Vail Appoints Shannon Buhler as VP & GM Of Stowe Mountain Resort

Vail Resorts has named Shannon Buhler as the new vice president and general manager of Stowe Mountain Resort. Most recently, Buhler led mountain operations as Senior Director of Mountain Operations at Northstar California in the Lake Tahoe region.  

“Having the ability to access a deep pool of talent within the Vail Resorts network has been invaluable in our search for the right leadership for Stowe Mountain Resort, and Shannon is truly an example of this philosophy at its best,” said Tim Baker, Senior Vice President and COO of Eastern Region Mountain Division. “We look forward to the impact she will undoubtedly make on our teams, our guests and the community,” said Baker.  

“Stowe Mountain Resort has such a strong and passionate team, and an equally vibrant and passionate community, both of which are really exciting to me as I take on this incredible opportunity,” said Buhler. “I am eager to spend my first few months really listening and learning as we continue to drive Stowe as the premier Northeast destination while being thoughtful community partners and honoring the history of Mount Mansfield.”  

Buhler began her career with Vail Resorts nearly 20 years ago in Product Sales and Services at Breckenridge Mountain. Since then, she’s led various departments at additional mountains within the Vail Resorts network, including Vail Mountain and Keystone Resort, before being appointed General Manager at Snow Creek in Missouri. 

In her most recent role as Sr. Director of Mountain Operations at Northstar, Buhler led a team to oversee all aspects of mountain operations for the resort’s 3,170 skiable acres and 100 trails in the winter and robust operational offerings in the summer, including the world-class Northstar Bike Park.  

In addition to her work within operations, Buhler is the Co-Lead of Vail Resorts’ Women & Allies Employee Resource Group (ERG) and is a champion and advocate for diversity within the company and the industry overall.  

In her spare time, Buhler enjoys spending time outdoors - hiking, swimming, golfing and skiing - with her wife and two young daughters.