"While the western United States waits for winter to arrive, Vermont is stealing the spotlight. Stowe Mountain Resort announced it will open for the 2025-26 season on Friday, November 21, backed by what the resort is calling a record deep snowpack for this time of year-a rarity in November and a stark contrast to the lean early-season conditions out West."
"On Mount Mansfield, guests can expect groomed snowmaking classics like Lord, North Slope, Sunrise, and Standard, alongside natural-snow lines such as Nosedive, Hayride, and even portions of the Front Four-an exceptional early-season feat. At Spruce Peak, beginners will find smooth groomers on Inspiration and the Carpet Learning Area, giving the resort one of the most well-rounded opening day lineups in the East."
"The East Coast, especially northern Vermont, has seen repeated storms, sustained cold, and impressive natural snowfall totals. Much of the western U.S. has been relatively dry, with ski areas from Tahoe to Utah and Colorado leaning heavily on snowmaking and delayed terrain expansions. Stowe's November base depth is now one of the deepest in North America, a distinction usually held by western resorts."
Stowe Mountain Resort will open for the 2025-26 season on Friday, November 21, supported by an unusually deep November snowpack. Sustained cold, repeated natural snow cycles, and aggressive around-the-clock snowmaking allowed Stowe to plan more than 50 trails, covering over 20 miles and 225 acres on day one. Mount Mansfield will feature groomed snowmaking runs and natural-snow lines, while Spruce Peak offers beginner-friendly groomers and a Carpet Learning Area. Northern Vermont has benefited from repeated storms and strong natural snowfall, contrasting with a relatively dry western U.S. where resorts rely more on snowmaking. Okemo will open Saturday, November 22, marking its 70th anniversary with full top-to-bottom service.
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