The days are getting shorter and the landscape is looking more like Fall each day. Here’s what we have planned for fall and beyond, hope you can join us!
von Trapp CabinFest September 12th from 4-6PM
The Slayton Pasture Cabin at Trapps has served countless skiers, snowshoers, hikers, and mountain bikers over the years and Trapps recently gave the Cabin a lot of love with an improved foundation and new floors, doors, and windows. Also, the von Trapp Resort has partnered with Waterbury-based Verde Technologies to provide solar power at the Cabin to serve basic power needs (don’t worry, there won’t be any neon lights up there).
To celebrate, the Glam Cowboys will be bringing their indie-pop/rock music to the Cabin and author and environmentalist Bill McKibben will be giving a talk at 5:15PM before we have a 5:30PM Light Switch Flipping Ceremony, in lieu of a ribbon cutting. In addition to jamming to some great music, there will be a cabin open house, lawn games, a bonfire if it feels like fall, and some other treats to be determined. Guests may hike or bike up on their own or join the group hike that will be leaving the Outdoor Center at 2:30PM. All of CabinFest is complimentary, but please RSVP here and check in for a free day pass at the Outdoor Center. Full details here.
Masters Ski Program Signup open
Masters ski program – details are available on our website now and sign ups are now open. The program is limited to 50 participants so sign up early!
Women’s Ski Program Signup open
Women’s ski program – details are available on our website now and sign ups are now open. The program is limited to 30 participants so sign up early!
Nordic Basics Program will be offered again
Details will be posted to the website soon. This seven-session program is for adult beginners who are new to classic cross-country skiing or who have skied some but have not received any formal instruction.
Youth Winter Program Details coming soon!
We will be offering our Youth Winter program again. Our Youth Program is geared towards beginning and developing Nordic skiers starting in Kindergarten through 8th grade.
Renew your membership!
It time to renew your club membership and registration is open! Please visit our Join Us page to singup for the 26/27 season. (stowenordic.org/join/member)
When you join Stowe Nordic, your member dollars go directly to improving nordic skiing in Stowe, as well as the many opportunities listed below. We’re also working on a number of exciting initiatives that your membership will help support.
Member Discounts:
- Ski Rack – 15% off Nordic Gear
- Round Hearth – 10% off food and merchandise
- Piecasso – 10% off food
- More to come… stay tuned!
Other Member Benefits:
Free groomed cross-country trails in Stowe: Stowe Nordic grooms the 6 mile Rec Path from town-center along the Mountain Road. Grooming updates can be found on our Conditions page.
Professionally coached programs: youth (K-8), masters (30+), women’s, and Nordic Basics (beginner and those still working on fundamental technique) all at subsidized prices.
Great social events such as our member parties and annual trip.
Support for young skiers – in addition to our subsidized youth program, Stowe Nordic directly supports Middle and High School cross-country ski teams in Stowe and neighboring towns as well as other junior club racers through providing volunteers at junior races/events.
Increasing accessibility to XC skiing in Vermont – Stowe Nordic has been supporting the Catamount Trail Association’s Ski Cubs program which collaborates with schools and local organizations in the greater Burlington area to serve participants with limited resources or limited access to winter sports opportunities.
Stowe Nordic coordinates annual fall trail clearing and maintenance for the many historic backcountry ski trails in the Mt. Mansfield area for all to enjoy. We also reimburse volunteers for part or all of the cost of a backcountry ski pass. For information about volunteering for fall trail work days, contact Jean Kissner at jeankissner4@gmail.com.
Our e-newsletter to keep you current on all this!