ADVENTURER. Welcome WINTER to Stowe Mountain Lodge. Spruce Peak Village. Retail, Dining, and Recreation. Fitness

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1 ADVENTURER WINTER 2017 Welcome to Stowe Mountain Lodge. Stowe Mountain Lodge is New England s preeminent mountain lodge located in the heart of the Stowe Mountain Resort community. Stowe is a destination for all seasons and provides world-class accommodations and personalized service enabling guests to take full advantage of the unparalleled natural beauty. Offering 300 luxuriously appointed guest rooms, world class spa and wellness center, award-winning private golf course, ski-in / ski-out access and a variety of artisanal local dining options, Stowe Mountain Lodge provides a haven in the midst of nature and the height of luxury. Spruce Peak Village Guests who stay at Stowe Mountain Lodge are located right in the center of it all! All lodge rooms are steps away from the slopes, complimentary ski valet, award-winning concierge services, pool, fitness, and spa facilities, and the cozy yet vibrant Spruce Peak Village Center. Here, guests will find a selection of shops, restaurants, outdoor ice skating rink, pavillion, and the Resort Adventure Center. Retail, Dining, and Recreation Explore the variety of on-property retail stores: Atmosphere, The Shop at The Spa & Wellness Center, The Pantry, and the newly opened Spruce Peak Toy & Candy Co. Located inside the Lodge are our signature dining outlets, Solstice Restaurant and The Hourglass Lounge. Looking for a fresh cup of coffee to start your day? The Beanery Cafe is located directly adjacent to the lobby in the Spruce Peak Village Center, serving up handcrafted espresso drinks, fresh pastries, and other treats. Visit our brand new toy & candy store located at the Adventure Center! Fitness Guests of Stowe Mountain Lodge have access to our world-class fitness center, pool, and daily fitness classes. Check the schedule posted by the Spa or on our website,

2 Table of Contents 3 Spa & Wellness Center 4 Kid's Activities KidSpa Game Room Laser Tag Build-a-Buddy 5 Adventure Center Stowe Rocks 5 Childcare Services 6 Ice Skating at Spruce Peak Plaza 6 The Pool at Stowe Mountain Lodge 7 Skiing & Snowboarding at Stowe Mountain Resort 7 Equipment Rentals 8 Lessons: Children 9 Lessons: Teen & Adult 10 Nordic Skiing 10 Snowmobiling 11 Backcountry Skiing & Nordic Guide Tours 11 Ice Climbing 12 Sledding Tours & Rentals 12 Dogsledding 13 Ice Fishing 13 Horseback Riding 14 Other Tours

3 Spa Celebrate Nature Celebrate You. Surrounded by unlimited hiking, rivers and lakes, steep slopes, natural waterfalls, and serene meadows, outdoor recreation becomes a part of your daily routine. On the days where weather does not permit, start your day with a group exercise class or sweat it out in our state-of-the-art fitness center. We believe that making one small change and a commitment to your well-being will help you live a healthier and happier life. We all know that maintaining good health is much easier than regaining it once it is lost. Allow us to assist you in making one small change and celebrate the positive changes that follow. After a day of hiking, biking, golfing, fishing, or canoeing, be sure to take some time for a bit of spa-ing. The Spa provides another escape from your day to day activities offering massages, facials, body treatments, manicures, pedicures, and hair services. Allow yourself to discover new experiences by taking time to relax your mind, heal your body and refresh your spirit. Begin your journey in our nature-inspired Healing Lodge. Based on the ancient spa principles of taking the waters, the Healing Lodge is designed to detoxify your body, relax your mind and soothe your soul. The Spa at Stowe Mountain Lodge It s more than a spa, it s a lifestyle! To make a Spa reservation or for more information, please call our Spa Concierge at

