Ski Season is Here!

Sunday night’s surprise snow plus some dustings on top have left us with some fantastic conditions for November.Trapps is currently open with 10k of groomed trails!

Stowe Land Trust Adams Camp Survey

Do you recreate at Adams Camp? If you ever ski in the area of the Haul Road or the Stowe Derby or mountain bike the Cheddar and Hardy’s Haul trails, you are on property in Adams Camp. The Trail Stowe Land Trust is seeking to gain insights into community perspectives and recreational uses on the property. Your input will help the Land Trust develop a  master plan for Adams Camp to steward public access for all forms of recreation (as well as conservation) for years to come. Take the survey here until December 6

Tour de Stowe, January 20th

Join us for a fabulous tour on some of Stowe’s best Nordic trails. The Tour de Stowe is a non-competitive classic technique ski tour taking place on the gorgeous trails of Trapp Family Lodge and Stowe Mtn Resort cross-country centers.  The course will be a 25 km loop starting and ending at the Von Trapp Bierhall (conditions permitting), with a 15 km cutoff for those who prefer not to ski the entire distance. In addition there will be a 5 km short course geared to the K-1st grade age group  starting at the Trapps Outdoor Center with treats at the finish line.

The 25/15k event includes a trail pass and food station stop along the route.  At the end a celebratory reception for adults with food and 2 beer tickets is co-hosted by NENSA (New England Nordic Ski Association), Stowe Nordic and Trapps at the Von Trapp Bierhall. All profits from this event will go to Stowe Nordic Foundation and will be used exclusively to support nordic ski programs for youth (particularly disadvantaged kids) in Vermont. There will be no event day registration and the event is limited to 175 participants. If snow conditions do not permit starting at the Bierhall the tour will start from the Trapps Outdoor Center.

Registration fee:

25k or 15k – NENSA member $50, non-NENSA member $55
5k – $10

Sign up here: www.skireg.com/tour-de-stowe

 

Vermont Ski and Snowboard Museum December Events

The Vermont Ski and Snowboard museum has some great December programming – check them out!

The Red Bench Speaker Series presents One-on-One with the Father of Cross-Country Skiing, John Caldwell on Thursday, December 7th at 7 PM via Zoom.

Exhibit Opening Party – Searching for Vermont’s Lost Ski Areas

Friday, December 1, 2023  5:00 PM  8:00 PM  The Museum’s search for information about Vermont’s “lost” ski areas, those that at one time operated a mechanical tow, has been a more than 20-year endeavor. 175 “lost” areas from Vernon to Newport have been identified and located on a large format map created for the exhibit. “Lost and found” ski areas, and 20 areas still in operation today, are also identified.

NENSA’s Winter Auction 2023 is Live

NENSA’s annual Winter Auction is LIVE and features over 150 items. Check out all of the wonderful offerings…art and handcrafted items, vacation rentals, special experiences, delicious treats, ski gear, clothing, and accessories…and watch for new arrivals. There is something special for everyone and we would like to take this opportunity to express our sincere thanks to all of our sponsors and supporters for their generous contributions.

Funds raised in NENSA’s annual auction are crucial for advancing our mission and directly support daily operations. The auction ends December 3rd.  Thank you for supporting NENSA!

Catamount Trail Communications and Engagement Coordinator

The Catamount Trail Association, which stewards the Catamount Trail (a cross country ski trail the length of Vermont) and a growing network of world-class backcountry terrain seeking a full-time Communications and Engagement Coordinator to lead the CTA’s efforts to connect with the backcountry ski community in Vermont, and the CTA’s 2500 members, through communications, events, and programs. This position is responsible for the CTA’s digital and print communications and works with the Executive Director to develop strategies to increase engagement and support for the CTA. The Communications and Engagement Coordinator also organizes CTA tours and events, and assists with programs to further the CTA’s mission of sustainable and equitable access to Vermont’s backcountry.

Join Us!

When you join Stowe Nordic your member dollars go directly to improving nordic skiing in Stowe such as the ski programs, Rec Path grooming PLUS you’ll get discounts to local stores!  We appreciate your support. Note: If you are planning to join a program, it is probably easier to sign up for your membership when your program opens.

Thank you to our sponsors for their support of Cross Country skiing in Stowe. Confirmed sponsors for this year are:

  • Maloja / Mountain Road Outfitters – 15% off
  • Edelweiss – 10% off prepared food
  • Piecasso  – 10% off food
  • Round Hearth – 10% off food and marketplace items
  • Ski Rack – 15% off Nordic gear & clothing
  • Stowe Mtn Resort / Vail – 40% off XC season pass (Note must be a Stowe Nordic Member by 12/15/23 to qualify for discount)

 We appreciate your support!

Click HERE to Join!