5 days to the "StoweCHI Derby"

Perfect conditions at the 69th Derby!

February 18, 2014

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Dear Friends of the Stowe Derby,

Ski history in the making!

We hope that you are feeling inspired by the Sochi Olympics as much as we are!

The Stowe Derby is 5 days away - and TODAY is your last chance to get seeded. Act now and sign up!

Cross country skiing in Stowe has been incredible, and we are now told that a bonus round of snow is expected this week. All ski trails, along with the Rec path are in great shape for the race and being buffed out to perfection for the big day.

We hope that you plan to ski in the Stowe Derby on

Sunday, February 23

Not signed up yet??? Online registration is fast and easy.

Choose between the 20km long course skate or classic, or the short 6km course. The Derby Meister is for EXPERTS only.

Rally up some friends and join us for the challenge, bragging rights, the competition, or simply for a fun day skiing in Stowe!

Sign up TODAY, Feb 18th to get seeded

Are you one of the many who like to wait until the very end to sign up?

Keep in mind that to get seeded according to past results, your entry must be in no later than TODAY, February 18th.

After that time, you will ski at the back of the pack. So... no whining if you get bib #879!

Teams Teams Teams!

Got your team of four lined up yet?

Time to rally up the family, friends and co-workers to race in the Skirack Team Challenge.

This is a great way to introduce friends to the race, and spend a most memorable day together.

All team members need to ski in the same race (skate OR classic) and each team must include at least one woman.

Want to start together? Let us know!

The entry form and rules are on the website.

Wear your team colors!

Tons of prizes generously donated by our many sponsors.

Special OFFER from Skirack for all Derby Skiers

Visit Skirack, 85 Main Street in Burlington, Vt., and take advantage of their special offer:

HALF PRICE ON ANY WAX SERVICE

including hotbox and infrared waxing.

Valid for any Derby participant.

IMPORTANT REGISTRATION NEWS & DEADLINES

We're coming down the home stretch!

You have 5 days left to register.

Online registration closes on

Friday, February 21st at NOON.

To get seeded, all entries need to be in TODAY, February 18th.

AGAIN IN 2014

We will accept late registrations at early bib pick up

Saturday, February 22nd, 3-5pm

at the Stowe High School ONLY

CASH or checks ONLY - Price increase for this option

NO Derby Meister sign ups

NO registration on Derby Day

Simplify your life and save money,

Derby Trail is being BUFFED out for StoweCHI Derby!

Mike from Trapp Family Lodge just shared this photo taken from the piston bully he is driving down the Derby Trail this morning. It will be sweet, get those skis waxed and ready for the big adventure!

2014 Souvenir T-shirt - FREE with your Race Entry

How many years of Stowe Derby t-shirts do you own?

Back by popular demand (sorry to all cotton t-shirt lovers) is the TECH T-shirt.

Great for the gym, running, hiking, and just about everything else.

Discounted Room Rates offered for Derby Racers

If you are interested in spending an extra day or night in Stowe, make sure to check out the great deals offered by local hotels.

The Commodores Inn offers a $102 room with breakfast for 2 for Derby racers. The Sun and Ski Inn offers a 15% discount on rooms for Saturday, Feb 22.

Both need to be contacted directly. Click here for more complete information!

An EPIC Descent at the Derby Recon!

Great time skiing on the Toll Road!

The Recon was a great hit again this year! Despite a huge snowstorm that brought Vermont to a halt last Friday, some 30 skiers braved the conditions and skied in yet another memorable Recon!

Most managed a fairly successful run down a very snowy Toll Road but 14 inches of ungroomed powder down the Powerline claimed even the most seasoned skiers!

So much fun, everyone hurried up to sign up for the real thing!

Thanks to Dave and Trina Hosmer for leading the groups through this memorable adventure and sincere thanks to

Stowe Mountain Resort

for the generous donation of lift tickets for the event.

The Junior National Cross Country Ski Championships

was the recipient of all other donations this year.

Big, BIGger, BIGGEST Awards Party EVER!

Sushi Yoshi is the host of this year's post-race party and will not let anyone leave town without a GREAT BIG BANG!

Located at 1128, Mountain Rd in Stowe, the new restaurant will serve a generous buffet around 3:30pm, have a video of the race while a DJ will spin some music.

Bring an extra set of warm outdoor clothes and DEMO some FAT BIKES from Iride, grill S'Mores with the kids on the fire pits, and visit the Long Trail beer tents to sample some great new beers straight from the tap.

Tons of fun prizes and swag, and a SOUVENIR COLLECTOR MUG for all beer purchase - NEW THIS YEAR!

Short course participants are welcome to the party although their awards will be handed out at 10:30am at the Stowe High School as always.

The restaurant opens at 12noon, and everyone is welcome. Order from the regular menu, relax at the bar, enjoy this great new place! Outdoor activities begin around 2pm, buffet at 3:30pm.

Win a pair of WOODSKI at the party!

Woodski Inc., Peter Breu, is generously donating

a pair wood skate skis valued at $239.

Win them in the raffle at the awards party at Sushi Yoshi,

you need to be present to win.

Cochran's Nordic Cross is March 9th

Don't miss out on this great event for all ages! A fun, festive Nordic Cross race, and of course pancake feast with Slopestyle Syrup!

Contact Laura Farrell for more information, at laura@cochranskiarea.com

or visit the webpage cochranskiarea.com

Stowe Mountain Film Festival is February 17-21

Come be part of the 11th Annual Stowe Mountain Film Festival, February 17-21st.

This year's film festival will feature five nights of movies, each with a longer, feature-length outdoor films. This year, we're pleased to announce our partnership with Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center (SPPAC)! This represents a newly formed link between two non-profit organizations in Stowe, sharing the Vermont Ski and Snowboard Museum's annual Stowe Mountain Film Fest you know and love with the cinema that SPPAC has to offer. Proceeds benefit the Vermont Ski and Snowboard Museum, whose mission is to collect, preserve, and celebrate Vermont's skiing and snowboarding history.

Click here for a complete film schedule.

Bolton to Trapp Backcountry Challenge is March 9th

Come explore one of the most challenging and beautiful backcountry ski trails in North America and help support the Catamount Trail Association's SkiCubs Youth Ski Program. The Catamount Trail Classic is designed for experienced skiers who have a true sense of adventure and are prepared for the unexpected. Each individual is required to bring a small backpack with food, water, and extra clothes since there will be no official aid stations on the course. Climbing skins are allowed and encouraged as you will be challenged by the terrain and rewarded with great descents and spectacular views. All information and registration link here.

Volunteers Welcome

Can't race but want to be involved with this great event?
Contact us and we will find you a job!

All volunteers receive a free event t-shirt.

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Looking forward to seeing you on February 23rd!
Ski Fast! Have Fun! Email us with questions...

Pascale Savard
Stowe Derby "Girl"