4 Kids' Activities Game Room The Game Room is a great place to unwind and have some fun. It offers air hockey, pool, driving games, prize winning games, and more. Games are changed out seasonally to keep the variety fresh. Not available all winter. Laser Tag Join us on select weekends and holiday evenings for a high energy game of Laser Tag brought to you by the professionals at Green Mountain Games. This is a great activity for kids and adults of all ages. $10 for two games Subject to change Not available all winter Kid Spa As adults, we head to the spa to relax, unwind and escape the stresses of everyday life. Our kids also experience the stresses of growing up. Give them the gift of relaxation with a trip to our KidSpa and have them experience kid friendly mini-spa treatments or our popular Chillax Session. CHILLAX SESSION Rule 1: You have to giggle. Rule 2: You have to have fun. Rule 3: You have to chillax. Must be 6 years of age or older. Build-A-Buddy During holidays and peak occupancy times, our younger guests can build their own soft, cuddly companions to take home with them! Each pet is $26 and includes personal birth certificate. 25 minutes Starting at $25 KIDSPA SERVICES Kid's spa services are conducted in the spa and require an adult in the room during the time of the service. For children 12 and under. Mini Me Massage 25 minutes $75 Contact the Alpine Concierge for availability. Mini Me Facial Princess Pedicure 25 minutes $75 25 minutes $30 Princess Manicure 25 minutes $20

5 Adventure Center Stowe Rocks The Stowe Rocks indoor climbing facility is an exciting new addition to the Stowe Adventure Center. There are three unique, distinct areas for climbers: The Bouldering area, Program Wall and Elephant Head Tower. Reservations for lessons are highly recommended. For more information, please call Stowe Rocks at Daily Pass Adult: $35 Child 12 and under: $30 All climbing areas in the facility feature skills rated, colorcoded vertical and traverse routes. There are 9 manual / traditional belay and 8 TruBlue Auto-Belay stations, for a total of 17 climbing stations at Stowe Rocks. Many of the 17 stations feature multiple routes of varying degrees of difficulty. Each of the colored-coded routes at Stowe Rocks is skill rated so that visitors can select the appropriate level of challenge when determining where to climb. Sloped, vertical and overhanging perspectives provide plenty of options for climbers of all levels of ability. Use of our harnesses, ropes, auto-belay devices and climbing shoes are included with paid entry fee. Our staff includes professional American Mountain Guide Association (AMGA) certified Climbing Wall Instructors, available for group and private lessons. Childcare Services Are you looking for reliable in-house child care while you are away from home? If so, Destination Nannies can provide you with carefully screened and experienced babysitters. All sitters have gone through extensive background checks and all are CPR-certified. Please contact Alpine Concierge to reserve your sitter or visit and use our online booking system. Caregiver fees: Regular Rate - $20-$28 per hour, plus $30 agency fee 4 hour minimum required Holiday Rate - Starts at $25 per hour, plus $40 agency fee - 5 hour minimum required (Holidays include Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Years Day, Easter, 4th of July) If six or more children need care, two or more caregivers will be required. Meals are to be paid for by the client. A credit card is required for agency services to be confirmed. The agency fee is non-refundable. 24 hours notice (48 hours for holidays) must be given for cancellations or the client is billed the four hour caregiver minimum charge (5 hour minimum on holidays) and the agency fee.

6 Spruce Peak Village Winter Adventure Guide 2017 Ice Skating on Spruce Plaza Located just steps from the Spruce Camp Base Lodge is the Ice Rink at Spruce Peak Village Center. Bring your own skates or rent them! RENTAL PRICING Skates $17 Helmet - $8 Wrist Guards - $9 Free daily public skating- Monday-Friday Noon-6pm Saturday and Sunday Noon-9pm. Holiday time periods: Noon-9pm. (Times and dates subject to change based on conditions.) Complimentary s mores and hot cocoa every Saturday and Sunday, 12/26/17 4/9/18 from 2-4pm at the Pavilion building. Offered daily during holiday time periods from 2-4pm (12/26/17 1/1/18, /18 & 2/27-2/25/18) The Pool at Stowe Mountain Lodge Enjoy beautiful outdoor swimming with views of Mount Mansfield. Our heated pool with indoor access area will keep you comfortable year round. Play like a kid again or crank out laps in the 25 yard lap lane. Our guests will also enjoy two hot Jacuzzi tubs on each side of the pool. Heated Outdoor Pool & Spas 25 yard lap lane Competition width 5 1/5 feet max depth Need to escape? Imagine yourself relaxing in one of the two Jacuzzis adjacent to the pool or warming yourself by the outdoor fire pit on a crisp evening.

