Snowmaking Upgrades at Stowe

This year Stowe Mountain Resort continues to invest in its state-of-the-art snowmaking operations with an additional 4.7 million dollars in new equipment and upgrades that include - 325 HKD tower guns, 150 energy efficient land guns, 16 Super Pole Cat fan guns and seven miles of new snowmaking pipe. In addition to supplementing its already superlative snowmaking, this year’s improvements will allow Stowe to operate with greater energy efficiency and eliminate 100,000 gallons of diesel storage, use and emissions. From a skier’s and rider's standpoint, the new snowmaking increases potential for more early season terrain, increases overall snow quality and allows our mountain operations crew to resurface the mountain quicker.

We tested the system on October 13 at the base area with mild temps around 32 degrees - and it was a complete success.

Check out the video:


We plan to open on November 17!

Remember to buy your Season Pass before October 31 to save big!

Embracing Summer at Stowe Mountain Resort

We sure do love the beautiful powdery-white winters here on Mount Mansfield, and this last one was no different. It was a bit of a challenge, sure, but our Mountain Operations team set us up for some truly phenomenal days on the hill. Today, that same crew is busy prepping and installing a massive off-season investment in snowmaking to ensure next winter is even better than ever. You'll hear much more about that throughout the summer…

In the meantime, this is Stowe, Vermont and we always look forward to beginning a new season here at the resort. The mountain has turned a brilliant, lush green and where our cars were packed with skis and snowboards just a little while ago, now golf bags, kayaks and bikes have taken over for the next few months. Stowe Mountain Golf Club, for members and guests of Stowe Mountain Lodge and the Stowe Country Club, are open, both offering one-of-a-kind Golf experiences. You can also drive to the top of Vermont on the Mount Mansfield Auto Toll Road any day of the week.

Our Summer Mountain Adventure Camp, for kids ages 3-12, runs every Monday through Saturday weekly from June 18th through September 1st. Give the gift of adventure to your kids for 1 day, 5 days or even a full season’s worth of new skills, friends, memories and fun!

As of June 23, all of Stowe Mountain Resort's summer attractions will be open, including the Gondola SkyRide, Alpine Slide, Bungee Trampoline, Climbing Wall, and Inflatable Obstacle Course. We've also got unique restaurants, such as the Cliff House at the top of the Gondola, opening for lunch daily at the same time.

So we've taken a deep breath, switched out our ski boots for hiking boots, and we are ready for another adventure-filled summer season at Stowe Mountain Resort. We're not just patiently awaiting the return of winter. No, we've completely embraced the potential of the season at hand. Have you? What are your plans for the summer?

Visit stowe.com for all the info.

Barefoot Truth playing at the Den!

Saturday Afternoon Barefoot Truth is playing Live at The Den from 2pm - 6pm on Saturday, March 31st. FREE SHOW!

If you have not heard them, check them out they are AWESOME! http://barefoottruth.com/

Spring Photos!

Hey Everyone!

Thanks for submitting your spring photos! Here are a few of my favoirtes.

BLOW OUT SALE!!!

The time is right - our Spring Retail Sale is here!

Stowe Mountain Resort's retail shops have a great selection and are offering great deals on Ski and Snowboard demos.

50% off storewide from Saturday, 3/24 – Sunday, 4/1. All items from pins to skis will be 50% off (excluding our new spring/summer arrivals at Spruce Peak Sports).


DON'T MISS OUT on some really awesome deals!!!

Bright Spring Colors

We want your most ridicilous spring skiing pictures! Every year people show up in bright colors, t-shirts, crazy hats, ect. Let your imagination run wild. Send us your crazy Stowe spring photos and they just might end up on the blog. Send them to mdavin@stowe.com

Here are a few from the past several weeks!

Late night views

It's not ever day that we get a chance to see the groomers in action but a few weeks ago one of our lift operators was able to snag a few photos from above in the Gondola of the groomers in action.

Photos by Ben Notterman

Meet the Fleet: C. Rob

Name: Chris Robinson aka C. Rob

Position: On hill snowboard supervisor and staff trainer

Time at Stowe: 4 years

C. Rob came to Vermont in 2008, from Jackson Hole. The move was to be closer to family on the east coast and for him it was as simple as moving from the best of the west to the best of the east. He has been snowboarding for 21 years and even tele skiing for ten. While working at Stowe he loves snowboarding and meeting new people every day.

In his spare time in the winter and during the summers C. Rob is the CEO of Faded Orange, a Vermont based company celebrating mountain town culture. They celebrate the freedom of athletic expression, art, music, while sharing the stoke that is a mountain town culture and have T-Shirts, hats and other accessories. Faded Orange sponsors local and professional athletes as well as donates money, time and products to local events and charities. What makes Faded unique is that they are focusing on being as local and made in the USA as possible. The trucker hat logos are made in New York, the embroidery and screen printing are done in Vermont, all the beanies are made in the USA, and the knit hats are all hand knit in the USA from Eco ways yarn.

