Registration for the 2025-26 Youth Ski Program is closed
Stowe Nordic Youth Ski Program, 2025-2026
Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays, December 9 – March 12, snow permitting, except 12/23, 12/25, 12/30, 1/1, 2/24, 2/26, 3/3
Times: 3:30-4:40 pm
Where: von Trapp Outdoor Center
Cost: The Stowe Nordic program fee is $125 per child. A season ski pass at the von Trapp Outdoor Center is required for your child to participate, but Stowe Nordic will provide this pass for children not otherwise covered by a family pass at Trapp’s. Families with children in the program will also receive a complimentary family membership in Stowe Nordic. Subsidized lease ski packages will be available from Stowe Nordic.
- Equipment: $25 season ski/boot/pole lease packages are available to all program participants (while supplies last)
We thank the von Trapp Outdoor Center for hosting the Stowe Nordic Youth Ski Program and for offering discounted rates on trail passes for program participants!
Program Description:
Our Youth Program is geared towards beginning and developing Nordic skiers starting in Kindergarten through 8th grade. It meets at von Trapp Outdoor Center on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30-4:40, weather permitting. Youth skiers will sign up for EITHER Tuesday OR Thursday. We will cap group sizes to 40 participants on each day.
Practice usually begins with skill-building games and drills and ends with some free ski time in ability-specific groups. Our primary goals are to introduce the sport of Nordic skiing to beginners, advance the skills and technique of developing skiers, and most importantly to grow the enjoyment and love of Nordic skiing as a lifetime sport.
In order to best manage small group efficiency this season, we are asking for consistent weekly parent volunteers to work with the same group of 6-8 skiers. We also ask that parents of the newest and youngest skiers (6 or under) attend practices.
Questions about the program may be addressed to Dave DiDomenico (daveandsarah.vt@gmail.com) and Mary Lee (marydribnak@gmail.com)
Financial Support:
Promoting the passion and pursuit of Nordic skiing as a lifetime winter sport is central to Stowe Nordic’s purpose. Lack of financial resources should not be a barrier to participation. Therefore, we are pleased to provide scholarships upon request to those who need support. Please inquire at marydribnak@gmail.com
Our Coaches:
Dave Didomenico, Head Coach
Dave has been cross country skiing for about 30 years. He has been a member of the Stowe Nordic Masters group for the past five years. He started teaching skiing at the von Trapp Outdoor Center last season and will continue there this year. He’s looking forward to working with the kids in the Stowe Nordic Youth Program.
Mary Lee, Head Coach
Mary started as a downhill skier back in her hometown of Binghamton NY, but when she moved to Vermont she learned how to xc ski and fell in love with the sport! She’s a PSIA level 2 instructor and has been teaching xc skiing at the von Trapp Outdoor Center since 2019. She has previously been a camp counselor, which was a lot of fun, and is looking forward to skiing with the kids in the Stowe Nordic Youth Ski program! She also enjoys skiing with her two dogs, Maple and Lee, who love the snow!
A family membership in Stowe Nordic is required, but this is offered free for families with a child in the Youth Program. After registration, a coach will email you a form where you can specify your day of week preference and provide additional information about your child.
Questions about registration and payment may be addressed to registrar@stowenordic.org