WINTER
CROSS COUNTRY SKIING
Why
STOWE IS HOME TO WORLD CLASS
NORDIC SKIING
Enjoy the ups, downs and flats on gorgeous, groomed nordic trails in the Mt. Mansfield region of Stowe Vermont. Get your glide going and experience the fun, excitement and beauty of cross country skiing in our backyard.
Trips
Cross Country Skiing Lessons
Are you new to cross-country skiing? Would like to learn the skating technique or maybe gain more confidence on the downhill? Sunrise Mountain Guides can help. Lessons are an hour and a half in length. Equipment and trail fee not included.
Stowe Tour de Jour
Stowe offers over 200km of groomed cross-country skiing terrain interconnecting three separate Nordic ski centers. Our local experienced guides will design a tour to meet your needs. Tours are an hour and a half to three hours. Intermediate and above skiers will enjoy this custom tour.
Cross Country Ski Day Equipment List
Clothing
- Base layer, long underwear top and bottom (synthetic only, no cotton)
- Mid-layer, Fleece or pile light and heavy weight (insulation layer)
- Soft shell, windproof, water resistant (provides limited insulation)
- Outer-layer, waterproof/ breathable fabric (jacket w/ hood and pants)
- 2 wool or synthetic hats
- 2 pr gloves and or mittens
- Neck Gaiter
- Gaiters (optional)
- Goggles/ sunglasses
Equipment
- Waxable or waxless, , XC skis
- XC Ski Boots
- Xc ski poles.
- 20-30 liter pack (optional)
Additional Equipment (Optional)
- Map/ compass/ GPS
- Headlamp/ spare batteries
- Water
- Food
- Whistle
- Compact lightweight emergency blanket
- Emergency Tarp, large Plastic Bag
- Knife/ multi tool
- Matches and or lighter
- Candle
- Duct tape
- First aid supplies (tape, gauge bandage, antibiotic ointment, ace bandage)
Equipment Question?
Rates
Lessons
1 person $195
2 people $250
3 people $295
4 people $350
Guided Tours
1 person $195
2 people $250
3 people $295
4 people $350