Coming again in 2024-25.

Stowe Nordic Youth Ski Program, 2023-2024

  • Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays,  December 19 – March 14, snow permitting, (except 12/26 and 12/28)

  • Times: 3:30-4:40 pm

  • Where: Trapp Family Lodge Outdoor Center

  • Cost: The Stowe Nordic program fee is $100 per child. A season ski pass at the 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. Season rentals of skis/boots/poles are available from Stowe Nordic. If you need to lease ski gear for your child ($25 for skis+boots+poles for the season) please email us at: info@stowenordic.org

We thank the Trapp Family Lodge 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 Trapp Family Lodge Outdoor Center on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30-4:40. 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 (5 or under) attend practices.

Questions about the program may be addressed to Neal Graves at neal.t.graves@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 neal.t.graves@gmail.com

Our Coaches:

Neal Graves

Neal has 20 years of distance running and Nordic skiing experience, starting in middle school in western Massachusetts and including two winters as the manager at the Gunstock Nordic Center. Neal is a Professional Ski Instructors of America (PSIA) level 3 and a US Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA) certified Nordic instructor, and brings significant experience in training, technique analysis, and youth development.

Dave Didomenico

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 Trapp Family Lodge last season and will continue there this year. He’s looking forward to working with the kids in the Stowe Nordic Youth Program.

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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