Stowe 3/27

[RhodySkier]

I had an awesome ski day at Stowe on Sunday. Given the resurgence of winter and fresh snow, DH and I couldn't resist a last minute trip this weekend. We hit the slopes early on Sunday. Some of the lifts were on wind hold and it was COLD. But...as soon as my boots touched the snow and I heard the squeak, I knew it was going to be an epic day of skiing. The snow was awesome packed powder with minimal ice. We skied and skied and skied all day long. I had a perma-grin on my face the entire time. Neither one of us has had that much fun skiing since we were in Colorado last month. That might have been the last day of the season and it was great to end it on such a high note!

Added bonus: We were in Stowe last year for Easter. It was my first season skiing, temps were in the 80s and I was having a hard time in the slush. DH skied down from the gondola after the Easter sunrise service and I watched him as I rode the gondola down. I thought to myself, one year I want to be good enough that I can ski down from the gondola, too. Well, it wasn't Easter weekend, but DH and I did ski down from the gondola together and had a blast. It was great to see how far I've progressed this season.

Thanks, Divas, for letting me share. And if you have the chance to go skiing this week, the conditions are a-maz-ing!

 

[gardenmary]

Added bonus: We were in Stowe last year for Easter. It was my first season skiing, temps were in the 80s and I was having a hard time in the slush. DH skied down from the gondola after the Easter sunrise service and I watched him as I rode the gondola down. I thought to myself, one year I want to be good enough that I can ski down from the gondola, too. Well, it wasn't Easter weekend, but DH and I did ski down from the gondola together and had a blast. It was great to see how far I've progressed this season.

Last year was the first time I was able to ski with DH and DS, and this year I was able to ski with them all day (they are both double black diamond skiers, I'm just getting to black). I completely agree with you, it's such fun to be able to ski together on something other than the crowded beginner slopes on a big mountain! On our 2nd Utah trip this year, I never even got on the beginner chair. I even got to lead a few times!

Sounds like it was a great day - thanks for filling us in! I'd love to ski Stowe someday, make a whole week of it and do some XC too.

 

[RhodySkier]

gardenmary, I love skiing Stowe. It truly is a magical place! I think the Front Four just might be calling your name...