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Cross Country

Operating Status: The Center is closed for cross country skiing as of Monday, March 30.

A thank you to all our visitors this year that made 09 such a great season. Look for improvements from this coming summer to insure an even better Cross Country skiing experience next season. Until then, have a great summer, and we look forward to seeing you in the fall!

 

 

Stowe Mountain Resort's Cross Country Ski Center offers 45 km of groomed trails and 30 km of backcountry terrain.  At our rental shop, we offer a full menu of nordic snowsport gear including snowshoes, touring gear, performance skate ski and classic ski packages, backcountry and telemark gear.  We also have a full selection of kids gear down to age three, including little snowshoes and sleds for the sledding hill.  Also available is a polk sled for parents with infants/toddlers.

 

Recommended routes

Beginner trails
Timber Lane / Bruce Trail Loop
Round Trip, 6km.

Easy series of short gradual climbs to Bruce Trail junction. Turn left on Bruce Trail to descend to Ranch Brook. Just over the bridge, turn left on the Burt Trail, a scenic, relatively flat run bordering Ranch Brook. Return on Cross Cut 1 or 2.

Intermediate trails
Peavy Trail / Bear Run / Burt Trail
Round Trip, 9km.

Gradual and steep climbs along Peavy Trail to Bear Run junction. Take left turn onto Bear Run and continue around the loop to Burt Trail. Down the burt Trail take a left onto Stowe Derby Trail to return to the touring center.

Advanced trails (along outer perimeter of trail network)
Peavy Trail / Double Bit / Bear Run / Ranch Valley Cruise / Stowe Derby Trail
Round Trip, 12km.

VERY CHALLENGING! Head out on Peavy Trail and take a right onto Double Bit. Continue on Double Bit and take a right onto Bear Run. Follow the Bear Run Loop to a right on Ranch Camp Trail. Take a left on Old Camp, a quick right on Cant Dog, right onto Ranch Valley Cruise and take a left onto Stowe Derby Trail to return to touring center.

 

Cross Country Map	Snowshoe Map

2008/2009 Trail Fees Adult (13-64) $18 Weekdays $21 Weekend/Holidays ($15/$17 after 1pm) JUNIOR/SENIOR (6-12/65+) $10 Weekdays $12 Weekend/Holidays ($7/$8 after 1pm)

(Includes access to Toll House Double Chairlift)
Prices include 6% Vermont sales tax.
Holiday periods are 12/25/08-1/1/09 and 2/14/09-2/16/09

Group Lessons 10:30AM-12:00PM or 1:30PM-3:00PM $30 Weekdays $36 Weekend/Holidays

Holiday periods are 12/25/08-1/1/09 and 2/14/09-2/16/09

Private Lessons By reservation only. 1 person/1 hour $72 hr Weekdays $84 hr Weekend/Holidays each additional person +$15 Weekdays +$17 Weekend/Holidays 1 person/2 hours $108 Weekdays $112 Weekend/Holidays

Holiday periods are 12/25/08-1/1/09 and 2/14/09-2/16/09

Introduction to Cross-Country Skiing Includes lesson, trail fee & rental equipment. 10:30AM-12:00PM or 1:30PM-3:00PM $48 Weekdays $58 Weekend/Holidays

Prices include 6% Vermont sales tax.
Holiday periods are 12/25/08-1/1/09 and 2/14/09-2/16/09

Equipment Rental (Skis, boots & poles) ADULT (13-64) $25 Weekdays $30 Weekend/Holidays JUNIOR/SENIOR (6-12 / 65+) $16 Weekdays $20 Weekend/Holidays

Prices include 6% Vermont sales tax.
Holiday periods are 12/25/08-1/1/09 and 2/14/09-2/16/09

MAP OF CROSS COUNTRY TRAILS
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MAP OF SNOWSHOE TRAILS
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