Stowe Mountain Resort

I grew up skiing at this mountain and call it home. I’ve gone from a patron to an employee, and I can easily say this is one of the best places to visit and work. Everyone is so friendly, fellow staff are excited to be there, and the skiing is second to none. If you are in the area and looking to get a ski lesson, ask for me at Ski School and I’ll show you all around our beautiful mountain!

The only reason i gave one star is because Unilocal doesn’t know allow me to have zero.
Expensive, confusing but my family had a terrible experience this week. Our daughter was a group class and on the way down, as it was icy, she fell. She was able to finish up that slope but she was injured. The instructor basically left her with no patrol report and took off with rest of the group. No one called mom who was also on resort. Our daughter, fortunately had her phone and contacted us. After our attempts to get to her quickly, we found alone and no one from resort attending het. She broke her arm and the only persons who helped us throughout the Following hour was the shuttle driver and another staff who had nothing to do with the school or safety. We determine to take to the hospital and glad we did. Her humerus was broken. After ER, drive back etc and exhausted we waited from someone to call us but no one did. It took two full days to get a call from the ski school manager to basically provide a simplistic explanation that my daughter was not crying and didn’t show signs of pain. Well, our daughter is quiet, and not a drama person, so even with pain she wouldn’t express it. But that is no reason to leave her alone and avoid recording the injury.
We are truly offended, wasted tons of money, received lousy service but most important the resort doesn’t seem concern about our complain because they basically gave no apology, refund, and simply said: «if you have other questions, please call us».
Unacceptable.

This review is about the awesome, informative, and personable service we have received at the Cross Country Center run by Stowe Mountain Resort. The folks who work there are very knowledgeable about the terrain and recommended great trails for our family of 4 of varying nordic skiing ability. They know the history of the area and kept us regaled with local lore as we warmed up by the cozy woodstove after a great afternoon of skiing. And to top it all, when my son left his ski pants at the shop… they mailed them back to us at no charge!!! Now that is service. The trails are beautiful, with several paralleling a gorgeous brook and intersecting with Trapp trail network higher up the hill. we hope to return soon.

Northern Vermont has had very little snow this winter but you would not know that at Stowe Mountain Resort. Snowmaking has been upgraded over the last few years and the man made snow is amazing. Any run where there is snow making has full cover. Stowe’s grooming is truly superior making for great ski surfaces. Best snow and conditions in New England, for sure.

Best ski resort in VT. I particularly like the fast gondola and quad lift and the long runs. The staff is always friendly and helpful.

Stowe lodge the best hotel for ski in ski out in East, was there at least 20 – 30 times, skiing sometimes good, sometimes not, depend from weather and snow condition, service in Spruce area always slowly, recommended to buy ticket on line (evolution card), because on mountain always line, even, you have two people in front of you you will stay 20 – 30 min. Food in Stowe Lodge 4 stars, beer 5 star, very clean, service almost perfect!

Did the Zip Tour on 9÷25÷2015, what fun. They were very patient with this person, and the guides/​instructors were excellent. I must give credit to Gary, the person in charge, as he has done an excellent job. I had the pleasure of meeting him as he was working with his staff that day. Zip lining at Stowe, I would say go to any person and if this senior citizen can do it, so can you. Great fun.

If you want to experience the top of Mt. Mansfield (which is the tallest mountain in Vermont, by the way, at nearly 4400 feet high), you can hike up – or if you’re a wussy like me, you can drive up.
The toll road (called that because it costs $ 19 for a car with a single driver and only open to cars during the non-​winter months) is mostly gravel or dirt and traverses hairpin turns so ensure your brakes and steering work — but when you get to the top, amazing views! There’s a staffed visitor center for you to learn about alpine meadows and you can easily walk along the Long Trail to see views of the Adirondacks and more.

Great stay. Valet parking. Personnel very informative. Good in any season. I find very convenient that they had a restaurant. Good for families but also for couples or group of friends.

They say you get what you pay for: Stowe epitomizes this sentiment. It is expensive, it does not discount mutli-​day tickets, and does not believe in bargains. What it does do it provide very well run skiing infrastructure on one of the best mountain environments in the East.
When the conditions are good, Stowe can get you up the mountain fast, and even on busy weekends, the lines are relatively short. You get more skiing in day than that other resort on the other side of Mt Mansfield, and the terrain is fabulous.
Stowe is not cheap, but is really good value and things run smoothly. I love the place. Check it out.

