The Skiing Magazine Reader Awards has named Stowe the number one resort in the east for the 2009-2010 winter season!
Spruce Peak at Stowe, Stowe Mountain Resort’s new base-area development, has earned two distinct honors from Audubon International, a non-profit environmental organization headquartered in New York State: Spruce Peak at Stowe is the first mountain resort development in the United States to earn Audubon’s ‘Green Community Award’ and the first in Vermont to have its golf course designated as an Audubon ‘Signature Sanctuary.’
Members of Audubon International’s Sustainable Communities Program are eligible for the Green Community award, which recognizes environmental achievement and is a milestone en route to earning rigorous designation as a Certified Audubon Sustainable Community. Spruce Peak first joined the Sustainable Communities Program in early 2006, and is the first mountain resort in the nation to earn the award.
“The Spruce Peak at Stowe project is the result of many years of collaborative planning and coordination with many varied interests, including all of Vermont’s major environmental organizations,” said Robert Apple, the resort’s Planning Manager. “Now as the vision turns into reality we are proud to earn this award from Audubon International and look forward to a continued focus on sustainable development principles throughout the resort.”
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People: Our company culture focuses on respecting each other and our environment. Our aspirations encourage life-enhancing experiences and ensure the sustainability of our company. Combining these principles and goals gives us pride, purpose and opportunity.
As a group, we strive to make our resort a rewarding place to work. Individually, we aspire to communicate openly and often, supporting an environment of sensitivity and trust.
Sharing our passions and the mountain culture creates the energy to reach others in a meaningful way. Being a member of Stowe Mountain Resort provides each of us the opportunity to define who we are.
History: Our preeminent position in the resort industry is upheld by constantly striving to exceed the needs of skiers and snowboarders, while carefully protecting the natural heritage of our surroundings. Honoring this challenge has shaped the unique philosophy of our culture, community and company. This way of life has been handed down for generations.
Place: Mount Mansfield is both a protective barrier and a celebrated attribute of the Stowe community. Its distinctiveness and mass grant us an earthly sense of proportion. Our mountain evokes a spectrum of emotions from fear to bravery, awe to serenity, and spirituality to awareness of self.
Each of the trails at Stowe Mountain Resort offers a unique experience - hence "The Great 48." Because no two trails are alike, individualism and self-expression awaken within those who explore the mountain's character. The mythology and magnetism of Stowe are the inspiration that continues to bring the community at large to this special place.
Energy: The natural forces that exist on our mountain in Vermont are invigorating and powerful. To lift one's spirit by simply and silently looking around is inspiring. Making a dynamic connection with the natural world is momentous. Our energy is derived from our sense of place, passions and culture. This environment in which we live and work instills life-affirming values.
STOWE MOUNTAIN RESORT EVENT SCHEDULE
Tuesday, December 15 - Craigleith Ski Team Race Clinic
Location: Mansfield Area, Time: 8am - 4pm
Tuesday, December 15 - Comey's Comets Race Clinic
Location: Spruce Camp, Time: 8am - 4pm
Wednesday, December 16 - Craigleith Ski Team Race Clinic
Location: Mansfield Area, Time: 8am - 4pm
Wednesday, December 16 - Comey's Comets Race Clinic
Location: Spruce Camp, Time: 8am - 4pm
Thursday, December 17 - Craigleith Ski Team Race Clinic
Location: Mansfield Area, Time: 8am - 4pm
Thursday, December 17 - Comey's Comets Race Clinic
Location: Spruce Camp, Time: 8am - 4pm
Friday, December 18 - Comey's Comets Race Clinic
Location: Spruce Camp, Time: 8am - 4pm
Saturday, December 19 - First Trick Rail Jam
Grab your season pass or a lift ticket and join us on Lower North Slope for the First Trick Rail Jam. No entry fee, Jam from 10am - 1pm. Prizes, Music, Fun and more! Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.
