Current Weather:
Clear
weather 36°

Base Depth:
50-70"

24hr Snowfall:
0

Surface:
Packed powder

Stratton

5 Village Lodge Road, Stratton Mountain, 05155
Phone: 802-297-4000 Snow Report: 802-297-4211 (snow report)
Stratton Website

by Jack Baribault

Stratton is one of Southern Vermont’s best ski resorts. Standing 3,875 ft. tall, it is the highest peak of “the golden triangle” – which is completed by two nearby resorts; as well as the leader in snowmaking and grooming. When conditions are icy and crusty elsewhere in mid to southern Vermont, Stratton is loaded with groomed carpet and powder stashes.

Stratton is made up of two main areas - the front side, or main area, and the Sun Bowl area, and the peak offers trails for all levels. Your best way to the top, especially on wind blown days, is the Stratton gondola. When riding the gondola be prepared to make some friends because they pack them in (for a shorter wait jump in the singles line and meet your party at the top). Once at the summit I often opt to head down Drifter for what I call a warm up run. After another gondola run back to the summit, you can set off on an adventure on several different parts of the mountain. If you need to warm your bones or grab some quick eats, you can enjoy a full service mid mountain lodge, with a bar, at the bottom of North American trail.

Once you have experienced the main mountain, make your way to the Sun Bowl. It has varied terrain where both beginners and advanced skiers and riders can get their fill. This area is served by two high-speed six-person lift chairs, and offers some excellent bump runs if you’re feeling a little adventurous. This year the Sun Bowl has a few new things to offer: two new trails, a boarder cross course, après ski activities like snowmobiling and a lift served tubing area which is great for families. The Sun Bowl will also play host to monthly full moon parties (I have yet to go but I will make sure and fill you in when I finally check them out).

Also of note, Stratton hosts the longest running snowboard event, The US Open. Every year on the 3rd weekend of March you can experience this outrageous snowboard event at the Sun Bowl in the ½ pipe/superpipe and slopestyle course.

Speaking of parties, if you leave the Sun Bowl in search of fun and food look no further than the main base lodge area. Besides an assorted selection of shops, you will find many après options like Grizzly’s with its open area deck right by the gondola, and Mulligan’s with its many rooms for food and drink (including a local secret spot called The Green Door Pub which is located underneath). Continue walking through the surrounding rustic village, and you will come across Mulberry Street Restaurant where you not only get great martinis and calzones, but you can find a family friendly atmosphere.

Whether you’re staying a night or a week at Stratton, you’ll have plenty of options to choose from for lodging. The Long Train House and Rising Bear both have large condos, an outdoor heated pool, and hot tubs. If you are on a budget, The Inn at Stratton is a recommended choice. If you are interested in slope-side, there are plenty of rentals available.

Stratton has taken a beating for its high priced lift tickets, but if you plan a stay mid-week you can get some excellent deals if you combine lodging with your lift tickets. Otherwise, their snow quality, town life, high-speed lifts and terrain options are worth it.

WEATHER CONDITIONS

Current Weather:
Clear
weather 36°

Forecast:
Partly Sunny
weather °

SKI CONDITIONS

Latest Report: 20100310T05:56:00
24hr Snowfall:
0		 Last Snowfall:
Feb 27 - 6"		 Surface:
Packed powder
Base Depth:
50-70"		 Trails Open:
91		 Total Trails:
92
Percent Trails Open:
99%		 Lifts Open:
icon 8		 Total Lifts:
icon 16
Terrain Type:
Beginner:
N/A		 Intermediate:
N/A		 Advanced:
N/A		 Expert:
N/A
Elevation:
weather Peak Elevation:
3875 ft 1181 m Vertical:
2003 ft 611 m Base Elevation:
1872 ft 570 m		 Total Acres:
600 Total Miles:
39
Longest Run:
Upper Kidderbrook
7200 feet		 Easiest Run:
Village Walk		 Steepest Run:
Upper Downeaster
Best Bumps:
World Cup		 Best Trail Name:
Sunriser Supertrail		  
 

