Stowe Derby is Almost Here!

The oldest downhill cross-country race of its kind is back for a 65th year! The historical fun race starts at the top of Mt. Mansfield and winds its way some 16km further down, to the picturesque village of Stowe.

The course follows the Auto Toll Road for the first 6km before briefly hooking up with existing cross country trails. The last 6km of the course are flat and follow the Stowe Recreation Path.

Choose between the freestyle or the classic race, or do both in the Derby Meister (for experts only)!!! A family friendly race is also available, the Short course. 6km of flat terrain for kids and their families and those who would rather avoid the descent...

Create a team of four and race for bragging rights! Team results based on combined time of four finishers:

  • $25 Short Course
  • $45 Long Course
  • $75 Derby Meister

The most fun of the year, don't miss it!

Join us for the Stowe Derby Recon - Friday February 12th
PostedThursday, February 04, 2010

WHEN: Friday, February 12th, 2:30 pm sharp

WHERE: Look Out Chairlift, Stowe Mountain Resort

Stowe, Vermont

 

Stowe VT - Pre-ski, practice, observe and record the Stowe Derby descent.  Come and feel what it is like to tackle those turns on skinny skis, and hopefully figure out that it is not so bad, AND the most fun you'll ever have on skis!

Ski alone or with the group.  Get the inside scoop on how to get an edge over the other racers, and locate and ascertain strategic feautures to dominate the thrilling portion of this amazing ski race!

Available to coach and offer tips will be Trina Hosmer, a member of the first U.S Women's Cross-Country Ski Team who trains, races and wins several gold medals in her age group in World's Masters XC Championships. Trina also co-chairs the New England Women's XC Ski Day and runs a weekly training program in Stowe for women teaching them how to ski more efficiently.

All participants please meet at the base of the Look Out Chairlift at Stowe Mountain Resort (top of the stairs above the Mansfield Base Lodge) at 2:30pm sharp.  Your free one-run ticket will be available at that point only.  Cross-Country skis are welcome but participants are asked to stay on the Auto Toll Road.  One run per participant.  Plan your own transportation back to your car if you wish to ski past the parking lot.  The Mountain Road Shuttle is free and runs on a schedule.

This event is possible because of the generosity of Stowe Mountain Resort.

A $5 donation to benefit the Vermont Ski Museum is suggested.
 
New Web Site
PostedMonday, January 18, 2010

Welcome to the new and improved Stowe Derby website!

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