Saturday, December 26 - Spruce Peak Live Music
Stop in the various base lodges for some apres food and entertainment! Live music with Brady Crane in Spruce Camp, Adam Ezra at the Den, Lowell Thompson Duo at Midway. Live music takes place each day during holiday time periods from 2-6pm in the Spruce Camp Base Lodge and every Friday and Saturday during the season. All other live music venues listed above within the resort also takes place from 2-6pm with the exception of the Fireside which runs from 4-7pm.
Saturday, December 26 - Spruce Plaza Activities
Let the kids take a break from the slopes and enjoy some interactive activities such as Snow Building in the Spruce Plaza from 10am-3pm.
Sunday, December 27 - Spruce Plaza Interactive Arts & Crafts
Bring the whole family with you to Stowe Mountain Resort and enjoy various Spruce Plaza activities such as Caricature Drawing with Marc Hughes and Ice Carving in the Spruce Plaza. Interactive arts/crafts take place every Sunday from Noon-4pm in Spruce Camp.
Thursday, December 31 - Fireworks and Torchlight Parade
Enjoy the beauty of Spruce Camp under the stars and experience the magic as Stowe Mountain Resort comes alive with a spectacle of lights. Fireworks start at 7pm from Spruce Peak.
Thursday, December 31 - Cruise into 2010 Race Event
Cruise into 2010 with the Mt. Mansfield Ski & Snowboard Club, Location: Slalom Hill, Time: All Day Event
Thursday, December 31 - Mount Mansfield Ski & Snowboard Club Cruise Into 2010 Race Event
Location: Slalom Hill, Time: 10am - 2:30pm
Saturday, January 2 - Spruce Peak Live Music
Stop in the various base lodges for some apres food and entertainment! Live music with Richie Ortiz in Spruce Camp; Blues for Breakfast at the Den; the Andy Harris Trio at Midway; Jim Charnoko at the Fireside. Live music takes place each day during holiday time periods from 2-6pm in the Spruce Camp Base Lodge and every Friday and Saturday during the season. All other live music venues listed above within the resort also takes place from 2-6pm with the exception of the Fireside which runs from 4-7pm.
Saturday, January 2 - Cliff House Winter 2010 Summit Series Dinner Events
Celebration Dinner Holiday celebration continues with our gourmet six course menu. 6pm-7pm Gondola Ascent / Dinner Seating, 6:30-9:30pm Dinner, 9-9:30pm Gondola Descent. To make a reservation please call 802.253.3665 or e-mail cliffhouse@stowe.com
Saturday, January 2 - Mount Mansfield Ski & Snowboard Club Academy Alumni Duals
Location: Slalom Hill, Time: 10am - 3pm
Saturday, January 9 - FCS Race for Kids
The Financial Communications Society (FCS), in partnership with Stowe Mountain Resort, is proud to present RACE FOR KIDS 2010-a fun-filled weekend spotlighting an exciting ski team competition and charity fundraiser. Visit http://www.fcsraceforkids.org for more information on the event.
Saturday, January 9 - Spruce Peak Live Music
Stop in the various base lodges for some apres food and entertainment! Live music with Dan Walker in Spruce Camp; Blue Fox and Rockin Daddies at the Den; Jim Charnoko at Midway; Andy Harris Duo at the Fireside. Live music takes place each day during holiday time periods from 2-6pm in the Spruce Camp Base Lodge and every Friday and Saturday during the season. All other live music venues listed above within the resort also takes place from 2-6pm with the exception of the Fireside which runs from 4-7pm.
Saturday, January 16 - Spruce Peak Live Music
Stop in the various base lodges for some apres food and entertainment! Live music with the Kind Budds in Spruce Camp; Full Tang at the Den; DJ Scotty at Midway; Jim Charnoko at the Fireside. Live music takes place each day during holiday time periods from 2-6pm in the Spruce Camp Base Lodge and every Friday and Saturday during the season. All other live music venues listed above within the resort also takes place from 2-6pm with the exception of the Fireside which runs from 4-7pm.