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Driving Directions

From NY, NJ & Philadelphia:

  1. Take I-87 NORTH to Albany, to Exit 23 for I-787
  2. Follow I-787 to Route 7 EAST
  3. Follow NY Route 7 to Route 279 at Vermont border.
  4. Take 279 to VT Route 7 In Bennington, take the exit for Route 7 North, Manchester
  5. In Manchester Center, get off Route 7 at Exit 4
  6. Turn RIGHT onto Route 11 / Route 30
  7. Continue about 7 miles until Route 30 splits to the RIGHT
  8. Turn RIGHT onto Route 30 SOUTH
  9. Continue about 7 miles into Bondville
  10. Directly after the 7-Eleven, Turn RIGHT onto Stratton Mountain Road.
  11. Stratton Resort is 4 miles up.
  12. When arriving in Bondville from Rt. 30, Stratton Mountain access road is the next street south of the local 7-Eleven

From the Southeast & Boston:

  1. Take Route 2 West to I-91.
  2. Go north to Exit 2 and follow signs to Route 30 north, then drive 38 miles north to Bondville, VT.
  3. When arriving in Bondville from Rt. 30, Stratton Mountain access road is the next street south of the local 7-Eleven

From Connecticut & NYC (alternate):

  1. Take I-95 north to I-91 in New Haven, CT
  2. proceed on I-91 north to Brattleboro, VT (Exit 2)
  3. Follow signs to Route 30 north, drive 38 miles to Bondville, VT.
  4. When arriving in Bondville from Rt. 30, Stratton Mountain access road is the next street south of the local 7-Eleven

From the West & New York State:

  1. Take I-90 to Albany to I-787 north to Route 7 exit.
  2. Follow NY Route 7 to Route 279 at Vermont border.
  3. Take 279 to VT Route 7 north to Manchester, VT (Exit 4)
    • At the blinking light, turn RIGHT onto Route 11 / Route 30.
    • Follow Route 30 and turn RIGHT when it splits with Route 11.
  4. In Bondville, turn RIGHT onto Stratton Mountain Road (right next to the 7-Eleven).

From the Northwest (Ontario & Northern NY State):

  1. Take I-87 South to Exit 20, Glens Falls (Route 149).
  2. Route 149 East to Route 30 South in Vermont.
  3. In Manchester, turn RIGHT onto 30/7A South for 100 yards
  4. At the blinking light, turn LEFT onto Route 11 / Route 30.
  5. Follow Route 30 and turn RIGHT when it splits with Route 11.
  6. In Bondville, turn RIGHT onto Stratton Mountain Road (right next to the 7-Eleven).

From Saratoga Springs, NY:

  1. Take 29E to Greenwich, NY.
  2. In Greenwich pick up Route 372 to Cambridge.
  3. Pick up 313 to Arlington, VT then take Route 7A North (LEFT) into Manchester.
  4. Make a RIGHT onto Route 11 / Route 30 in Manchester. (At the junction in the middle of town).
  5. Travel about 7 miles and turn RIGHT on Route 30 south to Bondville, VT.
  6. In Bondville, turn RIGHT onto Stratton Mountain Road (just before the 7-Eleven).

From Taconic Parkway:

  1. Take Taconic Parkway to end.
  2. Take 295 East to NY 22.
  3. Go North on 22 to NY 7.
  4. Go East on NY Route 7 to Route 279 (Bennington Bypass).
  5. Take 279 to VT Route 7 north to Manchester, VT (Exit 4) .
  6. At the blinking light, turn RIGHT onto Route 11 / Route 30.
  7. Follow Route 30 and turn RIGHT when it splits with Route 11.
  8. In Bondville, turn RIGHT onto Stratton Mountain Road (right next to the 7-Eleven).

