Here’s how to visit Stowe, Vermont, like a local.
“Stowe is a real community.
“In the beginning, it was very generational,” Carpenter shared of snowboarding’s early years.
Stowe Community Church in Stowe, Vermont.Credit:Don Landwehrle/Adobe Stock
It’s the perfect place to test products.”
Test they did, with Jake making 100 prototypes before landing on his last board.
(Those early prototypes are still on display inside Burton’s HQ.
The Carpenter Family in Stowe, Vermont.Jesse Dawson
“And so now, it’s ‘Jake’s Ride.'”
“It’s not new to me,” she says of taking over the reins.
“I have been very involved in the company from the beginning.
Snow covering The Lodge at Spruce Peak.Courtesy of The Lodge at Spruce Peak
We have a saying, ‘Focus on the rider, and everything else will follow.'”
And if you’re a newbie, that’s okay Burton has plenty of products for you, too.
Stowe indeed delivers a quintessential Vermont winter experience that keeps people coming back season after season.
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Outbound Stowe
Stowe welcomed a brand-new accommodation in the spring of 2024 with the opening ofOutbound Stowe.
The resort has 2,500 acres of scenic trails to explore via cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and hiking outings.
Don’t miss the lodge’s Christmas events, including its Christmas Eve dinner.
Ice Skating at The Lodge at Spruce Peak in Stowe, Vermont.Courtesy of The Lodge at Spruce Peak
It also has delicious pastries ideal for giving you a sugar rush before you hit the mountain.
Harrisons Restaurant & Bar
Harrison’s, for me, is home.
Order a plate of its seafood risotto or maple-glazed salmon and enjoy the roaring fireplace all winter long.
Snowboarder on Jake’s Run in Stowe, Vermont.Jesse Dawson
If you do visit during the holidays, don’t be surprised if Santa makes a quick appearance.
Doc Ponds
Find a laid-back vibe atDoc Ponds.
The Bench
The Benchis a Stowe staple.
Here, you might snag a wood-fired pizza that will leave you craving seconds.
The pizzeria is relaxed enough that it’s totally okay to show up with all your gear still on.
It’s also an ideal spot for families to apres together.
Just head over toWhistlePig Pavilion, located at Spruce Peak.
Off-mountain Activities
Try ice skating.
Go dog sledding.
Work up a sweat snowshoeing.
Trail options range from easy routes around town to more challenging hikes through Stowe Mountain Resorts wooded paths.
Check out all thetrail and rental options online.
There are also day and multi-day passes available.
Skiing and Snowboarding
Stowe offers 116 trails across 485 skiable acres, including something for all abilities.
The trails break down into 16 percent beginner, 55 percent intermediate, and 29 percent advanced runs.
There’s also one terrain park for those who want to throw some tricks.
