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WHAT’S NEW
AT STOWE
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here’s a lot going on at Stowe Mountain Resort these days as
construction teams are well into a 10-year, $400 million pro-
TOP: ON BOARD THE OVER
ject to transform the Spruce Peak area into an alpine village
EASY LIFT. NEW MOUNTAIN
with world-class amenities.
DIGS AT SPRUCE PEAK.
A host of mountain improvements are already complete: Skiers
and snowboarders will notice a more wide-open base area at
Spruce Peak, and enjoy high-speed lift access to all the trails on both
Mt. Mansfield and Spruce.
The first development phase—expected to stretch over the next
few years—will feature limited trail expansion and several other new
lifts, including the already-completed Over Easy transfer lift that
spans Route 108 and finally connects two of the East’s most leg-
endary ski mountains. Visitors will also notice that the new alpine vil-
lage at the base of Spruce Peak is taking shape as construction on
the luxurious Stowe Mountain Lodge gets well underway.
bar and lounge, indoor and outdoor fireplaces, rental and repair
Crews are also working on prime real estate opportunities at
shops, shops and year-round conference and event space. The base
Spruce Peak—home lots, mountain cabins and condominiums with
camp will be located next to the Over Easy gondola so skiers all over
stunning views of legendary Mt. Mansfield. Eventually, Stowe’s
the mountain can easily access whatever they need. The proposed
slopeside accommodations will grow to include the Mansfield Club,
opening date for the new base lodge remains on track for next winter.
a luxury residential club and an 80-room hotel.
Spruce Peak revitalization projects now complete:
Skiing and riding around the mountain
• The Over-Easy Gondola connecting Spruce and Mt. Mansfield.
In the past two years, access to Stowe’s mountains has been com-
• Ski and golf valet and storage services.
pletely transformed. All of Mt. Mansfield and Spruce Peak are now
• 18-hole Bob Cupp championship golf course.
high-speed lift accessible with the addition of the Sensation Quad. Included in future phases of the project:
Stowe’s terrain park and halfpipe will move to the newly designed • Stowe Mountain Lodge is set to open this winter.
Main Street trail on Spruce. Serviced by New England's only fully- • A state-of-the-art performing arts center.
automated snowmaking system, the freestyle elements on Main Street • A 21,000-square-foot spa and fitness center.
will feature more snow, steeper pitches and better lines, according to • Summer village green / winter ice skating rink.
resort officials. • Pedestrian plaza.
Construction has also begun on the new Base Camp at Spruce • Community swimming pool with radiant heat deck.
Peak, the future base lodge that will serve as Stowe Mountain Resort's • Outdoor hot tubs and heated pools.
primary source for skier services. The facility will include restaurants, a • Underground parking.
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