Stowe
As the oldest and tallest ski resort in Vermont, Stowe is the birthplace of alpine skiing in the Green Mountain State
Mountain Statistics
Summit
4,395ft
Vertical
2,836ft
Terrain
485acres
Snowfall
314in/yr
Lifts
12
Runs
116
Terrain Parks
1
Base Elevation
1,559ft
Resort Scores & Rankings
Terrain Breakdown
The Birthplace of Vermont's Ski Scene
When the lifts first started spinning in 1937, Stowe effectively became the birthplace of alpine skiing in Vermont. In those 90 years, Stowe has maintained its position as one of the East Coast's premiere ski destinations for its position on the tallest mountain in the state, Mt. Mansfield. Due to its higher elevation, Stowe receives over 300 inches of snow annually, and the resort supplements with snowmaking on 83 percent of the mountain.
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Skiing in Stowe
Stowe Mountain Resort offers 485 skiable acres spread across two mountains, Mount Mansfield and Spruce Peak, and are connected via the Over Easy Gondola. For beginners and families, the the majority of the ski resort's friendlier terrain is found on Spruce Peak and that's also where you'll find all of the on-mountain lodging.
For those looking for bigger mountain thrills, Mount Mansfield offers more advanced and expert terrain, including steep and tight tree runs, including The Goat and Starr. Perry Merrill starts at the top of the gondola on the Mount Mansfield side and is the longest blue run at Stowe. Thanks in large part to Mount Mansfield's summit elevation of 4,395 feet above sea level, Stowe is the highest ski resort in Vermont and offers the most mile-long lift of any resort on the East Coast. A vertical drop of nearly 3,000 feet competes with many of the resorts on the West Coast, giving skiers the opportunity to build up some seriously strong stamina.
Planning Your Trip
As part of the Epic Pass, Stowe offers skiers 485 skiable acres to explore Vermont's tallest mountain with a substantial 314 inches of annual snowfall. If and when the natural tap turns off, Stowe's professional snowmaking covers 83 percent of the mountain, ensuring there's always a decent base to slide on.
Getting There
Stowe is only 40 miles from the Burlington International Airport, Vermont's largest airport, and with free parking seven days a week at Stowe, there's no reason not to rent a car. If you really don't want to take the wheel, a car service is reasonable to get you to the town of Stowe and then the free Mountain Road Shuttle courtesy of Green Mountain Transit will get you all around town from 6:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. seven days a week though April 5.