Epic Pass
$235/day
North America
Stowe
Vermont, United States★4.6editor's rating
Stowe is the aristocrat of Eastern skiing, spread across Mount Mansfield - Vermont's highest peak - and neighboring Spruce Peak, above one of New England's prettiest ski towns. The legendary Front Four (National, Goat, Starr, and Liftline) deliver genuine double-black steeps, while 116 trails, a modern lift fleet, and snowmaking on 83% of the terrain make it the East's most polished big-mountain experience on the Epic Pass.
Lift Ticket
$235/day
Vertical Drop
2,360 ft
Skiable Area
485 acres
Annual Snowfall
314"
Best For
East Coast Classic & Front Four Steeps
Terrain Breakdown
Beginner 16% Intermediate 55% Advanced 29%
Mountain Stats
Base Elevation
1,559 ft
Summit Elevation
3,719 ft
Vertical Drop
2,360 ft
Skiable Area
485 acres
Lifts
12
Runs
116
Annual Snowfall
314"
Season
Late November – Mid-April
Pass
Epic Pass
Night Skiing
No
Terrain Parks
Yes
Nearest Town
Stowe, VT
Highlights
The Front Four - National, Goat, Starr, and Liftline - the East's most famous double-black steepsMount Mansfield, Vermont's highest peak at 4,395 feet, with classic hike-to skiing off the ridgeline314 inches of average annual snowfall - among the deepest totals in the EastLuxurious Spruce Peak base village with slopeside lodging and an ice rinkHistoric Stowe village 15 minutes away, one of New England's most charming ski townsExtensive glades from mellow to expert, including the notorious tree runs off Chin Clip
Pros
- ✓Best combination of steeps, glades, and grooming in the East
- ✓Snowmaking on 83% of terrain keeps conditions reliable through Eastern thaws
- ✓High-speed gondola and six-pack move crowds efficiently on cold days
- ✓Real New England town with excellent restaurants, breweries, and inns
- ✓Epic Pass access makes it an easy add-on for Vail Resorts pass holders
Cons
- ✗Peak-day tickets around $235 - Western-resort pricing for a 485-acre mountain
- ✗Eastern weather roulette: rain, ice, and brutal cold can strike any week
- ✗Weekend crowds from Boston and Montreal jam the gondola and access road
- ✗Modest 485 skiable acres feels small for skiers used to Rocky Mountain sprawl
Photo: Vermont / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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