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Downhill skiing came to Vermont when the [[Civilian Conservation Corps|CCC]] cut the first trails on Mount Mansfield in 1933.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.skiinghistory.org/historicdates.html|title=Timeline of Important Ski History Dates|accessdate=2008-03-04}}</ref> The [[National Ski Patrol]] was based on the Mount Mansfield Ski Patrol, the oldest in the nation.<ref>[http://teachski.com/articles/nsp/nsp.htm]</ref> With $37 million in revenue during Winter 2007-08, Stowe placed second to [[Killington Ski Resort]]'s $37.3 million in Vermont.<ref>{{cite book | author = McLean, Dan |title = Visits to Vermont ski areas | publisher = Burlington Free Press | date = November 9, 2008}}</ref> Ahead of the 2011–2012 season, Stowe replaced the FourRunner high-speed quad with a new high-speed quad, constructed by |
Downhill skiing came to Vermont when the [[Civilian Conservation Corps|CCC]] cut the first trails on Mount Mansfield in 1933.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.skiinghistory.org/historicdates.html|title=Timeline of Important Ski History Dates|accessdate=2008-03-04}}</ref> The [[National Ski Patrol]] was based on the Mount Mansfield Ski Patrol, the oldest in the nation.<ref>[http://teachski.com/articles/nsp/nsp.htm]</ref> With $37 million in revenue during Winter 2007-08, Stowe placed second to [[Killington Ski Resort]]'s $37.3 million in Vermont.<ref>{{cite book | author = McLean, Dan |title = Visits to Vermont ski areas | publisher = Burlington Free Press | date = November 9, 2008}}</ref> Ahead of the 2011–2012 season, Stowe replaced the FourRunner high-speed quad with a new high-speed quad, constructed by Doppelmayr.<ref>{{cite web|title=Vermont Ski Resorts Upgrade for 2011-12 Season|url=http://www.firsttracksonline.com/2011/09/29/vermont-ski-resorts-upgrade-for-2011-12-season/|publisher=First Tracks!! Online|accessdate=1 October 2011|archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/626xRcl9r|archivedate=1 October 2011|date=29 September 2011}}</ref> |
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==External links== |
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* [http://www.stowe.com Stowe Mountain Resort] - Official site |
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* [http://teammmsc.org Mt. Mansfield Ski & Snowboard Club] |
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* [http://www.newenglandskihistory.com/Vermont/stowe.php Stowe Mountain Resort - NewEnglandSkiHistory.com] - history and images |
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Revision as of 23:18, 28 December 2012
44°31′55″N 72°47′15″W / 44.53194°N 72.78750°W
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| Location | Mount Mansfield Lamoille County Stowe, Vermont  United States |
| Nearest major city | Burlington |
| Vertical | 2360 ft - (658 m) |
| Top elevation | 3719 ft - (1133 m) |
| Base elevation | 1559 ft - (475 m) |
| Skiable area | 485 acres (1.96 km2) |
| Trails | 116 total - 16% beginner - 59% intermediate - 25% advanced/expert |
| Longest run | Toll Road 4.3 miles (6.9 km) |
| Lift system | 13 - 2 gondolas - 3 high-speed quads - 2 triples - 4 doubles - 2 surface lifts |
| Lift capacity | 15,516 per hour |
| Terrain parks | 4 |
| Snowfall | 333 in. - (846 cm) |
| Snowmaking | 90% |
| Website | Stowe.com |
Mountain
Resort
Stowe Mountain Resort is a ski resort near the town of Stowe in northern Vermont, comprising two separate mountains: Mount Mansfield and Spruce Peak. The vertical drop from Mount Mansfield of 2,360 feet (720 m) is the fifth largest in New England and the fourth largest in Vermont.[1] The resort is primarily owned by AIG since 1988.[2] The resort has two hotels.[citation needed]
History
Downhill skiing came to Vermont when the CCC cut the first trails on Mount Mansfield in 1933.[3] The National Ski Patrol was based on the Mount Mansfield Ski Patrol, the oldest in the nation.[4] With $37 million in revenue during Winter 2007-08, Stowe placed second to Killington Ski Resort's $37.3 million in Vermont.[5] Ahead of the 2011–2012 season, Stowe replaced the FourRunner high-speed quad with a new high-speed quad, constructed by Doppelmayr.[6]
Ski Area
The average annual snowfall at the resort summit is approximately 333 inches (850 cm).[7]
The ski area is composed of Mount Mansfield and Spruce Peak. Some 116 trails on Spruce Peak and Mount Mansfield provide 39 miles (63 km) (485 acres (1.96 km2)) of skiable terrain.[7]
References
- ^ http://verticalfeet.com/
- ^ Lawlor, Julia (2005-02-25). "HAVENS; At Stoic Old Stowe, a New Era". The New York Times. Retrieved 2008-03-04.
- ^ "Timeline of Important Ski History Dates". Retrieved 2008-03-04.
- ^ [1]
- ^ McLean, Dan (November 9, 2008). Visits to Vermont ski areas. Burlington Free Press.
- ^ "Vermont Ski Resorts Upgrade for 2011-12 Season". First Tracks!! Online. 29 September 2011. Archived from the original on 1 October 2011. Retrieved 1 October 2011.
- ^ a b "The Mountain". Stowe Mountain Resort. Retrieved 2008-03-04.
External links
- Stowe Mountain Resort - Official site
- Mt. Mansfield Ski & Snowboard Club
- Stowe Mountain Resort - NewEnglandSkiHistory.com - history and images