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!
