Like a Snow Globe: Winter in Stowe, Vermont

Deep in the woods without another soul in sight.

I returned from Hawaii to find my little town of Stowe, Vermont, deep in a powdery blanket of snow. It was a 100 degree shift, which was tough, but the snowboarding potential kept my attitude positive. After a couple of bluebird sunny days, a thick new blanket of snow covered the town. I had to do a walk about to snag some photos and try to capture the feel of being in this quaint New England town in the middle of winter.

I also took my camera with me up to the top of Stowe, where a ski mountain resort provides access to hundreds of acres of pristine snowy wilderness. The record amount of snow that has fallen already this winter means that I can do some real exploring off piste. The glades, which is what we call the areas where we can ski through trees, are all open and amazing at the moment. Let the search for powder commence!

The iconic red gondola heads over a wintry scene high atop Mount Mansfield at the Stowe Mountain Resort.

Nothing like strolling through quaint little Vermont towns after some fresh snow.

It doesn't look like I'll be having an outside beer at the Stowe Public House tonight.

The temperature might be negative here, but the outlook is positive.

Downtown Main Street, all decorated for the holidays.

Another view of Main Street, Stowe, Vermont.

The famous Stowe Community Church can be seen from miles away.

This might look like a hiking trail, but I snowboarded through this forest. Looks like I am one of the only ones to find this spot since the fresh powder fall.