Solid mountain for the East coast. Good natural snowfall, and some gnarly narrow trails. Coming From Jackson, it seems like they groom to much and make way too much snow. Also, go on the weekends because on the weekdays, it is a zoo. I don’t know why this is, but it’s nice to have a mountain that is less crowded on the weekends. I’m Not Kidding!- RW
(Gapers are Banned from JH)

Horrible ski school experience for young children just learning to ski! Last year, we took our 3 year old and he loved the program. It was well run, the instructors were great about communicating with parents, and my son loved it. He was so excited to return and take his little sister for her first year.
This year, the ski school is run out of a temporary tent where all the kids ages 3 – 6 are together. The check-​in process was absolute chaos with long lines and rude staff members. We waited 45 minutes just to check in. When I went to pick the kids up at the end of the day, I was given a number and told to wait. 30 minutes later, I went in to get my kids and found them without instructors nearby. The school had misplaced the kids skis and left me to find them. The words my kids used to describe the program were «not fun» and «boring.» My 3 yr old complained that no one wanted to help her all day.
For what the ski school charges, I expect a safe and fun environment. After waiting to pick up the kids and handing over my number, no one checked to see if I actually walked out with my kids. The instructors seemed overwhelmed and had very little to say about how my children had spent their day. Other parents were lamenting choosing to come to Stowe while we waited for our kids and trading information about other, better programs. I’m so disappointed to give up on Stowe having grown up learning to ski here. But I can’t see sending my kids back to this Ski school.

A really beautiful place to have a good time in the winter and summer. When I was there, the alpine was unfortunately not open yet. They were still getting it ready for opening day The staff that was there were very friendly And helpful .
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I had heard about Stowe mountain resort for quite awhile, but living in the Montréal area, we’re surrounded by a lot of nice resorts and I never felt the need to drive a couple of hours south of the border to go skiing.
I was wrong to wait so long, this place is phenomenal, all the slopes were in great conditions when we were there and you barely have to wait at the lifts.
The only drawback I can think of is that it closes quite early as they barely have lightings for evening skiing.
I will go back and stay in Burlington again as its such a great place to hang out on evenings

Overall, I thought that Stowe Resort was very nice. They have 2 mountains that are connected by a quick gondola ride. Spruce peak is made up of primarily green and blue hills with a few black diamonds; it’s also where the ski school is located. Mansfield peak is a lot larger and has a good mix of all level trails. If you’re a beginner or pretty rusty, I’d recommend starting on Spruce peak and working your way up to more difficult hills.
My boyfriend and I had a great time skiing here, but we were disappointed that only around half of the slopes were open MLK weekend. Also, even though many of the hills were groomed, a lot of the runs were still pretty icy the first day. It snowed overnight, so there was a good powder the next morning, but it was gone by noon. Bottom line — come early to get the best snow.
The main lodge, which is on the Spruce Peak side, is beautiful! They had a cafeteria-​type restaurant there which is a lot fancier than I expected (think artisan sandwich-​makers and a place that serves cioppino for lunch). Unfortunately, the lodge was always packed during lunch — no free tables at all — so we had to share small tables with random people both days. I understand that it was busier than usual because of the holiday weekend, but for a resort that large they should have more seating.
Finally, the most annoying part of our weekend was the hour or so we had to wait in line to pick up our lift tickets that we had already purchased online. We were hoping it would save us some time to purchase the tickets in advance, but the lines Saturday morning were horrible :(They need a better system!

I’m a huge fan of Stowe and returned from my second weekend trip up there on January 19. The resorts in Vermont have been hurting this year due to lack of snow and unseasonably warm temperatures, but the snow making crew must have been working overtime as 57 trails were open this MLK weekend. Stowe has trails for every ski level and friends who have taken lessons here have always been impressed. The lifts (with the exception of the lookout double) and gondola move quickly, so you can get in a max amount of runs. all of the runs are long enough to really get into the groove. The one downside to going MLK weekend in a season when there has not been a lot of snow, is that most of the blacks and double blacks were closed. Nosedive, portions of Main Street, and Hayride were open this weekend, but
Nosedive should have probably been closed. The first downhill after the lift was a complete sheet of ice. Everyone was going down on the sides of their skis and snowboards (which surely didn’t help) and people were falling all over the place. At one point I counted ten people down in about 100 vertical feet of space. Not a single person made it down unscathed if they were going down at more than 2 mph.
Otherwise, Stowe is amazing, the runs are all fun and challenging, the apres ski and lodges are great, and all staff was friendly and helpful.

