Stowe Sketch
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The Man Behind The Maps Book
Stowe Ski Area
Stowe Resort in Stowe, Vermont
This print is of the pencil sketch from 1990 used to lay out the Stowe map before painting.
Our custom black wooden frames feature a deep, squared profile to showcase Niehues’ timeless work. Frame width ranges from ⅞ to 1 ⅝ inches, dependent upon on print size, and features a non-glare acrylic front plus foamcore backing.
Location: Mount Mansfield Lamoille County Stowe, Vermont United States
Nearest city: Burlington
Coordinates: 44°31′55″N 72°47′15″W
Vertical: 2,360 ft (719 m)
Top elevation: 3,719 ft (1,134 m)
Base elevation: 1,559 ft (475 m)
Skiable area: 485 acres (1.96 km2)
Runs: 116 total , - 2% - beginner , - 7% - intermediate , - 91% - advancer/expert
Longest run: Toll Road: 4.3 miles (7 km)
Lift system: 12 total - 2 gondolas - 4 high-speed quads - 2 triples - 2 doubles - 2 surface lifts
Lift capacity: 15,516 per hour
Terrain parks: 4
Snowfall: 314 in (800 cm)
Snowmaking: 83%
Night skiing: none
"The 'Rembrandt of snow' has published a hefty coffee table book with a collection of nearly all of his hand-painted maps."
Timeless art for your home
Hand-painted maps require the best reproduction process available. Each illustration starts with a high resolution digital scan. It is then printed on museum quality cotton paper using the latest HDR ink-jet technology.
Legendary Ski Artist James Niehues
If you are a skier or snowboarder, there is a good chance James Niehues has been your mountain guide. Throughout his 30 year career he has worked at the smallest hills and the most expansive resorts in North America. He has left his mark in South America, Australia, Asia and Europe too. And even if you have never shared a bottomless powder day with him, he has always been close by.