Stowe Mountain Resort

The ski capital of the East, with charming Vermont character, diverse terrain, and excellent grooming.

Key Stats

Vertical Drop
719m (2,359ft)
The height difference between the top and bottom of the mountain
Summit Elevation
1,339m (4,393ft)
How high the highest lift or peak reaches
Base Elevation
360m (1,181ft)
Height of the main base village — higher means cooler, drier snow
Annual Snowfall
381cm (150in)
Average annual natural snowfall — higher is better for powder days
Trails
116
Total number of marked runs on the trail map
Lifts
13
Total number of lifts including chairlifts, gondolas, and t-bars
Resort Size
1,198 acres
Total groomed and patrolled terrain

Terrain Breakdown

The percentage of marked trails in each difficulty level. A higher beginner percentage means more terrain suitable for novices and families; a higher advanced percentage means more challenge for experts.

Beginner
16%
Intermediate
59%
Advanced
25%

Best For

Après-skiFamiliesSki Villages

When to go

Average monthly snowfall and snowpack depth, with the typical operating window shaded.

Stowe Mountain Resort's heaviest snowfall lands in February; the snowpack peaks in March.

snowiestdeepestJulAugSepOctNovDecJanFebMarAprMayJun
Snowfall
peaks Feb
Snowpack
peaks Mar
Typical season
Oct – May

Snowfall: NOAA, 30-year normals (1991–2020).

Snow depth: NOAA, daily station data (1994–2023).

Location

Stowe sits in northern Vermont's Green Mountains, on the flanks of Mount Mansfield, the state's highest peak. This is classic New England terrain, a continental interior of wooded slopes, cold winters, and a historic village in the valley below.

Getting there

Easy to reach

Fly into Burlington (BTV), about 60 minutes from the resort by road.

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