Stowe Mountain Resort-"Ski Capital of the East!"

Enjoy some of North America's finest skiing and snowboarding, right here in Stowe, Vermont at the Stowe Mountain Resort located only 1 mile from Foster’s Place.

With it's 48 trails, 12 lifts, and best snowmaking and grooming system in Vermont. The home of Vermont's highest peak is consistently ranked among the top ski resorts in the Eastern U.S. by the readers of SKI MAGAZINE.

With terrain suitable for beginners to expert, top notch ski instruction, and excellent food & beverage service it's no wonder that Stowe has been claimed Ski Capital of the East for over 70 years!

For more info on the Stowe Mountain Resort go to
www.stowe.com

Nearby Ski Areas
If you are interested in other terrain, we are only 30 minutes from Sugarbush Resort, Mad River Glenn, Smugglers Notch Resort and 45 minutes from Jay Peak Ski Area.

Visit their websites for ticket and lift information.
www.jay peak.com
www.sugarbush.com
www.mad river glen.com

PhiT
PhiT was established in Stowe, VT to appeal to the wide range of fitness enthusiasts ranging from beginners to elite athletes. PhiT’s personal training and conditioning classes improve overall athletic performance. It is a state of the art performance training facility and has the most advanced strength, cardiovascular and sport specific training equipment on the market today.

Who is PhiT?
Ernie Roick is an AFAA Certified Personal Trainer with over 12 years of experience training clients in Greenwich, CT. He is a former U.S. Marine. He has competed at the amateur level in triathlon and boxing. He has earned a reputation as a disciplined, highly informed and creative trainer who pushes his clients to their utmost abilities. Many of his clients have hired him to train their children and his experience in this field has been varied and comprehensive. His extensive experience in sport-specific training puts him in an elite category of personal trainers.

Julie Farray is an AFAA Certified Personal Trainer. She has a B.A. in Dance from the University of California, Irvine, with a teaching emphasis. She is a mother of four and a competitive age-group triathlete. She has been teaching dance for 14 years and now brings her high level of energy and knowledge to fitness enthusiasts in Stowe.

One on One Performance/Personal Training
A moderate to intense training session, depending on ability, in a private setting.

* Semi-private performance training sessions start at $75 an hour.

Conditioning Classes
A full-body workout, emphasizing overall fitness, in a group setting.

PhiTness Testing
A comprehensive, challenging yet fun fitness test determining current and progressive fitness level.

Friends, family, co-worker and other group rates available (see who is really PhiT!)

Body Fat % (Skinfold) Timed Plank
Max Pushups Max Crunches
Max Pillar Jumps Agility
Max Pull ups 50 yd Sprint
Timed Wall Sit Mile Run
Sit and Reach Vertical Jump

4968 Mountain Road
Stowe, VT 05672

For information call (802) 253-6066

Sports and Rehab Clinic
The Sports and Rehab Clinic offers Physical Therapy services to all ages, with the primary focus on sports injures. We presently have two PT’s on site with one certified in strength and conditioning. Many of our patients are pre and post surgical as well as general reconditioning. All want to regain their prior lifestyle; whether it is ski racing, running, kayaking or just walking up and down the stairs.

Our mission is to help you achieve these goals in a fun, friendly and professional environment.
Most local insurances accepted.

Heidi Noonan, PT, CSCS
4968 Mountain Road
Stowe, Vermont

Call 802-253-5694 for more information
E-mail: src@pshift.com

45 North Camps
45 North... a place in the Green Mountains of Vermont at 45 degrees latitude where kids play hard on and off the field. A place where great coaches teach great kids.

Nestled at the foot of Mt. Mansfield and just a few minutes from the center of Stowe, our campus is literally a Green Mountain playground. We offer weeklong or multiple week camps in baseball, basketball, lacrosse, outdoor action sports, ski training, snowboard training, and soccer.

At 45 North, we complement our exceptional sport curriculums with incredible outdoor activities, We deliver a fun and safe learning environment where campers can unlock their full athletic potential and have the best summer ever, regardless of age, gender, or ability.

All 45 North Camps are co-ed.

We accept campers in the following age ranges:

• Resident campers: Ages 10-17
• Day and Extended Day Campers: Ages 8-17

information click on to www.45northcamps.com

Biking
Mountain Biking and Cycling in Stowe



Stowe is home to Cottonbrook, Vermont's first marked mountain-bike trail on state land. Other sanctioned mountain-bike trails are Old County Road, Stowe Hollow and Brownsville. There are trails on our campus as well as the cross-country skiing trails used during the winter right up the road.
Visitors who want to get the most out of an excursion can take advantage of guided mountain-bike tours offered by several area bike shops.

For those who want a gentler pace, a favorite bicycle ride is on Stowe's award-winning Recreation Path. The 5.3-mile paved trail starts just down the road from Foster’s Place and goes right into Stowe Village, winds its way through forests and meadows, and crosses the West Branch River 11 times on wooden bridges. Numerous shops, lodges, and restaurants are accessible from the path.

Cyclists can ride on 103 miles of road in Stowe--29 miles are blacktop and 74 miles are unpaved for relatively easy mountain biking. Rental bicycles are available from several shops on or near Recreation Path: Action Outfitters, A.J.'s Ski & Sports, Boots 'n Boards, the Mountain Sports & Bike Shop, and Pinnacle Ski & Sports.

