Get pumped for the new season! Check out Powder’s Hard Goods Buyer’s Guide and start adding to your holiday wish list!
2012 Hard Goods Buyer’s Guide – Skier’s Choice, Skis, Boots, Bindings, Ski Gear | Powder Magazine.
It’s that time of year. The weather service has issued a freeze and frost warning for tonight and tomorrow night. For those of you still holding on to your summer flowers and gardens take notice. Be sure to cover up your plants or start to cut those flowers and share them with your friends.
Weather tonight: Low of 24 degrees
Weather on Thursday night: Low of 21 degrees
According to recent Twitter activity from @StoweMtResort the Mountain will open the 2011/2012 season with a brand new quad. The new quad will take the place of the old Forerunner lift. This is exciting news for any skier or rider who has been stuck on the Forerunner for an indeterminate amount of time over the last two seasons.
While many are skeptical that Stowe will reach it’s goal of opening day for the new ski season, a mere 72 days away, we have faith.
Let it snow! Okay well maybe not for another month and a half …
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Hi Everyone,
Well the past week has been one that has pushed the snow plow drivers to the brink, giving us 40 inches of new snow in one week. While many of us are starting to think about Spring and Summer, there’s still some good skiing left at Stowe.
The crowds are down and the deals are out, along with the sun and fun of spring skiing. If you’re looking to get a few more turns in this year, Stowe is the place to be. The soft corn snow along with sunglasses and lighter layers make for memorable final days on the mountain.
Take advantage of the end of the year lift ticket deals being offered by the Mountain:
St. Patrick’s Day
Good weather also means looking at houses and land is not only warmer, but easier to view. Leave the snowshoes in the car and take a stroll around the property with just your boots! Call us today to arrange a showing or to take some final runs of the year with Peggy or McKee.
Today Stowe’s Town Pool is offering a great deal, 66% off, on one of our commercial properties, Edson Hill Manor. Enjoy a weekend at Edson Hill Manor and call us about purchasing details.
Click here for the Town Pool Deal
One of Stowe’s most famous and historic inns, Edson Hill Manor, is the quintessential New England Inn. Located on 38 plus acres of pristine Vermont country side, this Manor has drawn celebrities and has been the back-drop for several movies. A known destination for weddings, romantic get-a-ways and summer and winter activities Edson Hill Manor is a true Vermont gem.
Edson Hill Manor Features:
Edson Hill Manor capitalizes on Stowe’s many tourist seasons. Like Stowe, Edson Hill Manor started as a winter destination offering miles of maintained cross country trails and sleigh rides. The Manor comes complete with an established touring center and horse barn. Both the touring center and barn come fully stocked with all the necessary equipment.
Edson Hill Manor isn’t just busy in the winter, drawing visitors year round. One area the Manor has expanded greatly is hosting an average 30 weddings a year. The ability to have family and guest stay at the Manor helps to generate such continued business. The Manor will be sold with all of the necessary wedding equipment, including a tent, tables and chairs with the ability to host up to 250 people.
Contact us today for more information at 802-793-3566 or 802-375-5009.
Want to get a bargain in Stowe? Join the town pool by going to www.townpool.comand click on Vermont. You can sign up there or go directly to today’s bargain and sign in there. There are restaurant deals, spa packages, hotels, and the best thing is you can sign up for other places in the U.S. If you like to go to Nantucket there are some great deals offered. I got a $50 gift certificate for $25 at the Blue Moon. And today I am going for the Blue Donkey gift certificate for $11. Not only do you get a good deal but Town Pool gives money to local charities. I have signed up the Stowe Land Trust and Helen Day Arts Center. At the moment they are benefiting the Stowe Education Fun. So do a good deed and get a good deal , all rolled into one.
Although the January thaw has come very early this year, we’re still hopeful that snow is on its way. We received about three inches of snow yesterday and expect more over the weekend. That should get us in good shape for the Tour de Snow event over MLK weekend. The volunteers involved with the Tour de Stowe (taking place of the Stowe Rec Path, which is fully groomed for xc skiing this year) have put together a ton of fun events from paint ball to yoga to a winter farmers market. It’s a great way to check out what Stowe has to offer and enjoy the fun of being outside. So grab you snowshoes, xc gear or just your snow boots and join in. For more information about the course check out their website here: www.stowetourdesnow.com/the-tour/the-course
We hope to see you out there!
Stowe’s Rusty Nail, a land-mark watering hole since 1969, is to reopen later this month. The Nail has been shut down for the last 6 months due to loss of business. Since the bar was purchased from it’s previous owner, Bobby Roberts of Stowe, it had become less and less local friendly. Turning locals to other favorite watering holes like the Matterhorn and Rimrocks, where they felt more welcome.
Apparently the owner Dan Swierzewski of KSK Properties LLC of Holyoke, MA, has finally gotten the hint. In an attempt to revive the business he has hired Kate Wise, a former bartender, to Manage the new Nail. Kate gets it and will be taking strides to make the Nail local friendly again. We look forward to seeing what the “new, old” Rusty Nail will be offering Stowe Natives.
For more information check out the full article in this weeks Stowe Reporter: Rusty Nail about to come back to life. You can view their website here: Rusty Nail Website
The Stowe Tour de Snow is a fund raiser being put on by a local group called the Friends of Rec Path Grooming (FRPG). For the first time ever the Stowe Rec (Bike) Path will be groomed so it can be enjoyed throughout the winter months. In order to gain exposure and raise funds to support the grooming, FRPG is putting on The Tour de Snow event. It will be held on Sunday, January 16th, 2011 and is designed to showcase the best of what Stowe has to offer winter visitors and locals alike.
This is a fantastic concept and I am some what surprised it has not been thought of sooner! The event starts at the top of the bike path; from there participants will ski, walk, snowshoe or run along the path and take advantage of fun-filled activities and stations, sponsored, organized, and staffed by local businesses. The event has mass appeal for individuals of all ages and families!
For more information about the Stowe Tour de Snow check their Facebook page here: Stowe Tour de Snow on Facebook. For a map of the bike path check out my previous post: Stowe VT Bike Path
As Stowe’s newest downtown addition Black Cap Coffee has carved out a nice little niche for itself. You’ll find it located directly across from the Stowe Community Church right in town. You will find your standard coffee house fare from scones to breakfast sandwiches. All backed on-site. A few comfy couches and wi-fi offer you a place to get some work done or just check out what your friends are saying about you on Facebook.
They make a mean Americano and the muffins will tempt the best Atkins dieters in the crowd! Not to mention the made to order Saturday and Sunday mornings. Ski till 11AM and then head downtown to Black Cap for your fresh of the griddle crepe.
Check out their website here: Black Cap Coffee
