When Nathaniel Goodrich hiked and skied the toll road in February of 1914, he lit a fire in the hearts and minds of Stowe that would burn for the next hundred years. In fact, the history of this iconic place reads like one long list of ski-industry and mountaineering firsts. Be assured, this is no ordinary ski area by the side of some highway. This is a place where trails become icons. Where the 10th Mountain Division was born. Where the modern ski patrol came to be. And it’s all a result of the bold actions and strong beliefs that transformed Stowe from an old lumber camp to the world-class ski resort and luxury, four-season destination it is today.

Close your eyes and imagine the quintessential Vermont ski town—a place you’d love to find yourself snowed in some winter weekend. Chances are, the place you’re picturing is Stowe. Without a doubt, Vermont’s most pristine ski town. A postcard-perfect place that’s home to a community of full-time, part-time and first-time enthusiasts enjoying the very best of Vermont—from sunsets on the mountain to farm-fresh culinary delights and world-famous craft beers. Some call this little town nestled at the foot of Mount Mansfield, “Vermont in its purest form.” And they’re right. It’s a place of wonder and discovery. A place that connects us to our bodies, to nature and to a vibrant community in ways that are simple and profound.