Golfing in and around Stowe
The Stowe Country Club-Championship course



Breathtaking views
Located only 2 1/2 miles from Foster’s Place, The Stowe Country Club is one of Vermont's premier courses featuring 18 championship caliber holes, a 40 Acre practice facility, The Stowe Golf School, complete pro shop, and Pub. Reservations for tee times and the golf school can be made through The Stowe Country Club.

For Fees and information click on to Stowe Country Club
Country Club of Vermont
Located a 15 minute drive from Foster’s Place. This 18 hole championship course also features beautiful scenery and top rate facilities.

For Fees and information click on to Country Club of Vermont
Sugarbush Country Club
Located 35 minute drive from Foster’s Place. Another beautiful mountainside 18 hole course with club house, practice range & restaurant.

For fees and information click on to Sugarbush Country Club

Copley Country Club
This 9 hole course located 20 minutes from Foster’s Place is ideal for the player with a time constraint or on a budget. A well maintained public course, with full sprinkler system, and a clubhouse serving food. Also excellent for the beginner and adolescent player.

For reservations call 802-888-3013

Canoeing & Kayaking



There is no better way to see Vermont's breathtaking landscape than from a canoe or kayak. You can experience the freedom and beauty as you paddle downstream on the Lamoille and Winooski Rivers.
Take a guided tour or go it alone!
Umiak Outdoor Outfitters feature daily river trips for canoe/kayaks on the local Lamoille and Winooski Rivers. They also offer instruction with their Kids Camps, White Water, Rolling & Rescue, and Sea Kayaking clinics.

Check them out at www.umiak.com

Rentals are also available on-site at the Elmore State Park, and at the Bayside Park at Mallets Bay on Lake Champlain.

Hiking



There is ample hiking in Stowe. There are trails on our campus as well as the many cross-country skiing trails used during the winter right up the road. These trails are less than moderate to moderate in steepness and are ideal for nature hikes. Trails are marked by signs, but a compass is always a good idea.

Hiking Vermont's Highest Mountain
The trail system on Mt. Mansfield is maintained by the Green Mountain Club. It is a network of trails that is well marked and provides some of the best hiking in North America. Trails leading up to the top of Mt. Mansfield climb almost 3000 vertical feet at a moderate incline. The Mt. Mansfield network is part of the Long Trail, which is a 265 mile trail system running from Canada to Massachusetts.

The views are well worth the effort: From the summit you can see west across Lake Champlain to the Adirondacks and Mt. Washington to the east. There are even overnight cabins for the hearty hiker who wishes to spend a night on the mountain.

Hiker's Tip: Allow yourself most of the day for hikes to and from the summit. Wear comfortable hiking shoes or sneakers. We recommend bringing a lunch and plenty of water on your hike.

For information on the Mt. Mansfield Hiking area, the hiking lodges, other trails on the Long Trail system and the Green Mountain Club, visit www.GreenMountainClub.org

Rollerblading



The 5 1/2 mile, paved recreation path that starts just down the road from Foster’s Place and winds it's way through hard wood forests, meadows, along the West Branch mountain stream, over 10 bridges, and leads to the historic village of Stowe, is excellent for rollerblading and enjoying the pristine mountain air.

Snowshoeing



We have trails right at Foster’s Place or you might try the Topnotch Cross-Country and Snowshoe center which is less than 1 mile from Foster’s Place, whose trails interconnect with 3 other major networks including the Trapp Family, Stowe Mountain and Edson Hill touring center networks.

The Stowe rec path is also an excellent trek.

Snowshoe Tours
For those looking for guided tours, Umiak Outfitters of Stowe is an excellent choice. The guides at Umiak have four different tours including a Moonlight Cabin Tour, Fondue Dinner Tour, Gourmet Dinner Tour and the tasty Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream Tour. And you thought snowshoeing was all about exercise!

For detail information and reservations for Umiak Snowshoe tours please click onto www.umiak.com

Stowe Area-Attractions

There's lot's to see and do!
Below are links to some of the areas most popular attractions that we recommend.

The Helen Day Art Center in Stowe
www.helenday.com

Vermont Ski Museum in Stowe
www.vermontskimuseum.org

Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream Factory Tours The World's famous and most unique Ice Cream factory tour is located only 15 minutes from the inn!
www.benjerry.com

Cabot's Famous Cheddar Cheese Creamery Tour
A beautiful 40 minute scenic ride away, through the Northeast Kingdom to Vermont's world famous and award winning cheese !
www.cabotcheese.com

Boyden Valley Winery
A scenic 20 minute drive away, through famous Smuggler's Notch, to this unique Dairy Farm converted to a vineyard and custom furniture maker.
www.boydenvalley.com

Mt. Mansfield Winter Academy
The Mt. Mansfield Winter Academy is located in Stowe, Vermont, two miles from the base of Mt. Mansfield.
Founded in 1992, MMWA is an independent private school approved by the Vermont Board of Education and dedicated to providing an individually designed, quality experience in both athletics and academics to students involved in winter sport competition.

MMWA operates five months of the year, giving young athletes and their parents a viable option to full year programs. In this way, students may live at home the greater portion of the year, attend their local school and compete on equal ground with other elite athletes while maintaining a high standard of education.
For detail information please click onto http://www.mmwa.org