When C. Rob is not snowboarding or running Faded Orange you might find him with his wife and two kids or fly fishing, golfing, kayaking, mountain biking, rock climbing, skateboarding or even hip hop dancing.

Keep your eyes peeled for C. Rob and Faded Orange around Stowe.

www.fadedorange.com

Video from today

Hey Everyone!

We got another 6-9 inches of new snow today, so check out this video!

Endless Snow

Hey Everyone!

We have gotten 4 feet of snow in the last 7 days!!!??? Yup, that’s right, winter has finally arrived and came to us in full force. And tonight we are expecting another little snow storm! If you dream of knee deep powder, you need to be here at Stowe. Words can’t even properly describe the elated feelings of cruising through all of the freshies. After the big Friday afternoon into Sunday storm everything keeps replenishing itself and if you know where to look there are still abundant fresh lines. Check out our powder photos from this past weekend!

Woodchuck Day!

Good Morning Skiers and Riders!

$39 Lift Tickets today Thursday February 2nd! $39 Lift Tickets today Thursday February 2nd!

While Punxsutawney Phil, the central Pennsylvania groundhog, may be busy this morning , we are celebrating WoodChuck Day here at Stowe Mountain Resort.
Lift Tickets are only $39! Yup, you read that right only $39 today and today only!

The Inn at the Mountain

The Inn at the Mountain is a classic country inn conveniently located at the base of Mount Mansfield and offers 32 comfortable rooms & suites with mountain views and is the only location in town with a double chairlift in its backyard!

Awake to a complimentary, continental breakfast daily; walk to the the Toll House Double chairlift and ski back to the Inn for complimentary tea, fresh baked cookies and hot cocoa each evening. The Inn also offers an exercise room, banquet room, game rooms and the Fireside Tavern Restaurant open weekends & Holidays for Après Ski from 3-6pm. (Chairlift operates weather permitting)

The Inn is running several Specials now so check them out for a lovely vacation while saving some money!

STAY MORE, SAVE MORE, SKI MORE!
Book your mid-week winter getaway now and save!

Inn at The Mountain & Condominiums
Stay slopeside – Just steps from the Toll House Chairlift*

Awake to a complimentary continental breakfast daily and enjoy complimentary tea, fresh baked cookies & hot cocoa each evening.

Inn Rooms Condos
2 Nights from $153.00/night 2 Nights from $259.00/night
3 Nights from $144.00/night 3 Nights from $244.00/night
4 Nights from $135.00/night 4 Nights from $228.00/night

Ski for $69.00/day Sunday – Friday with your “FREE” Stowe Points Card

Valid Sunday – Thursday 12/15/11 - 3/31/2012 Excluding Holiday periods.

Special is valid for new reservations only; cannot be combined with any other discount; subject to availability; 10% tax not included; rates subject to change; subject to additional terms and conditions. *This lift is weather dependent.
SKI LOVER'S SPECIAL
Save on lodging and tickets!

SAVE 10% off Lodging at THE INN at the MOUNTAIN and CONDOS
SAVE 15% off multi-day lift tickets with our Vacation Rewards Program

Valid on non-holiday stays between 12/9/11 – 3/31/12 (2 night minimum on Saturday ) based on availability, rates subject to change, additional terms and conditions may apply.

We also have several Condo Rentals available

Ski home at the end of the day to your condo!

Our condominiums are the ideal choice for families and friends. The Toll House lift carries skiers to the many slopes of Mt. Mansfield, conditions permitting.

The Lodge Condominiums One, two, and three bedroom condominiums, feature fully equipped kitchens, gas or wood fireplaces or wood burning stoves, washers/dryers and daily housekeeping service. Ski home on the Home Run Trail, conditions permitting at the end of your day.

Where is Vermont Exactly?

Vermont, it’s that state up near Canada right? Yup, it sure is! And we LOVE visitors. So how do you find us? Located in a town with NO traffic lights, it is easy to get here!

It's not hard to find Stowe. Since the ski area shares its name with the town, there's no confusion about where you're headed, and the "Ski capital of the East" is an easy, enjoyable trip from just about anywhere.

Located in north-central Vermont, we're 40 minutes from Vermont's largest airport, 15 minutes from Interstate 89, and 15 minutes from the train station. Clear signs, light traffic, well-maintained roads, and pretty countryside make it a pleasant drive from the airport or other northeastern locations..

Traveling by car or bus Guests from the north, south, east, or west can take major interstates or highways almost to Stowe's doorstep. Check Vermont road conditions.

