Stowe Mountain Lodge Blog

Do you love the views atop Mt. Mansfield but dread the toll the hike takes on your knees?  Often times weakness in the hip and core muscles can cause lower parts of the kinetic chain (i.e. the knees and ankles) to have to work overtime leading to stiffness and pain in the knees. 

With the holidays just around the corner and Black Friday sneaking up, April O’Brien of Atmosphere and The Shops at Stowe Mountain Lodge has released her Holiday Gift Guide 2011 with a little something for everyone. 

The days are getting shorter, the temperature is dropping and the mountain tops are beginning to shine white.  It could only mean one thing—ski season is almost upon us!  Now is the time to amp up your ski conditioning program to maximize those early days out on the slopes.

There’s just something about a really good homemade apple pie that can transform a family dinner, particularly during the holidays. Talk to any Vermont foodie and apple pie is always a staple for winning over a crowd.