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Stowe Mountain Resort

By Christopher Del Sole, About.com

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Stowe Mountain Resort Description:

Located in the town of Stowe, Vermont, Stowe Mountain Resort offers 116 trails, 13 lifts including an inter-mountain transfer Gondola, a halfpipe, several terrain parks, and a growing number of slopeside lodging units. Spread out across the highest peak in Vermont, Mount Mansfield, the resort classifies 16% of its trails for beginners, 59% for intermediates, and 25% for advanced & expert riders.

Stowe Mountain Resort Location/Directions:

Located off Vermont Route 100, Stowe Mountain Resort can be found six miles from downtown Stowe. It is approximately 4 hours from New Haven, 6 hours from New York City, and 3 hours 15 minutes from Boston. The nearest airport is Burlington International Airport, a short 40 minute drive away. In addition, train service is available via Amtrak.

Stowe Mountain Resort Travel Information

Stowe Mountain Resort Statistics:

  • Trails: 116
  • Lifts: 13 (2 Gondolas, 3 high-speed detachable quads, 2 triples, 4 doubles, 2 surface lifts.
  • Uphill Capacity: 15,516/hr
  • Acres: 485
  • Snowmaking Coverage: 90% (436 acres)
  • Summit Elevation: 3,719 ft. / 1,134 m (Top of Lifts); 4,395 ft. / 1,340 m (Mount Mansfield Summit)
  • Base Elevation: 1,559 ft. / 475 m
  • Vertical Drop: 2,160 ft. / 658 m
  • Longest Trail: 4.3 mi / 6.9 km (Toll Road)
  • Terrain Parks: 3 (see Stowe Parks & Pipes website)
  • Halfpipe(s): 1
  • Average Snowfall: 333 inches / 846 cm annually
  • Night Skiing: Yes (Gondolier & Perry Merrill trails only)

Stowe Mountain Resort Trailmaps

Stowe Mountain Resort Reservations:

Lodging and lesson reservations as well as lift ticket and season pass purchases can be made online by visiting the Stowe Mountain Resort website or by calling 1-800-253-4754.

Alternative Activities:

Stowe Mountain Resort offers a variety of alternative activities, including health spas, dog sledding tours, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, dining, shopping and more.

Stowe Mountain Resort Activities website

Stowe Mountain Resort Weather & Conditions:

Stowe Mountain Resort Snow Report

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