Time to clear the backcountry and touring trails! Summer’s floods and winds may mean lots to do to clear the trails.

Here are some trail work opportunities. Be ready to spend the day outside– wear sturdy waterproof shoes and bring lunch, water, snacks, as well as loppers and/or a handsaw.

NE Women’s XC Day 

This year’s Women’s XC day, organized and led by our very own Trina Hosmer is Sunday, Jan 26, 2025 , Woodstock Touring Center, Woodstock. You can find the info about this popular program at nensa.org/womens-day. The registration will open on Nov 15 and usually fills quickly (max 200 women).

Free Waxing Clinic at Trapp Family Lodge  

Trapp Family Lodge will be hosting a free waxing clinic (led by Trina and Dave Hosmer) on October 22nd at 5pm at the Yurt. Info will be available shortly at www.trappfamilylodge.com.

Mansfield Backcountry Alliance becomes CTA Chapter

Mansfield Backcountry Alliance (MBA) was founded in 2023, and advocates for more safe, accessible, and sustainable human-powered winter recreation within the Mount Mansfield region. MBA aims to cultivate this with community-driven stewardship, fostering partnerships, creating equitable access to human-powered skiing, and supporting the education of uphill and backcountry travel. Their current focus is on advocating for uphill travel at Stowe Mountain Resort and sanctioning backcountry travel access in the Mansfield area, starting with Nebraska and Sterling Valley.

Nordic Skiing Basics Program 

There are still openings in the new program for adult beginners who are new to classic cross-country skiing or who have skied some but have not received any formal instruction. The first session on November 12 will be off-snow where we will discuss the different types of cross-country skis and ski gear, and talk about which will be appropriate for the training sessions. The program will be capped at 20 participants.

  • Dates (7 classes): Tuesdays – Nov 12, Dec 10, Dec 17, Jan 7, Jan 14, Jan 21, Jan 28 (snow permitting)
  • Times: 3:30 – 4:45
  • Where: Trapp Family Lodge Outdoor Center
  • Program Costs: The Stowe Nordic program fee is $70. Participants must also be members of Stowe Nordic ($30 individual; $50 family) for the current year.
  • Trail Use Fees: All participants must have a trail pass from Trapp’s. Students will be required to buy either a season’s pass or a day pass for each of the six on-snow sessions. Here’s the link.  Participants may purchase a winter season ski pass from Trapp’s at a discounted rate of 10% off. To obtain this discount, participants must purchase their season pass before October 31, 2024.

We thank the Trapp Family Lodge Outdoor Center for hosting our Nordic Skiing Basics Program and for offering discounted rates on trail passes to program participants.

 

Women’s Ski Program still has openings!

  • Dates: Dec 18, Jan 8, Jan 15, Jan 22, Jan 29, Feb 5, Feb 12, Feb 19, Feb 26, Mar 5
  • Times: Weekly, Wednesdays, 3:30-5:00 pm
  • Where: Trapp Family Lodge Outdoor Center
  • Program Costs: The Stowe Nordic program fee is $130. Participants must also be members of Stowe Nordic ($30 individual; $50 family).
  • Trail Use Fees: All participants must also purchase a trail pass from Trapp’s – Here’s the link.  Participants may purchase a winter season ski pass from Trapp’s at a discounted rate of 10% off. To obtain this discount, participants must purchase their season pass before October 31 2024.

We thank the Trapp Family Lodge Outdoor Center for hosting the Stowe Nordic Women’s Ski Program and for offering discounted rates on trail passes to program participants.

Youth Ski Program – Opening in November 

Reminder: Fall Party – Friday, Nov 1st

Start the ski talk at our fall party.

Where:  Round Hearth, 5pm
When:  Friday November 1st
What:    We will provide dinner and good company, cash bar is on you

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:

  • 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

 We appreciate your support!

 

 

Thank You to Our Sponsors for Their Support of Cross Country-Skiing in Stowe

Edelweiss Mountain Deli – Edson Hill – Mountain Road Outfitters – Piecasso – The Round Hearth – Ski Rack, Burlington – Stowe Mtn Resort XC Center – Trapp Family Lodge