Things To Do
Skiing & Snowboarding
For over 80 years, visitors and locals alike have flocked to Stowe Mountain Resort to experience world-class terrain and create lasting memories that keep them coming back season to season. Home to Vermont's tallest peak, Mount Mansfield, Stowe is consistently recognized as one of the top destinations for skiing and riding, both across the country and around the world. With 116 trails and 12 lifts, Stowe Mountain Resort offers an extensive and diverse alpine landscape, welcoming an average of over 300 inches of snow annually. The resort is surrounded by two peaks, the majestic Mount Mansfield and Spruce Peak, and the two are connected by an inter-mountain transfer Gondola, the Over Easy Gondola. Find your perfect run—whether you're a seasoned pro or a first-timer—you'll discover slopes that match your experience and ignite your sense of adventure.
Key facts about Stowe Mountain Resort
Mount Mansfield summit elevation:
4,395′ (Vermont’s highest peak)
Highest skiing elevation:
3,625′
Vertical drop:
2,360′
Annual snowfall (average):
314″
Total number of trails:
116
Skiable acres:
485
Total miles:
40 (16% beginner, 55% intermediate, 29% expert)
Snowmaking coverage:
83%
Total lifts:
12 (more mile-long lifts than any other resort in the east)
Lift types:
1 intermountain transfer Gondola (the Over Easy), 1 high-speed summit Gondola, 4 high-speed Quads, 2 Triples, 2 doubles, 2 surface lifts
Total hourly lift capacity:
15,516 passengers
Plan Ahead for Your Visit to Stowe Mountain Resort
Save on Lift Tickets
Purchase your lift tickets at least 7 days before your first-day skiing for the best rates. Buy online and skip the ticket line.
Trail Map
Scope out the terrain before you head up. Busy day on the hill? Check out some of the less-popular lifts like the Sensation Quad (great intermediate/advanced terrain), Toll House Double (beginner/intermediate) and Mountain Triple (intermediate) lifts.
Book equipment rentals in advance
Bypass morning crowds and head straight to the mountain for an exceptional day on the hill by picking up your rentals the night before at one of several sporting good shops in town. Many are often open later on Friday evenings. There are also rentals available on-site at Stowe Mountain Resort.
Terrain & Lift Status
Be sure to check out the Terrain & Lift Status Report for up-to-date info on lift operations. For live updates on weather, operations, terrain and parking information, go to @StoweMtAlerts on Twitter for the daily 6 a.m. report.
Trail Conditions & Weather
Check out the latest snow and weather report.
Lessons & Guides
New to the sport or just looking for a refresher? Stowe Mountain Resort offers exceptional ski and ride school and mountain guide services. Time slots fill up fast, so be sure to book early. To book within 48 hours, call the ski & ride school at (802) 253-3685.
Get to the mountain early
Weekends are considered peak days at Stowe Mountain Resort. Plan to take extra time to get to your destinations—particularly on a holiday weekend or snow event, and especially when the two overlap. Stowe offers a variety of in-town transportation options, including the complimentary Mountain Road Shuttle that provides convenient service from the mountain to Main Street and points of interest, especially if you’re without snow tires which are encouraged for getting around town. Get an early start on Mountain Road by 7 a.m.—6:30 a.m. on peak weekend and snowy weekend days—and you’ll set yourself up for an excellent day on Mt. Mansfield. Learn more about parking at Stowe Mountain Resort.
Stowe Mountain Resort
