The Athletic Skier's Mountain
Written: Dec 20 '99
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Pros: Really Serious Terrain; Charming Village
Cons: Too-Small Lodge; Relatively Compact Mountain
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| jshefftz's Full Review: Stowe |
I call Stowe The Athletic Skier's Mountain largely because of its challenge. The average pitch far exceeds its southerly neighbors, while Goat and Starr offer lift-served, in-bounds extreme terrain (with snow to cover it) that is almost unique in New England. The high-speed quad has a very fast line speed and takes a very steep route up the mountain, offering an amazing opportunity for racking up the vertical in a short amount of time (if your legs can handle it). The gondola is also a very fast lift.
Stowe does not offer much in the way of exploring different areas of the mountain (that feeling of wandering all over the place, like at Killington or Sugarbush), since you're almost always coming back to where you just were. Nevertheless, it offers a great opportunity to explore your own athletic potential - sharpen your edges before you come, and rear-entry boots need not apply.
A more serious downside is the main base lodge, whose much-needed expansion has been blocked by regulatory snafues. Plus the Spruce Peak area, while offering some classic New England trails, is largely the forgotten stepchild of Stowe.
Finally, although on-mountain lodging is nonexistent (unless you count Tollhouse), the access road has managed to stay generally charming, and the Village of Stowe offers an experience that defines the uniqueness of New England.
Recommended:
Yes
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jshefftz
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Location: Amherst, Mass.
Reviews written: 19
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