From the Albany International Airport:

  1. Head northwest on Airport Access Rd/Albany Int'l Airport toward Hockey Ln.
  2. Turn left at Albany Shaker Rd/County Rte-151.
  3. Turn left to merge onto I-87 N.
  4. Take exit 7 to merge onto NY-7 E toward Cohoes/Troy.
  5. Continue on I-787 E.
  6. Slight right at Hoosick St/NY-7 Continue to follow NY-7.
  7. Go East on NY Route 7 to Route 279 (Bennington Bypass).
  8. Take 279 to VT Route 7 north to Manchester, VT (Exit 4) .
  9. At the blinking light, turn RIGHT onto Route 11 / Route 30.
  10. Follow Route 30 and turn RIGHT when it splits with Route 11.
  11. In Bondville, turn RIGHT onto Stratton Mountain Road (right next to the 7-Eleven).

From the North (Burlington & Quebec):

  1. Take Route 7 South to Manchester, VT
  2. In Manchester take Exit 4.
  3. Turn Left off the Exit ramp onto Route 11 / Route 30.
  4. Follow Route 30 and turn RIGHT when it splits with Route 11.
  5. In Bondville, turn RIGHT onto Stratton Mountain Road (right next to the 7-Eleven).

From Lebanon, NH, White River Junction, VT & Windsor, Quebec:

  1. Take I-91 South to Exit 7 (Springfield, VT) to Route 11 West.
  2. In Londonderry, turn LEFT onto Route 100 South.
  3. In Rawsonville, turn RIGHT onto Route 30 North.
  4. In Bondville, turn LEFT onto Stratton Mountain Road (right next to the 7-Eleven).

From Montpelier, VT & points on or near I-89:

  1. Take I-89 South to I-91.
  2. Take I-91 South to Exit 7 (Springfield, VT)
  3. Get on Route 11 West
  4. In Londonderry, turn LEFT onto Route 100 South.
  5. In Rawsonville, turn RIGHT onto Route 30 North.
  6. In Bondville, turn LEFT onto Stratton Mountain Road (right next to the 7-Eleven).

From the East (Nashau, NH & Manchester, NH):

  1. Take 101 West to Keene, NH.
  2. In Keene, 101 becomes 9 West.
  3. Take 9 West to the rotary in Brattleboro, VT.
  4. Follow the rotary around to what is effectively a LEFT turn toward downtown Brattleboro (past the Wendy's on the your LEFT)
  5. Follow the road as it curves around a park in downtown Brattleboro, and further around to the RIGHT, onto Route 30 North.
  6. Drive approximately 38 miles north to Bondville, VT.
  7. In Bondville, turn LEFT onto Stratton Mountain Road (just before the 7-Eleven).

From the Northeast (Concord, NH):

  1. Take 202 West to 9 West.
  2. Take 9 West to the rotary in Brattleboro, VT.
  3. Follow the rotary around to what is effectively a LEFT turn toward downtown Brattleboro (past the Wendy's on the your LEFT)
  4. Follow the road as it curves around a park in downtown Brattleboro, and further around to the RIGHT, onto Route 30 North.
  5. Drive approximately 38 miles north to Bondville, VT.
  6. In Bondville, turn LEFT onto Stratton Mountain Road (just before the 7-Eleven).

From the White Mountain National Forest (in NH):

  1. Take I-93 South to Exit 23, Route 104.
  2. Take Route 104 West to Route 4 South
  3. Take Route 4 East to Route 11 West
  4. Route 11 merges with I-89 North for one exit. Stay on Route 11 West to Claremont, NH.
  5. Follow 11 West OR take I-91 South to Exit 7 (Route 11 West).
  6. In Londonderry, turn LEFT onto Route 100 South.
  7. In Rawsonville, turn RIGHT onto Route 30 North.
  8. In Bondville, turn LEFT onto Stratton Mountain Road (just before the 7-Eleven).