Stowe - World Snowboard Guide

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If you’re after some serious east coast riding, then the popular resort of Stowe is your place. It’s a proper mountain spread over three distinct areas, each one lending itself to a different level of ability: Spruce Peaks is the beginner/intermediate area (a little isolated from the main ride area);

Mt Mansfield is accessed by the fastest 8-person gondola in the world, and is an intermediate’s paradise with great cruising terrain, perfect for those who like to carve. The final area is the largest, and a perfect mix for each style in the advanced stages. Because Stowe is a popular hangout with city slickers and weekend tourists, the lifts can get clogged on weekend mornings, but don’t be put off - a short wait will be awarded with a good long run.

New for season

05/06: chairlift on Spruce Mountain being replaced with high-speed quad. New top to bottom snowmaking installed

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Resort Statistics

Resort Type: Alpine
Winter: Nov to April
Summer: None

Lifts

Total Lifts: 12
Gondolas: 1
Chair lifts: 9
Drag lifts: 2
Max people per hour: 15,516
Board Leashes required: Yes

Mountain

Total pistes/trails: 48
Total ride area: 485acres/39 miles
Longest run: 3.7miles (6km)

Top lift: 1109m
Vertical drop: 720m
First lift: 290m

Piste suitability

Green runs: 16%
Red runs: 59%
Black runs: 25%

Lift Passes

Lift Passes:
Half-day $58
1 Day pass - $66/70
Night & Day $76
Night pass - $24
2 Day pass - $120
5 Day pass - $275
Season pass - $1507
Lift times:8.30am to 9.00pm

Snowfall

Average annual snowfall: 6.35metres
Artificial snowmaking coverage: 90%

Facilities

Snowboard Schools: privte 1hr/$93 half day $216
group from $37
Snowboard Hire: board and boots $31 additional days $25
Night Riding: : thursday-saturday the Perry Merrill and Gondolier trails open until 9pm