Day 115

Day 115: Making some turns after the Easter Sunrise service.

I hope everyone enjoyed the sunrise service as much as I did. Having tried to stay up all night, I got only 45 minutes of sleep, but it was worth it. It was a little clouded over at the very top but as you skied down the views were stunning.

Sunday morning's turns made it day 115 for me this season. Nothing beats being up early in the outdoors on the side of a mountain in order to ski down with at least a hundred other people who want to do the same. There was several hundred people at the service and us diehard skiers loved every single turn to the bottom. It was sad to have to end after just one run, I would have stayed and skied all day long or until I got hungry.

Take a look at the Sunrise Service slide show!

Easter and the Bacon Brothers

Hey everyone!

Here are a few things people should check out! I will definitely be at the Easter service so I hope to see you there, skiing down after!

Sunrise Service & Easter Egg Hunt
Sunday, April 24
Stowe’s 57th annual non-denominational Easter Sunrise Service will be held as always at the Cliff House atop Mt. Mansfield. Complimentary Gondola transportation is available to the public from 4:30am – 5:25am and will end promptly at 5:25am so please allow for extra time to park and walk to the Gondola Barn before 5:25am. Dress warmly and for mountain conditions. An Easter Egg Hunt & Earth Day Presentation will occur in Spruce Plaza at 9am.

In the event of bad weather the Easter Sunrise Service will move to the Midway Base Lodge.

Participants will be able to ski or ride down from the top of the Gondola if the Easter Sunrise service is held atop.

ALSO.. The BACON BROTHERS LIVE!!!

On Saturday, April 30, Stowe Mountain Resort will host The Bacon Brothers live in concert. The celebrated siblings and their stellar band mates will perform songs off their numerous albums including the latest release ‘New Years Day.’ The performance will take place at 8:00pm in the new Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center. Tickets are available online at www.sprucepeakarts.org

Check back again soon! - Megan

One Last Quad Ride... in case you missed it

Hey everyone!

Yesterday, was closing day for the resort and the last day ever for the four runner quad. It began as a rainy morning and then the clouds and rain cleared up for slightly nicer conditions. I chose to ski early in the morning so I endured a soaking wet ride up the quad. But it was worth being a little bit wet, because the conditions were not bad for April 17th and raining.

Just in case you did not make closing day here is a video I shot of one of my rides up this morning. Sorry about the rain on the lens at the end, I got cold hands!

One Last Quad Ride from Megan Davin on Vimeo.

End of Season Video

610 hours later, the ski school season is over. It is bitter sweet and I can't wait until next year, but there is nothing like knowing I don't have to stand in my ski boots all day long. :-)

Check out this video to reminisce on the great season we have had!

Stowe, 2011 from Erik Suvanto on Vimeo.

More pictures after closing day on Sunday to come!

Spring Has Sprung

If you like sun then you'll love all of the weather we have been having, especially today. Another beautiful day of April skiing & riding with bluebird skies, soft snow, and warming temperatures. You should all be packing your bags now to enjoy it.

I was busy perfecting my tan today while teaching. Well, I guess if I don't tan it is not really a tan. More or less I was perfecting my freckles/sun-kissed look.

But the bottom line is that it's beautiful and YOU need to come to STOWE! - Megan

Powder Day!

107, that is how many days I have skied so far this season. This is the most I have ever skied in one season, and while it is a lot, it is also very rewarding. As spring time approaches, most people are now thinking beaches, summer, and sun, and Stowe has still gotten snow every single day this month! Yup, today was a powder day! It has been endless, and we all feel very fortunate that the skiing is still so good.

This past weekend my friend and I realized we did not have many pictures of ourselves skiing, and we went out after work to obtain pictures some. And it was a successful mission. But it made me think for the past 100-plus days I have been so focused on skiing I was documenting memories internally and not externally through photographs. This is strange because I love photography and pictures. Some people stop every 5 seconds to take an image, and it took me months to pause and take a few pictures. I find that pictures are great reminders of those wild and crazy adventures with friends.

Other than the powder we have been getting, the big news is the big “C” word… the scheduled closing day is April 17th, but with all of this snow even if the mountain closes, I believe there will be a lot of hiking in the future to make those turns.
- Megan

Ski Bum Prom

Hey Everyone!

Last night was the sixth annual Ski Bum Prom, a 1950s sock hop, which took place at the Matterhorn
The event include a raffle and American Bandstand dance contest ( I made it to the finals and came in third! Not bad for wearing 4 inch heels!)

All proceeds went to benefit Stowe Adaptive Sports, a local nonprofit that supports skiers and snowboarders with disabilities. For more information: adapt@smartscience.org.

Here are a few photos from the event!