7 Ski & Ride Skiing and Snowboarding at Stowe Mountain Resort At Stowe, we use the Evolution Stowe Card (ESC) to access the mountains. Once loaded with a liftticket product, the ESC provides swift and easy access to all of our lifts and the legendary Stowe experience. NOTE: Once you have your ESC you still need to add a lift ticket product onto the card. If you already have an Evolution Stowe Card, you do not need a new one use your current ESC. Senior (64+) PEAK PERIODS 1 day $92 2 days $184 3 days $276 4 days $368 5 days $460 6 days $552 7 days $644 Senior (64+) OFF-PEAK 1 day $87 2 days $174 3 days $261 4 days $348 5 days $435 6 days $522 7 days $609 Adult (ages 13-64) PEAK PERIODS Online / Advance 1 day $99 2 days $198 3 days $297 4 days $396 5 days $495 6 days $594 7 days $693 Adult (ages 13-64) OFF-PEAK PERIODS Online / Advance 1 day $94 2 days $188 3 days $282 4 days $376 5 days $470 6 days $564 7 days $658 Child (ages 5-12) PEAK PERIODS Online / Advance 1 day $84 2 days $168 3 days $252 4 days $336 5 days $420 6 days $504 7 days $588 Child (ages 5-12) OFF-PEAK Online / Advance 1 day $80 2 days $160 3 days $240 4 days $320 5 days $400 6 days $480 7 days $560 PEAK PERIODS: November 24-25, 2017; December 26-31, 2017; January 13, 2018; and February 17-18, Children ages 4 and under ski or ride free when accompanied by a paid parent or guardian. Equipment Rentals Available at Spruce Camp Rental Shop Ski & Snowboard Rental: ADULT Full Day Package: $56 Helmet Rental: $17 CHILD Full Day Package: $46 Helmet Rental: $17 Ask about other rentals... Sleds, Toboggans Ice Skates Cross Country Skis Snowshoes Fat Bikes

8 Lessons: Children Children's Programs Stowe s Children s Programs are headquartered at Spruce Peak, where the broad and gentle runs make a great environment for learning. Advanced skiers and riders explore terrain that has given Stowe it s reputation as the best in the East. The philosophy of our children s programming is to build self-esteem and a life-long passion for winter sports, while providing a safe and fun learning environment. Program Options: Full Day Adventure Program Experience has taught us that children have the highest quality learning experience in a full-day program. The full-day Adventure Program will start your child on the road to a lifetime of fun on the snow. For children age For skiers and snowboarders of all ability levels. Program time: 9:30am to 3:30pm daily. Registration begins at 8:30am, check-in no later than 9am. PATHFINDERS Adventure Program for 3-4* year old skiers only. Program $207 Program and Equipment $252 *Children 4 and under ski free TRAILBLAZERS Adventure Program for 5-6 year old skiers and snowboarders. Program only, lift access is required $207 Program and lift access $250 Program, lift access and rentals $295 MOUNTAINEERS Our Adventure Program for 7-14 year old skiers and snowboarders. Program only, lift access is required $207 Program and lift access $250 Program, lift access and rentals $295 To Reserve: Please call to speak with the Stowe Mountain Resort Reservations Staff The Big Easy The Big Easy is a beginner level lesson program for firsttime skiers and riders only. This two hour semi-private lesson has a maximum student:coach ratio of 3:1, and is a great introduction for children interested in learning to ski or snowboard. This is a package that includes the semi-private lesson, an afternoon beginner lift ticket, and rental equipment (ski boots and skis, or snowboard boots and snowboard, and helmets). For skiers age 3-14 and snowboarders age 5-14 PATHFINDERS Program for 3-4* year old skiers only. Program and Equipment $173 TRAILBLAZERS Program for 5-6 year old skiers and snowboarders. Program and Equipment $173 MOUNTAINEERS Program for 7-14 year old skiers and snowboarders. Program and Equipment $173 CANCELLATION POLICY In order to secure your reservation, we charge a deposit of $100 per person at the time of booking. You may change or cancel your reservation with no penalty up to 24 hours prior to your reservation by calling and leaving a message (if necessary) or by ing kids@stowe.com. Cancellations within 24 hours and No-Shows will be charged a $100 per person cancellation fee. Weather and snow conditions are not viable reasons for cancellation.

