The Stowe Derby - The Oldest Downhill/Cross Country Ski Race in North America - 02/16/12 06:06 PM

Stowe, Vermont is home of The Stowe Derby, the oldest combined downhill/cross-country ski race in North America.  Mark your calendar for this 67th annual race on Sunday, January 26th, 2012.
The Derby - What's this all about?   
"The Derby", as locals call it, is a skiing race that starts at the top of Vermont's highest peak, Mt. Mansfield, and ends 20km (12.4 miles) and 2,600 vertical feet later in Stowe Village.  The race combines down-hill skiing with cross-country skiing...all in one race, all on just one set of skis!
This whole concept started back in 1945 when Austrian Sepp … (1 comments)

Home Buying Mistakes: Look Out For "Bumps Ahead" After the Purchase and Sale Agreement - 02/16/12 01:06 PM
On the road to a countersigned Purchase and Sale agreement and Closing, there could be a few bumps...even when you have a verbal agreement to all terms.   
You've done your home-buying homework; you're offer was within your budget, you even saved for your closing costs.  You love the new neighborhood and your love your Realtor!  
Your Purchase and Sale contract has been verbally accepted including all terms, pricing, inspections, and addendums.  Should you expect smooth sailing ahead?  Anything is possible, but there may be a few bumps along the way.  With the help of your Realtor, you can successfully … (3 comments)

Enhanced 911 - Your House Number May Save Your Life - 02/09/12 10:37 PM
Enhanced 911 – Your House Number May Save Your Life!
How many of us have an E911 (Enhanced 9-1-1) house number, and we don’t even know it? 
Well, I stand guilty.   My house number 3233 actually means that I am 3.233 miles from the nearest major access road to my house.   Hum, I’ve lived on this road for 10 years and I really hadn’t stopped to think about what those house numbers really mean.  My house number is actually critical to emergency response teams getting to my location as quickly as possible.
The background:  I was out for a jog one … (8 comments)

Stowe, VT Winter Green Mountain Activities Worth Checking Out - 02/01/12 03:17 PM
The snow is falling in Stowe, Vermont and the skiing and snow boarding conditions are fantastic!  We can see the groomers out on Mt. Mansfield in the dark morning hours readying the slopes for first tracks.   Not into downhill skiing? No problem.   Check out these Top Winter Activities that have the highest recommendations from our staff and our Stowe Meadows Lodge guests.    This is our list of favorites and we continually add new adventures.  From power skiing to power shopping, you'll find something on our list that intrigues you.   Top Stowe Vermont Winter Activities   Dog Sledding:  What's … (1 comments)

 
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Stowe Meadows Lodge is a four-season couples resort in Stowe, Vermont offering a variety of luxury lodging accommodations including guest rooms with mountain views, romantic fireplace suites and a private vacation home rental. This New England luxury resort features award-winning gluten-free dining, mountain views from every guest suite, skiing, snowboarding, golf, meeting and wedding facilities all steps from the Catamount Trail.


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