First Chair Last Call: Topnotch Resort Invites Visitors to Ski Like a Local this Winter
STOWE, VT. November 24, 2016 — When it comes to escaping crowds and finding the freshest powder, ski buffs heading to Stowe, VT should take a cue from the locals. Topnotch Resort, Stowe's only luxury boutique resort, makes it easy for guests to catch the first chair lift up the mountain and “après ski” all night with the new First Chair Last Call package.
“For locals, winter is all about uninterrupted time on the mountain,” said Ryan Krukar, general manager of Topnotch Resort. “Our goal at Topnotch is to fully immerse our guests in the Stowe culture. That means early runs on the slopes that leave plenty of time to discover Vermont's famed craft beer and locally sourced food scene.”
Recently ranked one of the top ten resorts in New England by the Conde Nast Traveler Reader's Choice Awards, Topnotch Resort's First Chair Last Call package includes:
· Room accommodations
· One lift ticket to Stowe Mountain Resort per person, per night
· Early morning shuttle service to and from the mountain
· $100 food and beverage credit to be used at The Roost or Flannel (one food credit per stay)
Rates start at $435 per night, based on double occupancy; two-night minimum required. Rate varies based on number of guests per room. The First Chair Last Call package valid for stays from December 11, 2016 to March 31, 2017 and is subject to availability, blackout dates may apply.
Complimentary shuttle service from Topnotch to the slopes starts as early as 6:30am to catch the first chair of the day. The lift at Stowe Mountain Resort opens at 8:00am Monday to Friday and at 7:30am on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.
Recently named the top après ski bar in the United States and Stowe, and third in North America by FREESKIER Magazine, The Roost at Topnotch Resort now features a new menu and live music series. The menu features a variety of small plates and classic dishes with a Vermont twist such as maple lychee BBQ wings and fresh halibut breaded with a Heady Topper tempura. On draft, guests and locals will find 20 local craft beers and hard ciders.
After a long day on the mountain, skiers can relax on The Roost's oversized couches, play a game of shuffle board or grab a seat and blanket at the outdoor fire pit. The First Chair Last Call Après Music Series features live musical performances on Friday and Saturday evenings from 6:00 to 9:00pm throughout the winter. For a list of artists, click here. The Roost is open seven days a week, from 12pm to 2 am. For more information, visit http://www.topnotchresort.com/explore/dining/the-roost/.
With Mount Mansfield and Spruce Peak in close proximity, Topnotch visitors at all skill levels can enjoy an array of activities including downhill and cross-country skiing, fat-tire biking, snowshoeing and more. Comprehensive ski amenities include rentals at the on-site Mountain Op's, complimentary shuttle service to Stowe Mountain and ski equipment storage. Topnotch Resort also provides guests celebrated amenities such as a world-renowned spa and a nationally ranked tennis facility.
For more information and reservations at Topnotch Resort, visit www.topnotchresort.com or call 1-800-451-8686. Topnotch Resort is located at 4000 Mountain Road, Stowe, VT.
About Topnotch Resort
Set within 120 acres of woodland at the foot of Mount Mansfield in the village of Stowe, Vermont, Topnotch Resort blends the gracious charm of a ski lodge with the luxurious amenities of world-class resort. In 2013, a $15M renovation encompassed all 68 guest rooms, 9,000 square feet of meeting space and added a new concept restaurant, The Roost, to complement the locally sourced, full-service restaurant Flannel. Additional accommodations can be found in a variety of Resort Homes. Amenities at the luxury boutique resort include the 35,000 square foot Topnotch Spa; the Tennis Center with four indoor and six outdoor courts; a state-of-the-art Fitness Center; and water features such as an indoor pool, a whirlpool/Jacuzzi, and two outdoor pools with mountain-views - one of which is heated year-round. Among the outdoor pursuits is cross-country and downhill skiing, mountain biking, hiking and horseback riding. Owned by MetWest Ventures, Topnotch Resort is a AAA Four-Diamond property.
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