9 Lessons: Teen & Adult TEEN LESSONS Stowe s Teen Programs for 13 to 16 Year Olds The philosophy of our children s programming is to build self-esteem and a life-long passion for winter sports, while providing a safe and fun learning environment. We at Stowe s Ski & Snowboard School look forward to sharing our love for winter and enthusiasm for teaching with your children. STOWKED TEEN CAMP is a full-day group lesson program for 13 to 16 year olds who are ready to rip it up! This program includes the group lesson, lunch, snacks and advanced level FUN! These skiers and riders must be comfortable on our blue or black level terrain. Teens are grouped by skill level and discipline. Who: Blue/Black terrain skiers and riders, age What: Full-day Stowked Teen Camp Where: Adventure Center at Spruce Peak When: 9:30am 3:30pm on select dates only (see dates below). Check-in by 9:00am. 2017/18 Cost: $207 per day (Lift access is required, not included). Dates available: December and Feb Teen & Adult Ski & Snowboard Lessons 2.5 hours of professional coaching. For 13 years and up, beginner to expert. Mountain Ski Clinics and Mountain Ride Sessions are designed for skiers and riders who want to explore all that Stowe has to offer. Groups are formed based on ability. You might start on our beginner lift, the Adventure Triple, or go to the more advanced FourRunner Quad to access our legendary Front Four trails. Who: Adults, 13 years of age and up, All Levels What: Lift and lesson package for skiers & riders. Where: Spruce Peak When: 10:00 am 12:30 pm Price: $186 Already have a ticket? The price for one adult 2.5 hour clinic is $129. Just starting out? The afternoon Stowe for Starters program is great for first time skiers and riders. You ll receive equipment and helmet, a 90 minute lesson and access to our beginner lifts at Spruce Peak. Lifts run until 4:00 pm so you can practice after your lesson. Who: Adults, 13 years of age and up, Level One What: Lift, lesson and rental package for skiers & riders. Where: Spruce Peak When: 1:30 pm 3:00 pm Price: $173

10 Nordic Skiing Day Passes Adult $25 Cross-Country Skiing at Trapp Family Lodge Trapp Family Lodge outdoor center features 100km of Cross-Country, Snowshoe & Backcountry Trails on over 2,500 acres. Junior (12-18) $15 Child (6-11) 10 Senior (65+) $20 Equipment rentals Skis, boots, and poles package Adult $25 Skis, boots, and poles package Child $15 Snowshoes $20 Snowmobiling at Stowe Snowmobile Tours Contact Alpine Concierge to reserve. Back Country Tour: Two Hours Weekends: 8am 6pm, leaving every hour Weekdays: leaving 9am, 11am, 1pm, 3pm, 5pm Single (1 person): $154 Double (2 people): $199 Passenger with Guide: $99 Snowmobiling An adventurous 25 mile journey through the Mount Mansfield State Forest for both the beginner and advanced rider. Go at your own pace, or challenge yourself on the varied terrain. This tour has it all: hills, woods, straightaways and speed (if you want it!). This is no stroll through the woods. We provide you with boots and helmets at no additional cost, and if you do not have your own warm clothing (ski clothes work perfectly), we have suit rentals available for a small fee. All tours are customized to your ability level and desires. Book now for an experience you won t forget. Treat yourself to an adventure and check out back country Vermont in its prime winter season. Please call us at to make a reservation. Prices subject to change.

