Stowe, Vermont: The ‘Ski Capital’ of the East

100 years of ski tradition meet modern luxury at Vermont’s tallest mountain.

The iconic gondola on a bluebird day at the Stowe Mountain Resort in Northern Vermont. Courtesy of Stowe Mountain Resort

Families dressed in mountain chic enjoy hot chocolates, cocktails, and nibbles in heated pergolas as they watch skaters circle the rink. Music sets the mood, and Christmas lights brighten the sky. Families bounce from store to store with shopping bags filled with toys, books, candy, and apparel. The après ski scene is backdropped by the craggy peak of Mt. Mansfield, Vermont’s highest mountain.