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The 33rd Stowe Winter Carnival returns to chase away the winter blues from January 19-21, 2007 as Stowe, Vermont celebrates to the theme of "The Stowe Must Go On!". Voted by the Vermont Chamber of Commerce as one of the Top 10 Winter Events for eight years running, Stowe Winter Carnival features captivating town-wide events for both kids and adults. A top attraction each year is the Nationally Sanctioned Ice Carving Competition preceded by demo carvings in front of area Stowe businesses. On-snow events include the Stowe Super-G Schuss at Stowe Mountain Resort and SnowVolleyBall Tournament. Other activities include Kids' Cross-Country Fun Races, Kids' Karnival Kaos and the Vermont traditional Chicken Pie Supper served family style by the fellowship of the Stowe Community Church. Finally the Big Party: Village Night Celebration held on Main Street in the historic village of Stowe. Costumed characters boogie to the music and the evening is capped with fireworks. Adults can continue on to the Matterhorn nightclub to dance the night away. Sunday morning, Vermont Ski Museum hosts the Warren Miller Movie Night as this legendary ski filmmaker unveils his 57th feature film, 2007's "Off the Grid" More information can be found at www.stowewintercarnival.com. Located at the foot of Vermont's highest peak, the quintessential village of Stowe, Vermont has been hosting visitors for over 200 years. A true four-season destination, Stowe offers endless opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors-from world-class skiing and snowboarding to an award-winning recreation path and a virtually endless trail system. The village offers over 70 unique and boutique shops, 40 restaurants, and almost 50 different lodging establishments ranging from full service resort spas to quaint bed and breakfasts. In 2006, the Stowe Area Association celebrates 70 years of welcoming guests to Stowe. For more information, please call 1-800-GO-STOWE or visit www.gostowe.com or www.stowe.travel.
THERE'S LOTS TO LEARN IN STOWE VERMONT THIS WINTER Stowe, VT With foliage
colors in full regalia, thoughts in Stowe Vermont are beginning
to look ahead to another great winter season and for our new
and returning guests there are endless opportunities to make
a visit to Stowe a learning experience. "Thousands of people come to Stowe every winter to enjoy the broad variety of winter activities and to enjoy our wonderful shops and restaurants," states Valerie Rochon, Executive Director of Stowe Area Association. "But there are many more things than skiing and snowboarding to learn and do in Stowe from chocolate making to knitting, dogsledding to cider making there's something for every interest, including racing down the slopes!"
Mush!!!
. Watch the master glass blowers
at Little River Hotglass Studio capture the dynamic properties
of molten glass in clean, spare designs. Using traditional techniques,
paperweights explore the beauty of optical effects created by
hundreds of air bubbles trapped in pure crystal. Classic shapes
in dazzling colors are reinvented into functional bowls and vases.
Stemware, made without molds and hand-finished, is the epitome
of fine craftsmanship. Call 802.253.0889 or www.littleriverhotglass
for more information. Sipping a steaming mug of hot cocoa and knitting by a roaring firewhat a cozy, après ski scene! If you are new to knitting or a seasoned knitter, visit Stowe Fabric & Yarn for all your knitting notions and a wide selection of yarns as well as complimentary instruction. That's right; Carla and her staff at Stowe Fabric offer complimentary instruction to their shoppers. Or for those looking for more in-depth instruction during a longer stay, you can sign up for one of their clinics. Call 802-598-6740 for more information. Stowe, Vermont combines a legendary
historic village with a magnificent mountain.
KIDS STAY FOR FREE IN STOWE,
VERMONT Winter's most popular sport does not have to break the bank. Families looking to spend some time on the slopes this winter will find great opportunities to save in Stowe, Vermont. Kids aged 12 and under stay for free in the same room as their parents at Stowe's myriad of lodging properties. Accommodations range from luxury resorts to simple ski lodges, with prices starting at just $99.00 per night, non holiday, for a family of four. Families staying and skiing for four or more days also qualify for Stowe's Vacation Reward Program, which offers a free child lift ticket when advance tickets are purchased for multiple days. For more information about the Vacation Reward Program, please visit www.stowe.com/rewards.php. "Many of our properties are perfect for families," said Valerie Rochon, Stowe Area Association Executive Director. "From indoor pools and game rooms, to complimentary continental breakfasts, to ski and stay packages, Stowe properties offer options and kid-friendly amenities for families on any budget." Families coming to ski in Stowe this winter will enjoy the revitalized Spruce Peak, the smaller of Stowe's two mountains. With vast improvements including the new "Sunny Spruce Quad," a transfer lift between the two mountains, and new beginner level terrain, Spruce has come out from its big sisters' shadow this year. Located at the foot of Vermont's highest peak, the quintessential village of Stowe, Vermont has been hosting visitors for over 200 years. A true four-season destination, Stowe offers endless opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors-from world-class skiing and snowboarding to an award-winning recreation path and a virtually endless trail system. The village offers over 70 unique and boutique shops, 40 restaurants, and almost 50 different lodging establishments ranging from full service resort spas to quaint bed and breakfasts. In 2006, the Stowe Area Association celebrates 70 years of welcoming guests to Stowe. For more information, please call 1-800-GO-STOWE or visit www.gostowe.com or www.stowe.travel.