11 Backcountry Skiing & Nordic Guide Tours Contact the Alpine Concierge to reserve. Backcountry Day Tour Stowe offers miles of high and low elevation backcountry ski touring. Explore the scenic Sky Top Ridge, test your telemark on the Steeple, the Bruce, Tear Drop or the Underhill Trail. We ll show you the real reason people call Stowe The Ski Capital of the East. Full Day Half Day 1 person $225 1 person $120 2 people $240 2 people $150 3 people $260 3 people $175 4 people $275 4 people $200 Prerequisite: Advanced intermediate level skier in good condition. 24 hour reservation notice preferred. Equipment and trail fee not included. Intro to Backcountry Ski Clinic This two-hour clinic covers proper equipment selection, trip planning and technique. We ll explore the Ranch Valley while learning the fundamentals of touring the winter back woods. Ice Climbing Contact the Alpine Concierge to reserve. Sunrise Adventure Guides 1 person $120 2 people $150 3 people $175 4 people $200 Prerequisite: intermediate level skier preferred. 24 hour reservation notice preferred. Equipment and trail fee not included. Sunrise Adventures' mission is simple - teach safety, judgment, and risk awareness and prevention first; foster a love for the vertical and alpine environment; and prepare climbers to venture out on their own in the future. Our staff is without question the most experienced climbers and guides in the Green Mountains, with your safety and education our priority. Duration Cost per person Half Day $ Person $ people Full Day $ Person $ People $ Person $ People

12 Sledding Tours & Rentals Top of the Notch Performance Sled Tour Contact the Alpine Concierge to reserve. A sledding and snowshoe adventure! Snowshoe up and slide back down! -- We will provide the snowshoes, sleds, snacks and a guide. You provide the energy and the passion for some fun and adventure. Your guide will take you to historic and scenic Smuggler's Notch to access exciting, snow-packed snowshoe trails and then back down on our sleds! Learn to ride Hammerhead sleds like a pro with instruction from our pros. Take a break and enjoy some Cold Hollow hot cider and Cabot cheese with crackers. Sled Rentals Umiak Sleds are available to rent through Umiak Outfitters. Performance sleds are available at $25.00 per person and basic sleds are available at $10.00 per person. A great local sledding hill is located just behind the Elementary school in the village of Stowe. Call (802) Tuesdays, Thursdays & Sundays 9:30am to 2pm $79 per Person *Expanded hours during holiday weeks. Dogsledding Daytime Tours in Elmore, Vermont Contact the Alpine Concierge to reserve. Day time dog sled rides are run on trails that flow over five miles of rolling terrain. Guests should allow for two hours to truly enjoy this outing. You ll have time to meet the dogs, get situated in the sleds, and enjoy a 45 minute to one hour run. Afterward we ll take time pass out treats to the dogs and enjoy a complimentary hot chocolate or tea. Days: Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sundays Times: 11:00AM and 1:00PM daily. Rate: $300 per sled Limitations: 350 pound and 3 passenger capacity per sled. Up to two sleds. Prices subject to change. Gravity Sledding with Peace Pups Tours Gravity Sled Outings in Elmore, Vermont Available on Fridays this season. These outings allow for up to 3 hours of sledding. No hiking necessary, we give you rides up the hill and gravity takes you down our custom groomed sled trails! Try out the latest in sled technology! We have sleds available from Hammerhead, Stiga and more. Per participant: $25.00 (+tax)

