Stratton Mountain Resort in Vermont & Escape2ski provides info on; vertical drop 2003ft/611m, total trails 99, closest airport 76mi/122km, lifts 11, & more.

The resort is located in Windham County, Vermont and has grown considerably from its humble beginnings in December 1961 when it opened with three double chairlifts, a three-story day lodge at the base and dirt access road. Major expansion to the resort began for the 1964-1965 season with the opening of the Sun Bowl, the addition of a double chairlift and over 30 acres of terrain.

The ski resort has evolved into a four-season resort complete with a pedestrian village, lodging, dining and shopping and is one of Vermont’s largest ski areas. A well-known fact or perhaps a forgotten place in history is that Stratton Mountain Resort was the first major ski resort to open its slopes to snowboarding.

Although, the closest airport is located in the neighbouring state of New York in the city of Albany, if you prefer not to travel between states, the Burlington International Airport is located 113mi/182km north of Stratton Mountain Resort and is serviced by the major air carriers.

On the Slopes

• Stratton Mountain Resort is serviced by a modern and well-positioned lift system that has an incredible uphill capacity of over 33,000 people per hour. With over 97 runs, all areas of the mountain from the Lower and Upper Mountain to the Sun Bowl area, offer a nice mix of beginner, intermediate and advanced terrain. This allows all ability levels of skiers and snowboarders the opportunity to explore the entire mountain.
• Stratton Mountain Resort wants to provide their visitors with the best possible conditions, even when Mother Nature is not so accommodating. The resort has an arsenal of equipment involved in protecting or providing consistent conditions. This includes more than 1100 snowguns which cover an outstanding 95% of the terrain. It is safe to say, they have it covered.
• Clear days on the slopes of Stratton offer magnificent views of the surrounding Green Mountains. Remember your camera, as you don’t want to let this opportunity to capture amazing photos of your vacation or day on slopes slip away.
• Stratton Mountain Resorts has an awesome terrain park culture designed to welcome every level of terrain park enthusiast. The Burton Parkway is the perfect place to learn to freestyle and as you gain more confidence you can challenge yourself on the halfpipe or the Big Ben Progression Park. Note: safety is extremely important at Stratton so everyone is required to complete the park course online and once complete you will receive the SES Pass for entry.
• Stratton Mountain Resort provides a family friendly environment for all to enjoy whether on or off the slopes. The Mountain Sports School offers several programs and lessons for children, as well as, programs for adults and specialty lessons for women.

Off the Slopes

• After a day on the slopes, Stratton Mountain Village is a great place to stroll around with a hot chocolate and relax. Make sure to check out the many shops, Stratton Village Spa and the many restaurants that range from casual fare to more formal dining. There is also the convenience of a good selection of mountainside lodging to complete your village experience.
• The Stratton Activity Hub located in Stratton Village 2D is the best source for off-slope activities for Stratton Mountain Resort and the nearby community. Activities include dog sledding, ice skating in the village commons, guided snowshoe tours and full moon snowshoe hikes. Don’t forget about the Nordic Center and its 20km/12mi trail system located at the Sun Bowl.
• The Coca Cola Tube Park located at the Sun Bowl will provide you with a memorable experience away from the slopes. The Tube Park has 4 tube lanes, refreshments, fire pit, warming hut and lift service. Night tubing is also available. Note: tickets are sold in one-hour allotments and riders must be 5 years old and 42in/107cm in height.