Downhill Skiing & Snowboarding

Cross Country Skiing

Mt. Mansfield features some of the finest skiing and riding east of the Rockies. In addition to an average annual snowfall of 260 inches, Stowe provides superior snowmaking. In all, Stowe Resort offers 39 miles of trails on 480 acres of terrain for skiers and riders of every level. The new terrain park and half-pipe and a great ski and snowboard school complete the Stowe Mountain Resort package.

Stowe Village is home to four interconnected cross-country ski centers with New England's most extensive cross-country network of trails. Stowe offers great variety for the cross-country skier on more than 150 km of groomed and 100 km of backcountry trails.

Stowe's Recreation Path connects the Village center to this network, and these trails also link to the downhill ski trails at Stowe Ski Resort!

Mountainside Resort is also located within an hour’s drive to three other Vermont ski resorts.

Nearby Smuggler's Notch, "America's Family Resort," connects directly to Stowe Resort via Snuffy's Trail. Smuggler's 3 mountains support 1,000 acres of terrain and 67 trails.

Sugarbush and Mad River Glen are located just a short drive to the south. Sugarbush sports 115 trails while Mad River Glen is legendary for it's expert to novice terrain.

To the north, Jay Peak, famous for its glade skiing, receives more natural snowfall than any other eastern ski resort.

Snowmobiling

Snowshoeing

For those wishing to explore at faster pace, try touring the countryside on a snowmobile. Tours and rentals are available at Stowe Snowmobile Tours.

Snow shoeing is a wonderful activity for the whole family. Explore silent snow covered woods and enjoy the beauty of winter in Vermont. Try a Moonlight Cider and Cheese Tour.

Other Great Things To Do

Ice skating, horse-drawn sleigh rides, shopping and antiquing.

And don't forget dining - with over 50 area restaurants offering an amazing variety of cuisine, dining is an attraction in itself!