Sugaring Season in Full Swing

We are in the middle of a week of perfect sugaring weather. Cold nights & warm days make the sap run and it is great now and pedicted to stay this way for most of the upcoming week.
We have the New England Regional Conferece in Stowe starting Sunday until Tuesday. I could not have asked for better weather for the visitors. About 200 will enjoy a reception with Elisabeth Von Trapp starting the conference off with 45 minutes of great music.
Hope you have had the opportunity to enjoy Stowe is winter. If not consider visiting one of the most beautiful spots on earth this summer. When summer is high activities abound and we all enjoy Camp Stowe.

Happy St. Patty's Day

In keeping with the habit of major snow storms on holidays this year, as of 7AM Stowe had 12-18 inches on the mountain, about 15 inches at my house and snowing hard. This is set up spring skiing to well after Easter. Plan to spend Easter in Stowe.
I haven't updated in a few days as i am in Buffalo watching the NCAA tournament. Saw Duke lose on Thursday night and will watch Pitt against VCU this PM. I have a 27-5 record in the first round and have Pitt, Ohio St., Florida & Georgetown in the final four with Florida beating Ohio St in the finals.
Enjoy St. Patty's day!!!

Spring Skiing & Riding

Only 40 degrees today with a little coudy on top but what a fantastic day of skiing. Still 84 inches of snow at the gauge on top of the mountain and big crowds for this time of year.
If you enjoy good skiing get to Stowe in the next 3-4 weeks. Tomorrow is perdicted to be sunny & in the 40's so we will enjoy.
Ken Libby

Spring is coming, Maple Syrup can not be far behind

Today is cold but predicted to be the last really cold night of the year. They are saying record lows tonight which means below -25.
Starting tomorrow morning we have a warming trend and Saturday night will be in the 20's with sundays temps in the 40's. This will likely start the sap run and the forecast through all of next week is similiar. That means boiling will start in the sugar houses and skiing will start towards spring skiing. That is an awesome combination and with the amount of snow we have the Stowe Sugar Slalom race, to be held April 7 & 8, will be one of the best in years as long as it is a sunny day.
For more information on the race go to the Vermont Alping Racing Association's web page at
http://vara.org/news/eventcalendar.asp

And it just keeps snowing

6-8 inches at my house in the last 24 hours and flurries to continue for a couple of days, temps today in the 30's. Great powder skiing this morning and it should continue to be good. Temps cold next few nights but warming towards next weekend.
Ya'll come and enjoy!!!!
Ken Libby

Time to Catch Up

Sorry for not updating for a few days. I went on a business trip out of state and couldn't remember my password. Old age apparently catching up.
Got back on Monday and the weather has been so great I went skiing. Last 3 days, Sunny, temps in the 30's and snow conditions best in years. Forecast for a foot or more starting tonight and lasting through Friday late afternoon.
This weeks events:
The TD Banknorth New England Bill Koch League Festival - Fri, Mar 2nd - Sun, Mar 4th at Trapp Family Lodge Touring Center
Stowe Snowmobile Tours! - Offering two hour guided tours. We have great trail conditions! info@stowesnowmobiletours.com802-253-6221. www.stowesnowmobiletours.comFOR MORE go to http://gostowe.com/home/thisweek.php
Rental of homes & condos continues to be strong through early March as vacationers make up for the slow start of the season. Interested in coming to Stowe give us a shout out on our web site or by phone at 800-639-1812
Ken Libby