Stowe in Winter: Something for everyone!
STOWE, VERMONT — A classic New England village at the base of Vermont's highest peak, Stowe is the perfect place to spend winter! From early December through March, Stowe offers a bounty of winter fun. Whether it's skiing at Stowe Mountain Resort, taking a sleigh ride or shopping and dining, Stowe has something for everyone!
And after a day of spectacular winter fun, pamper yourself with an incredible array of treatments from our world class spas, spend the afternoon shopping in our 60 independently owned shops, or sit back and relax over dinner at one of our 40 distinctive restaurants.
Stowe offers great outdoor fun for everyone...
The 2012 Stowe Winter Carnival
This year marks the 38th Stowe Winter Carnival, offering many activities for young and old. Every year, from January 16-29, Stowe shines with over 10 fun winter activities and sporting events. Visit Stowe Winter Carnival to learn more!
And don't miss our photo gallery of Winter Carnival Ice Sculptures!
 Uncover Our Secret - The Magic of Stowe in Winter
While Stowe is rightfully known as the "Ski Capital of the East", there are a host of winter activities to choose from. The combination of magnificent Mount Mansfield and the old world charm of Stowe Village has beckoned guests to our mountain retreat for over 200 years. With an average snowfall of 22 feet, Stowe is typically blanketed in white from mid-November through April.
In winter, skiers and snowboarders come from around the world to experience Mt. Mansfield's storied terrain. Stowe also offers sleigh-riding and dogsledding, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, and ice skating. Stowe is especially famous as one of North America's premier cross country skiing destinations, with hundreds of kilometers of groomed and backcountry trails.
 Stowe's cross-country ski centers provide more than 150 km of groomed and 100 km of backcountry trails. When combined with over 3000 acres of conserved land, Stowe boasts one of the largest, most diverse trail systems in the United States. From perfectly groomed tracks to smooth wide skating lanes to fine, untracked backcountry skiing - Stowe has trails for people and families of every ability.
Anyone who likes to walk or hike in the summer can snowshoe in the winter, as long as they're prepared for the weather--it's that simple. Stowe is home to some of the most extensive and diverse trails in the East, making it the perfect destination resort for beginners and experts alike. Need equipment? Snowshoe rentals are available from seven different Stowe locations.
Other Winter Activities
Stowe offers a multitude of winter activities both indoors & out. Enjoy a Sleigh Ride on a sunny winter afternoon, Ice Skate at Stowe's Jackson Arena, or take a guided Snowmobile Tour of the Stowe area.
 Winter Fun Facts!
•December 22 is the first day of winter.
•With only few exceptions, January is typically the coldest month of the year.
•The lowest temperature ever recorded was -129°F in Vostok, Antarctica.
•The lowest temperature ever recorded in the United States was –80°F, taken at Prospect Creek Camp in northern Alaska on January 23, 1971.
•Did you know that snowflakes are made of ice? A snow crystal refers to a single crystal whereas a snowflake may refer to a single crystal or, more frequently, several snow crystals stuck together.
•Is snow really white? Snow is not actually white, it is clear like glass. Snow appears to be white due to the multiple surfaces of the ice crystals equally reflecting light—and when all colors of the spectrum are of equal proportion, the resulting "color" is white (though technically speaking, white and black are not actually "colors").
Bentley Snowflake
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•Is it true that no two snowflakes are truly alike? According to experts, the answer is likely yes! And the very first person to make this assertion was none other than native Vermonter, Wilson "Snowflake" Bentley. Bentley, was one of the first known persons to take photographs of snowflakes.
"Under the microscope, I found that snowflakes were miracles of beauty; and it seemed a shame that this beauty should not be seen and appreciated by others. Every crystal was a masterpiece of design and no one design was ever repeated."
—Wilson "Snowflake" Bentley
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