13 Ice Fishing Ice Fishing with The Fly Rod Shop Contact the Alpine Concierge to reserve. Try your luck with tip-ups and jigging for fish on some of Vermont s most scenic lakes with our guided instructional ice fishing tours. Throughout the winter The Fly Rod shop targets many different species of fish in many different bodies of water. These species include Northern Pike, Landlocked Salmon and Lake Trout. They will also pursue many other types of fish, including Brown and Rainbow Trout, Yellow Perch and many more. These will be targeted both by jigging and by the use of tip-ups. These trips are great for people who don t even know what ice-fishing is, or for an experienced icefisherman who is visiting and doesn t have any of their gear. 1 person 4 Hours $169 Additional people $49 per person 50% deposit required. Full day trips can be made upon request. Contact the Alpine Concierge to reserve. Private Fly Tying Classes Private classes start at $95.00 a person Group classes begin at $95.00 for the first person and $45.00 for each additional person. Prices include all material and tools Additional Information All equipment, gear and bait are provided Advance registration required. Space is limited so book early. Costs do not include gratuities or a Vermont Fishing License. (A Vermont Fishing License is available for purchase at the Fly Rod Shop or online at Transportation can be arranged however typically guests will follow guides to the lake. Horseback Riding Horseback Rides 1 Hour Tour: $50 per person Horseback Rides with LaJoie Stables Contact Alpine Concierge to reserve. Sleigh Rides Starting at $125 for 2 people. Rides last 45 minutes - 1 hour. Your trail ride will take you on a relaxing, serene tour through the hardwoods, into a grove of Blue Spruce, and then through the pristine open pastures. Views of Mount Mansfield will surround you and take your breath away. As your tour ends, you will cross into Black Creek to water your horse. As soon as you pull into the driveway, you ll experience the genuine service of this family owned and operated outfit. All levels of riding ability are welcome, from the beginner to the more experienced rider. You can request a quiet, gentle ride or a faster paced ride. Riders must be ages 5 and up. Don t forget to bring your camera!

14 Other Tours Beer Tours - Four Points VT Contact Alpine Concierge to reserve Winter Adventure Guide 2017 Vermont is Home to Some Great Microbreweries! We are very fortunate to have several all within a short drive. Four Points offers local tours with stops at some of these great locations: Rock Art Brewery Lost Nation Brewing Green Mountain Distillery Stowe Cider Idletyme Brewing Company Von Trapp Family Brewery The Alchemist Brew Tours Include: Pick Up and Drop Off at Stowe Mountain Lodge Flight of Beer samples or a beverage at each stop Local Guide Appetizers or Snacks Sit back, relax and let Four Points VT do the driving so you can sample some great beer! Anyone over the age of 21 is welcome. Rate: $99 per person Mountain View Tours Montreal Day Tour A full day of tours and fun spent in Canada. Ride into the historic Old Port dating back to Enjoy a visit through China Town, check out the excitement of Crescent Street and the Bell Center. Tours include a visit to the legendary 76 Olympic park and the Olympic pools including The BioDome. Enjoy an extraordinary lunch at the famed restaurant, Bonaparte in the Old Montréal. Time is included to shop or browse in the world s largest underground city or ride to the top of Montréal s highest peak in Mount Royal Park. Duration: Approximately 10 hours, depending on weather and traffic. Available Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. All guests must have a valid passport to participate. Advanced reservations required. Maximum Riders: Call for availability for larger groups. Includes entrance fees, taxes to The BioDome ; lunch, gratuity, and taxes at Bonaparte Restaurant. Excluding alcoholic beverages. 2 Adults $200 per person 3-5 Adults $140 per person 6-12 Adults $120 per person Children 12 and under are $90 per person. A Taste of Vermont Tour Our most requested tour! Tour world famous Ben & Jerry s Ice Cream Factory, Green Mountain Coffee, and the historic train station. Sample the World s Best Cheddar at Cabot Cheese. Try locally made apple cider at Cold Hollow Cider Mill and Lake Champlain Chocolates. Visit Danforth Pewter from colonial days. Ride through and hear the tales of historic Stowe Village and Emily s Covered Bridge (a love story). View Mount Mansfield and Smugglers Notch. Vermont wine tasting can also be included on this tour (admission extra for attractions). Advanced reservations required. Tour duration 4 hours - Advanced reservations required. 2-4 Adults $70 per person 5+ Adults $60 per person *Call for groups larger than 14 passengers. Also ask about other tours Burlington, Boats & Bears The 7 Wonders of Vermont The Other Side of the Mountain Southern Comfort Barns, Back Roads & Covered Bridges Wings Over Vermont Maples, Mountains, Marble & Montpelier