Snowmobile Vermont, Stowe
Snowmobile Vermont
Guided two-hour backcountry snowmobile tours in Stowe.
Things to do in Stowe in winter
Beyond the slopes, Stowe in winter means snowmobiling (Snowmobile Vermont, Stowe), dog sledding (Eden Dogsledding, Eden, Vermont (about 45 minutes north of Stowe)), sleigh rides (Trapp Family Lodge (von Trapp Family Lodge & Resort)), and ice skating (Stowe Arena, 350 Park St).
Stowe is a New England village of about 5,200 people at the foot of Mount Mansfield, the highest peak in Vermont. It calls itself the Ski Capital of the East and held its first Winter Carnival in 1921. The Trapp Family Lodge, home of the family from The Sound of Music, runs a large cross-country center in the hills above town.
βοΈ Stowe: 10.9" next 7 days
π· Snowmobiling
π Dog sledding
π΄ Sleigh rides
βΈοΈ Ice skating
π₯Ύ Snowshoeing
β·οΈ Cross-country skiing
ποΈ Museums and history
π² Food and drink
Snowmobiling
Dog sledding
Eden Dogsledding, Eden, Vermont (about 45 minutes north of Stowe)
Eden Dogsledding
Winter dog sledding on natural snow from December to April at a sled dog sanctuary. Advance reservations are required.
Sleigh rides
Trapp Family Lodge (von Trapp Family Lodge & Resort)
Sleigh rides at Trapp Family Lodge
Horse-drawn sleigh rides with a guide through the lodge's fields, with views of the Green Mountains. Rides run Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays in winter.
Ice skating
Stowe Arena, 350 Park St
Stowe Arena
The town's indoor rink, with public skate sessions for all ages. The pro shop rents and sharpens skates.
Snowshoeing
Umiak Outdoor Outfitters
Umiak Outdoor Outfitters tours
Guided snowshoe, ski, sledding and dog sled tours, plus winter equipment rentals.
Cross-country skiing
Trapp Family Lodge Outdoor Center
Cross-country skiing and snowshoeing on the lodge's trail network, including a 3-mile trip to Slayton Pasture Cabin. The center is open daily 9 am to 5 pm in season.
From $32 per adult weekday trail pass (one section of the same page lists $33), as listed on 2026-11-08
Museums and history
Vermont Ski and Snowboard Museum, 1 South Main Street
Vermont Ski and Snowboard Museum
A museum of Vermont ski and snowboard history in the village center. Open afternoons from 12 to 5 pm, Wednesday or Thursday through Sunday, and closed October 26 to November 26.
Food and drink
The Alchemist, 100 Cottage Club Road
The Alchemist Brewery
A Stowe brewery with a beer cafe, retail shop, daily tours and a food truck Thursday to Sunday.
von Trapp Brewing, 1333 Luce Hill Road
von Trapp Bierhall
The von Trapp brewery's beer hall and gift shop, open daily 11:30 am to 9 pm.
Cold Hollow Cider Mill, 3600 Waterbury-Stowe Rd, Waterbury Center
Cold Hollow Cider Mill
Watch cider being pressed and try the cider donuts made fresh daily. The store and mill are open 8 am to 6 pm every day.
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Free things to do
- Spruce Peak Village rink: an outdoor rink that is free to use, with skate rentals at Stowe Mountain Resort.
- Stowe Recreation Path: a 5.3-mile path open all year and popular for snowshoeing.
- Stowe Winter Carnival ice carving: watch carvers make sculptures in the village each January.
- Stowe Village: walk Main Street and stop at the Go Stowe visitor center at 51 Main Street.
Winter events
- Stowe Winter Carnival Β· Late January each year
Not skiing? Combine a sleigh ride and a trail pass at Trapp Family Lodge, then end the day at the von Trapp Bierhall on the same property.
Where to stay in Stowe
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Plan the rest of the trip
- Stowe snow report and forecast Β· where to stay at Stowe Β· best time to ski Stowe
- Burlington to Stowe: drive time and shuttles
- Boston to Stowe: drive time and shuttles
Stowe in winter: questions
What is there to do in Stowe in winter besides skiing?
Beyond the slopes, Stowe in winter means snowmobiling (Snowmobile Vermont, Stowe), dog sledding (Eden Dogsledding, Eden, Vermont (about 45 minutes north of Stowe)), sleigh rides (Trapp Family Lodge (von Trapp Family Lodge & Resort)), and ice skating (Stowe Arena, 350 Park St). Combine a sleigh ride and a trail pass at Trapp Family Lodge, then end the day at the von Trapp Bierhall on the same property.
Can you go snowmobiling in Stowe?
Yes. Snowmobile Vermont, Stowe: Guided two-hour backcountry snowmobile tours in Stowe.
Can you go dog sledding in Stowe?
Yes. Eden Dogsledding, Eden, Vermont (about 45 minutes north of Stowe): Winter dog sledding on natural snow from December to April at a sled dog sanctuary. Advance reservations are required.
Are there sleigh rides in Stowe?
Yes. Trapp Family Lodge (von Trapp Family Lodge & Resort): Horse-drawn sleigh rides with a guide through the lodge's fields, with views of the Green Mountains. Rides run Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays in winter.
What can you do for free in Stowe in winter?
Spruce Peak Village rink: an outdoor rink that is free to use, with skate rentals at Stowe Mountain Resort. Stowe Recreation Path: a 5.3-mile path open all year and popular for snowshoeing. Stowe Winter Carnival ice carving: watch carvers make sculptures in the village each January. Stowe Village: walk Main Street and stop at the Go Stowe visitor center at 51 Main Street.
Is it snowing in Stowe this week?
As of November 8, 2026, Stowe has 10.9" of snow in the 7-day forecast.
Sources
- Go Stowe: Winter activities for the indoor and outdoor vacationer
- Go Stowe: Sleigh rides
- Go Stowe: Spruce Peak Village ice skating
- Go Stowe: Stowe Recreation Path
- Go Stowe: Stowe Winter Carnival
- von Trapp Family Lodge: Winter
- Town of Stowe: Stowe Arena
- Eden Dogsledding
- Vermont Ski and Snowboard Museum
- Wikipedia: Stowe, Vermont
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