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One of the best known ski resorts in the world, Stowe is also one of the most picturesque. The town's image is centered on its classic New England white church steeple but the town stretches along the roadside up to Mount Mansfield, with one classic building after another along the way. Stowe is arguably the largest genuine ski resort town in the East. The town's 90 plus shops and 60 plus restaurants give visitors a host of options.The resort encompasses two mountains -- the famous Mount Mansfield and Spruce Peak, which backs onto Smugglers' terrain. Most visitors take the ski bus from town or park at the base, as slopeside lodging is limited. The 2,360 foot vertical is one of New England's most impressive, with experts enjoying the 'Front Four' double black diamond descents. The toughest run is generally agreed to be Goat. Most of the terrain suits intermediates who can enjoy wide open cruising runs on Spruce Peak and more wooded runs on the Mansfield side.
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| Spec | Value |
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| Lift Elevation | 1558 ' |
| Vertical drop | 240 |
| Total trails | 658 |
| Very Easy Trails | 116 |
| Intermediate Trails | 16 |
| Advanced Trails | 59 |
| Lifts | 13 |
| Surface lifts | 15516 |
| Chair lifts | 2 |
| Car lifts | 9 |
| Fixed quads | 0 |
| Detachable quads | 11 |
| Long Run | 6 |
| Six seaters | 2 |
| EasyTrails | 63 |
| Total terrain | 3 |
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Pros: Advanced Terrain, Great Town
Cons: Can be Pricey & Icy (it is New England after all...)
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One of the East's Best
gfabbri
reviewed January 12, 2010 at 6:37 am
reviewed January 12, 2010 at 6:37 am
Full Disclosure: I taught skiing for a winter at Stowe in 1996/97. Before and since, I have been a regular, full-paying customer.
Stowe is my favorite all-around destination in the east due to it's excellent advanced-expert terrain, reasonable distance from Boston, and its genuine town, replete with a variety of lodging and dining
options from moderately priced on up.
Stowe features some of the more challenging - and interesting- slopes in the east. My personal faves include Goat for its gnarly, rocky, tree-riddled terrain that is both a physical and intellectual
challenge to ski well, Starr for it's pitch and bumps, and a number of classic cruisers such as Perry Merrill and Standard. Don't miss out on some fun stuff up on Big Spruce if there's decent snow, and watch for tracks into the woods for some sweet stashes off the Gondola and elsewhere... Finally, Stowe has some excellent OB options accessed from the Gondola and off the back of Mansfield, but be darn well sure you know where you're going, and in some cases, have a ride back...
By the way, if you're into XC, Stowe has the largest interconnected trail network east of the Rockies. If you go OB, you may end up skating your way back along some of these trails!
The town is beautiful, with a picturesque town center and some nice shops. There are a bunch of decent bars & reasonable restaurants, as well as solid high-end offerings -- a little something for everyone.
In sum, Stowe is one of the few resorts in New England with a great & challenging mountain, nice town, and a decent variety of off-hill activities. Tough to beat in the East.
Stowe is my favorite all-around destination in the east due to it's excellent advanced-expert terrain, reasonable distance from Boston, and its genuine town, replete with a variety of lodging and dining
options from moderately priced on up.
Stowe features some of the more challenging - and interesting- slopes in the east. My personal faves include Goat for its gnarly, rocky, tree-riddled terrain that is both a physical and intellectual
challenge to ski well, Starr for it's pitch and bumps, and a number of classic cruisers such as Perry Merrill and Standard. Don't miss out on some fun stuff up on Big Spruce if there's decent snow, and watch for tracks into the woods for some sweet stashes off the Gondola and elsewhere... Finally, Stowe has some excellent OB options accessed from the Gondola and off the back of Mansfield, but be darn well sure you know where you're going, and in some cases, have a ride back...
By the way, if you're into XC, Stowe has the largest interconnected trail network east of the Rockies. If you go OB, you may end up skating your way back along some of these trails!
The town is beautiful, with a picturesque town center and some nice shops. There are a bunch of decent bars & reasonable restaurants, as well as solid high-end offerings -- a little something for everyone.
In sum, Stowe is one of the few resorts in New England with a great & challenging mountain, nice town, and a decent variety of off-hill activities. Tough to beat in the East.
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Pros: Great grooming quality, tons of restaurants and shops.
Cons: An intermediate mountain. Lift ticket overpriced.
Great mountain for groomers!
jarrodfu reviewed February 9, 2010 at 1:44 pm
Paid $89 for one day ticket. This mountain is great for intermediate skier. Lots of wide groomed blue runs. Grooming was really good. I would not go back simply only because it has limited advanced/expert terrain.
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Pros: AWESOME TERRAIN AND LOADS OF GREAT POW
Cons: LONG LIFT LINES AND EXPENSIVE LIFT TICKETS
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