Saturday, January 16 - Cliff House Winter 2010 Summit Series Dinner Events
Wine and Food Pairing Dinner. Enjoy Chef Mathew Reeve's inspired wine paired cuisine. 6pm-7pm Gondola Ascent / Dinner Seating, 6:30-9:30pm Dinner, 9-9:30pm Gondola Descent. To make a reservation please call 802.253.3665 or e-mail cliffhouse@stowe.com
Saturday, January 23 - 10th Annual Stowe Winter Carnival NICA Ice Carving Competition
This event is on ice. Enjoy the skill, craftsmanship and creativity of the competing ice carvers as they transform blocks of ice into works of art over the course of the day! (9am – 5pm) Spruce Plaza.
Saturday, January 23 - Spruce Peak Live Music
Stop in the various base lodges for some apres food and entertainment! Live music with Chad Hollister in Spruce Camp; Seth Eames Band at the Den; Jim Charnoko at Midway; Mark LeGrand at Fireside. Live music takes place each day during holiday time periods from 2-6pm in the Spruce Camp Base Lodge and every Friday and Saturday during the season. All other live music venues listed above within the resort also takes place from 2-6pm with the exception of the Fireside which runs from 4-7pm.
Friday, January 29 - Spruce Peak Live Music
Stop in the various base lodges for some apres food and entertainment! Live music with Brett Hughes in Spruce Camp Base Lodge! Live music takes place each day during holiday time periods from 2-6pm in the Spruce Camp Base Lodge and every Friday and Saturday during the season. All other live music venues listed above within the resort also takes place from 2-6pm with the exception of the Fireside which runs from 4-7pm.
Friday, January 29 - Mt. Mansfield Ski & Snowboard Club VARA George Tormey Slalom
Location: Mainstreet, Time: 9am - 2:30pm
Saturday, January 30 - Spruce Peak Live Music
Stop in the various base lodges for some apres food and entertainment! Live music with the Dejas in Spruce Camp; X-Rays at the Den; Blue at Midway; Seth Eames at the Fireside. Live music takes place each day during holiday time periods from 2-6pm in the Spruce Camp Base Lodge and every Friday and Saturday during the season. All other live music venues listed above within the resort also takes place from 2-6pm with the exception of the Fireside which runs from 4-7pm.
Saturday, January 30 - Mount Mansfield Ski & Snowboard Club Schuss Super G
Location: Mainstreet, Time: 8am
Sunday, January 31 - Battle for Burlington Series
The Battle for Burlington is Vermont’s premier snowsports event series featuring the region’s most talented skiers and riders. The Slopestyle event at Stowe is a great opportunity for spectators to get close to the action while UVM, St. Mikes and Champlain college face-off. Follow the link above for more details.
Tuesday, February 2 - Woodchuck Day!
How much snow could a woodchuck…..come ski with us at a special ticket offer of a $39 one-day Adult, Junior or Senior Lift Tickets all day long.
Saturday, February 6 - UVM Winter Carnival
Fast Skis and fit racers! Watch the action as collegiate athletes compete for top place. Day 1 of this annual event.
Sunday, February 7 - UVM Winter Carnival
Fast Skis and fit racers! Watch the action as collegiate athletes compete for top place. Day 2 of this annual event.
Saturday, February 13 - Cliff House Winter 2010 Summit Series Dinner Events
Sweetheart's Dinner. Wine and dine your sweetheart with our romantic six course menu. 6pm-7pm Gondola Ascent / Dinner Seating. 6:30-9:30pm Dinner. 9-9:30pm Gondola Descent. To make a reservation please call 802.253.3665 or e-mail cliffhouse@stowe.com
Wednesday, February 17 - Torchlight Parade and Fireworks
Enjoy the beauty of Spruce Camp under the stars and experience the magic as Stowe Mountain Resort comes alive with a spectacle of light. Fireworks start at 7pm from Spruce Peak.
Saturday, February 27 - Main Event Series Final : Day 1
The Main Event Series is New England's top progressive freestyle snowboarding competition! In its seventh season, the series has qualifiers around New England and then the Finals will be at Stowe, February 27th, and 28th of 2010. Riders have the chance to compete their way from their local mountain to the Burton U.S. Open.