WINTER ADVENTURE ABOUNDS IN STOWE, VERMONT With Summer just behind us, it's difficult to imagine that in a few short months our mountains will be covered in snow and the town will be bustling with winter-wonderland fun. The combination of magnificent Mount Mansfield and the old world charm of Stowe Village has beckoned guests to our mountain retreat for over 200 years. With an average snowfall of 22 feet, Stowe is typically blanketed in white from mid-November through April. At 4,395 feet, Stowe's Mt. Mansfield is-literally -the high point of Vermont. This spectacular mountain forms the centerpiece of a region that is legitimately world famous for its outdoor activities and adventures. Dogsledding in Stowe Sleigh Riding in Stowe Edson Hill Manor: Available all winter long through snow-laden evergreen forests. Throw Blankets are provided for your comfort. Enjoy a romantic ride with your special loved one. Stoweflake: Old-fashioned horse-drawn sleigh and carriage rides through Stoweflake's property. Special Wagon Rides Ride and Dinner Under the Stars packages available. Romantic moonlit rides for two and special group outings. Reservations taken at the Mountain Vacation Planners Desk. Trapp Family Lodge: It's over the hills and through the woods with Massie and Jill, Trapp Family Lodge's resident Belgian horses. Join them for an old-fashioned sleigh ride across their snow blanketed meadows. Topnotch Resort and Spa offers private sleigh and carriage rides with Gentle Giants Sleigh and Carriage Rides. These rides take you through Vermont's pastoral landscape, over a covered bridge and more. Snowmobiling in Stowe Guests ride on all new 550cc
Polaris Snowmobiles with heated handle grips. These are guided
tours and you can choose to ride as a single, double or as a
passenger with one of Stowe Snowmobile's friendly and knowledgeable
guides. They outfit you with a helmet and boots. Treat yourself
to an adventure and experience back country Vermont in its prime
winter season. Call for you next adventure: (802) 253-6221 Snowshoeing in Stowe Stowe has a wide variety of terrain, so snowshoers can go at any pace. A great place to start is on the flat, 5.3-mile Recreation Path, which winds its way through forests and meadows, and crosses the West Branch River 11 times on arched wooden bridges. Beginners can get used to wearing snowshoes and more experienced snowshoers can either enjoy a leisurely walk or warm up before heading to more difficult terrain. Guests can get more out of their adventure by taking a snowshoe tour. Snowshoe tours are available at the following centers: Stoweflake Mountain Resort & Spa, Trapp Family Lodge, and Umiak Outfitters. The Green Mountain Club, Vermont's largest hiking organization, has compiled a list of nine favorite snowshoe hikes in the Stowe area. The list includes trail lengths, estimated hiking times, degrees of difficulty, locations of the trailheads, and descriptions of the trails. For maps, guide books, and information about snowshoe hikes, visitors can stop at the Green Mountain Club on Route 100. Stowe's Cross-Country Ski
Centers Our area retailers have everything you need to enjoy wintertime activities for your visit to Stowe. From downhill skis, to snowboards, cross country skis, telemark equipment, snowshoes, boots, outdoor weather clothing and sleds, you'll find it at one of the following locations: o AJ's Ski & Sports: alpine
skis, snowboards, snowshoes, boots, outdoor weather o Boots 'n Boards: alpine skis, snowboards, snowshoes, boots o The Nordic Barn: alpine skis, cross-country skis, snowshoes, telemark skis and skates o Pinnacle Ski & Sports: alpine skis, snowboards, snowshoes, boots o Shaws General Store: sleds o Stowe Mountain Resort: alpine
skis, telemark skis, cross-country skis, snowshoes, o Umiak Outfitters: snowshoes, telemark and backcountry skis, and out-of-the-ordinary sleds like the Mad River Rocket, Hammerhead, and Airborne Stowe, Vermont combines a legendary historic village with a magnificent mountain. The peak, Mt. Mansfield, is Vermont's highest. In summer, Stowe visitors find all the diversions expected of a world-class resort: above-timberline hiking, cycling, paddling, golfing, fishing, horseback riding, rock climbing, tennis and much more. In winter, Stowe offers world-famous downhill skiing and snowboarding, over 150 kilometres of meticulously groomed cross country trails and 100km of backcountry trails. Stowe is also the birthplace of modern snowshoeing with many miles of snowshoeing trails for every ability. And in every season, guests are superbly served by Stowe's nearly 70 unique shops, 60 lodges and 50 restaurants catering to every taste and budget. 800-GO-STOWE www.gostowe.com |
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STOWE WINTER CARNIVAL: "THE STOWE
MUST GO ON!"