Stowe is our annual retreat from 12÷26−12÷31 for skiing and relaxation with our family. It NEVER disappoints in so many ways, and for an advanced intermediate guy, nothing compares to this for me (SO FAR).
Life tickets — yes, they’re pricey, but well worth it. Nose Dive, Lord, and Sunrise on good powder days are glorious runs. Feeling GULCHY? QUENCH IT. Wanna test the skills? Hit Liftline and National, or Goat and Starr — ALL of the «big four» are nationally known and among the toughest trails one can ski.
Great spots to eat, from the Octagon on Mt. Mansfield to the Cliffhouse, Midway lodge and Solstice — they’re all awesome. The mountain DOES get crowded, but that’s only if you ski during peak hours (10 – 1 pm).

I need a do-​over for Stowe.
The town is so nice, but there is only ONE ski-​in, ski-​out resort on the mountain. This is no Tremblant or Vail. Think more Breck, but more spread out, where the village and lodging is not at the base of the mountain.
I went in early December and, overall, it was a disappointing snow season, so there was hardly any snow yet. Unfortunately, only the blacks were open — not even a green or blue. So I had to stay on the — ahem, learning trail. But I was going to ride, come doom or gloom. And I did, but I need to try again to get a good feel for the mountain. And I certainly would go back.
And lift tix are expensive.

I came up here early season on a last-​minute trip with some friends in a ski club. Although Stowe didn’t have too much open, the snow was good, and they definitely had the most terrain available in the northeast at the time of our visit. As others have noted, Stowe has a lot of history — from one of the first ever established ski patrols to the old school lodges that still stand today, there’s certainly a nice rustic feel around here.
In an effort to keep up with the other developing resorts in VT and out west however, Stowe recently further developed «Spruce Peak,» adding in more residential units, hotel rooms, and retail spaces. Spruce Peak is definitely the «foo-​foo» area (as others like to call it too) of the mountain now, catering more to families, time shares, and large groups in general. Others have mixed reviews of this type of development, but I enjoy a little luxury every now and then, and dining in the «Spruce Camp» lodge was an experience within itself. The Great Room, a circular seating area adjacent to the food court area, has beautiful floor-​to-​ceiling windows and provides a perfect panorama of the afternoon sun-​drenched Spruce Peak.
My favorite part of the mountain is the RF ticketing at the lift gates. In an effort to combat fraud tickets, many mountains employ extra lifties to scan patrons tickets, but this often slows down the lines. With Stowe’s RF technology, you just ski up to a turnstile where your ticket is automatically read through your jacket. Once accepted, the turnstile gate opens, allowing you to proceed through. As a gadget/​tech dork, I found this really cool!
From reviewing the trail map, it’s clear that Stowe has a lot of potential, and I’m looking forward to returning when they’ve got more snow-​covered trails!

I visited VT during Columbus Day weekend to enjoy the fall foliage, and we stayed at the Inn at the Mountain & Condos (at Stowe Mountain Resort). At $ 170/​night, this was much more affordable than the rate at the Lodge ($ 400/​night that weekend). Just sayin’ …you know the Lodge is for the filthy rich when you see an audi R8 get valet service.
The room was definitely old-​fashioned with doors that still require cut key lock, but it was clean and very spacious (I can do a cartwheel). The bed and linens were comfortable. There was a balcony (OK view), mini-​fridge, and a tube TV. Complimentary wi-​fi in the rooms, tea & coffee machine in the lobby, breakfast (ended at 10:30 am) available on the first floor, and an on-​site fitness room. Only thing missing was a fireplace (I know, I’m being ridiculous).
There were no signs of life within walking distance from the Inn — although during the daytime, flocks of tourists pulled over across the street to photograph the backdrop of the mountains and fall foliage. I may or may not have been one of those tourists… The Inn was about a 5 min. drive to the resort base where there *was* life (i.e. restaurants, shops, spas, and activities). Stowe Village (8 – 10 min drive in the other direction) was a touristy area with more restaurants/​cafes, specialty shops (cheese, chocolates, etc.), and a small movie theater.
One of the activities available at Stowe Mountain during this time of year was the alpine slide, located at Spruce Peak (5 min drive from the Inn). Even though I was freezing my bum off and I’m not a kid anymore, it was still fun. $ 17 covered the ski lift ride up to the top of the mountain and the slide down (5 – 8 mins long). You start the slide side-​by-​side with a partner and you control how fast you want to go. I was too cautious and didn’t go as fast as I should have, which would’ve been more fun… oh well.
Overall, it was a nice stay for my first time visiting the green mountain state.