Sunday, February 28 - Main Event Series Final : Day 2
The Main Event Series is New England's top progressive freestyle snowboarding competition! In its seventh season, the series has qualifiers around New England and then the Finals will be at Stowe, February 27th, and 28th of 2010. Riders have the chance to compete their way from their local mountain to the Burton U.S. Open.
Sunday, February 28 - The Stowe Derby
Participants in the Derby will ski over 10 miles of challenging terrain, racing down Mt. Mansfield's Toll Road (a beginner alpine ski trail) and along the Stowe Recreation Path, completing the race in the village. Race it to win it or race it just to say you did it... just don't miss it. It's the most exciting race of the season! Visit www.teammmsc.org/stowederby/ for more information.
Wednesday, March 17 - St. Patrick's Day Hunt for the Golden Goggles
This is a fun geo-cache event leading you to a secret Stowe prize. Geo-cache coordinates will be posted on stowe.com and at Resort Guest Service Desks. Also don’t miss a special ticket offer of a $49 one-day Adult, Junior or Senior Lift Tickets all day long.
Saturday, March 20 - Vintage Ski and Ride Day
Retro is in so "turn back the clock" to the days of straight skis, safari boards, woolies, stretch pants and neon while reflecting on skiing’s & snowboarding’s rich heritage and history. Join us on West Slope at Spruce Peak in your era gear for fun, music, prizes and more.
Sunday, March 28 - East Coast Super Shoot
Five action sport photographer finalists battle it out over two days at Stowe Mountain Resort to create a slideshow that will be judged for “the best in show” prize. The event culminates the evening of Friday March 28, 2010 with a public viewing of the finalists’ slideshows and the award ceremony to follow. The top finalist is awarded with exclusive prize packages by the event sponsors.
Saturday, April 3 - Spring Summit Celebration Part I
Enjoy Spring and everything it has to offer: sun, friends, barbeques and a special ticket offer of a $99 2-Day Adult, Junior or Senior Lift Ticket.
Saturday, April 3 - Sugar Slalom - Day 1
The Mt. Mansfield Ski & Snowboard Club’s Sugar Slalom will not disappoint. Sign up for this fun spring race event and get your maple sugar fix for the year!
Saturday, April 3 - Spring Summit Celebration Part II
Enjoy Spring and everything it has to offer: sun, friends, barbeques and a $87 2-Day Adult, Junior or Senior Lift Ticket.
Sunday, April 4 - Spring Summit Celebration Part I
Enjoy Spring and everything it has to offer: sun, friends, barbeques and a special ticket offer of a $99 2-Day Adult, Junior or Senior Lift Ticket.
Sunday, April 4 - Sugar Slalom - Day 2
The Mt. Mansfield Ski & Snowboard Club’s Sugar Slalom will not disappoint. Sign up for this fun spring race event and get your maple sugar fix for the year!
Sunday, April 4 - Spring Summit Celebration Part II
Enjoy Spring and everything it has to offer: sun, friends, barbeques and a $87 2-Day Adult, Junior or Senior Lift Ticket.
Saturday, April 10 - Spruce Peak Best Trick
Open to all freestylers this is a free flowing huckfest! Enjoy the sun, snow and show off your best moves on a snow feature built on West Slope.
Saturday, April 10 - UVM Snowboard Team Box Social
UVM Snowboard Team’s annual close of the season competition formatted as a team-style slope-style comp for everyone. Teams of three, wear mandatory costumes and all team members ride the course together. The teams are judged upon their three runs and awards follow the competition in the Mansfield Base Lodge.
Saturday, April 17 - Spring Summit Celebration Part III
Enjoy Spring and everything it has to offer: sun, friends, barbeques and a discounted 2-Day Adult, Junior or Senior Lift Ticket.
Sunday, April 18 - Spring Summit Celebration Part III
Enjoy Spring and everything it has to offer: sun, friends, barbeques and a discounted 2-Day Adult, Junior or Senior Lift Ticket.
Sunday, April 18 - Vermont Foodbank Day
Bring two cans or more to the Vermont Foodbank Day at Stowe and win big by supporting your local foodshelf and saving on a lift ticket!
Sunday, April 18 - Scheduled Last Day of the Season
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