Directions to Stowe Mountain Resort

From Burlington, Vermont
Take Interstate 89 South. Follow 89S until you get to exit 10 (Stowe / Waterbury exit). Make a left at the end of the exit ramp; this is route 100N. Follow this for 11 miles until you reach your first stop sign. This is the center of Stowe Village. Make a left at the stop sign onto route 108N, and follow this for approximately 6 miles until you reach the resort. Welcome!

From Boston
From Providence, RI
From Montreal
From Albany
From New York City, Philadelphia, or Washington D.C.
Traveling by train Whether you're coming from Washington, DC or NYC or just about anywhere, you can take Amtrak to the Waterbury station. The rates are outstanding! For more information on Amtrak, check out www.amtrak.com.

Travel Agent Reservations For discounted, commissionable fares on US Airways, Thrifty Rental Cars and Amtrak, call 1-800-24-STOWE

Group Travel Reservations The following are the group sales and travel agent numbers for: Amtrak - 1-800-872-1477 US Airway - 1-877-US GROUPS (877-874-7687)

Traveling by plane
Vermonters are used to dealing with snow, so our major airport has an outstanding open ratio of over 99:1 in the winter. Burlington International Airport offers plenty of flights nonstop from major cities like Philadelphia, Chicago, Pittsburgh, New York, Boston, and Washington. Major carriers at Burlington International Airport include Continental Airlines, The Delta Connection, United Airlines, and US Airways.

From the airport, it's just a 40-minute, mostly Interstate drive to Stowe. Taxi service and car rentals are available at the airport (we offer preferred rates on Thrifty rental cars with ski racks, all-weather tires, and unlimited mileage), and some lodges provide special transportation for groups.

And if you get lost just look at any of the beautiful scenery around and BREATHE you are in Vermont and it will all be ok!

Famous Internet Skiers: The Moose That Schussed

Hey Everyone!

Have you heard there has been a MOOSE romping aorund up here at Stowe. Check out This blog post from January 23rd on Famous Internet Skiers - they caught some GREAT photos of the moose on Nosedive! I have seen the tracks and scat but they saw the real moose!

Check out more images on their blog post!
http://www.famousinternetskiers.com/the-moose-that-schussed/

National Safety Week

Did you know that it is National Safety Week?
This week at the Stowe Mountain Ski and Snowboard School we will have the posters for the National Safety Week Poster Contest!

Observe the code listed below and share with other skiers the responsibility for a great skiing experience.

•Always stay in control
•People ahead of you have the right of way.
•Stop in a safe place for you and others.
•Whenever starting downhill or merging, look uphill and yield.
•Use devices to help prevent runaway equipment.
•Observe signs and warnings, and keep off closed trails.
•Know how to use the lifts safely.

KNOW THE CODE. IT’S YOUR RESPONSIBILITY. AND HAVE FUN!

January 12th

Yesterday was TONS of fun! Come and enjoy all of our fresh new snow and keep doing snow dances for the rest of the snow to come this weekend!

SNOW SNOW SNOW!!!

There are two winter storm heading toward Vermont, one is here currently and since this morning we have picked up 1-2 inches of snow. They other one will show up tomorrow! This is just in time for the long Martin Luther King weekend!

We're watching it very closely, but current projections for Stowe show anywhere from 5"- 12" from the combination of the storms by Saturday morning.

Keep checking out Blog, Facebook, and Twitter or all 3 at once from our Social Feed Deck to see what is going on here at Stowe Mountain Resort this holiday weekend.

See you at first chair!

Rentals and Shopping

Stowe Rentals:

Looking to rent gear here at Stowe? Then look no further, we have it.
Tips for renting:
- Register online- so you don’t have to wait in line
- Get there early or pick up your gear the night before
- Rent a helmet ( they are warmer and safer than hats!)

Gift Shop Shopping:
Q: Have a season pass?
A: If so you can use your RFID card like a credit card here at the resort. You also receive 20% off in the stores.

Q: Whats the most popular selling item?
A: Helmets
Q: Can I cahrge to my room if I am staying at the lodge?
A:
Yes
Q: What brands do you sell?
A: Marmot, Isis, Obermeyer, The North Face, Spyder, Burton, Dale of Norway, Icebreaker, Orage, Skida, Smith, Giro, etc.

Stowe Toys Demo Center

Looking to try out some new skis or snowboards this season? Swing by the Stay Tuned Demo Shop at the base of the Quad. They carry: Volkl, Rossignol, K2, Dynastar, Head, Black Diamond, and Burton. You can try as many different pairs of out in one day as you like all for the same price! And if you demo for 2 days and LOVE what you have been riding on you can apply those 2 days price towards the purchase of your new setup!

They also offer full tuning, snacks and beverages, rent and sell goggles, sell face masks, hand warmers as well as a full line of new skis for sale.

Check them out 7:30 4:30 at the base of the quad!

It’s a great place to warm up and catch up with friends and take a break!