened an inch

See you dancing in your dreams!

Snow Squalls Yesterday

Hey Everyone!

Yesterday we had a few snow squalls which accumulated to just over 1" at the base and 2" at the top!

See you on the slopes!

Living the Dream!

Another great day at Stowe!

Take a look at this morning!

Sunrise

Mountain Views

Snow Making

FourRunner Quad

Mt. Mansfield

New Ski Patrol Hut

A View from the top

A Little Holiday Excitement

Hey Everyone, We are about to head into December and what better than to plan a trip to the Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center!

I am extermley excited for the showing on December 3rd A Charlie Brown Christmas with David Benoit. David Benoit is a five time Grammy-nominated pianist and his quartet will play a show full of holiday songs and arrangements made famous by Vince Guaraldi on the Charlie Brown Christmas TV specials.

The evening will also feature children from the Stowe Elementary School Chorus singing during the show with Mr. Benoit and company.

Benoit electrified the jazz world when he released a version of “The Peanuts Theme” which became a #1 hit on jazz radio. He has performed The Peanuts Piano Concerto with several orchestras as part of his tribute to Charles Schulz and the music of Vince Guaraldi. In 2000 he released his GRP tribute recording Here’s To You, Charlie Brown: 50 Great Years. In 2005, Benoit released 40 Years: A Charlie Brown Christmas, featuring Toni Braxton, Norman Brown, Chaka Khan, Dave Koz, the Rippingtons, Vanessa Williams, and others.

This inspirational concert features the classic music of Vince Guaraldi along with Charlie Brown Christmas originals from David Benoit, who took over the helm as the music composer for the new Charlie Brown Christmas TV Specials more than a decade ago. Experience the magic of a beloved and timeless holiday classic, performed by an artist who through his passion keeps the music of A Charlie Brown Christmas alive, and ever evolving.

DAVID BENOIT - A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS DATE: SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2011 TIME: 8PM TICKETS: $45 AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE 11/14/11

Opening Day Part II

Hey Everyone! What a great day today has been! We opened with a snow storm and freshies on top of the lovely work from the snow makers. It made for variable conditions but at the same time lots of fun! After taking one preseason ride up the NEW FourRunner Quad today's performance was nothing but the best! Everything went off smoothly and everyone seemed happy to be skiing and riding again!

Some early risers were in the parking lot before I got in just after 5am!

Patiently waiting in line for the New FourRunner Quad to open.

Anticipation

Our new pass system through Evolution Stowe

Excited employees

Fresh turns!