Features and Stories
Exploring Manchester and the Mountains
Stratton Magazine proudly showcases the people and places of the Manchester and the Mountains area of Southern Vermont. Explore posts here featuring things to see, the lifestyle, experiences, events and that little thing we call “the X Factor” which makes this Vermont community so unique.
Good Works
The Little TV Station with Big Purpose
Whether it’s providing transparency in local government, coverage of local news and events, or training youth how to create their own television show, GNAT-TV expands the boundaries.
Summer Reading
A special preview of Bomber’s Moon by Archer Mayor
New York Times best-selling author and Vermont resident Archer Mayor provides a preview of his 30th novel.
Features and Stories
She’s Got Game
Ever since Kathrine Switzer proved women could run the Boston Marathon and Billie Jean King schooled Bobby Riggs on the tennis court, women have embraced the joy that comes from playing sports. Whether it’s tennis, golf, hiking, or any of the other activities the Stratton area is famous for, summer is the time to get out and get sweating!
Profile
Two Frasier Alums Reunite at Dorset Theatre Festival in Slow Food
Peri Gilpin and Dan Butler’s paths cross in Southern Vermont as they play a married couple in search of a meal in an upcoming comedy by Wendy MacLeod.
Features and Stories
What’s UP On the Mountain
With another $6.5 million in capital projects outlined for Stratton, guests will see enhancements in the entire mountain experience, starting with the launch of lift-served mountain biking later this summer.
Last Word
Summertime BBQ Favorites
My most memorable summer days were spent running around outside, getting grass stains on my knees, smelling subtle wafts of smoke and char as the grill heats up, and feasting on the many barbecues throughout the summer months.
Snow Sports
All Along the Clocktower
With the presence of Burton Snowboards, the U.S. Open Championships, and one of the earliest machine-built half-pipes at Stratton Mountain, the local population led the vanguard as the sport ventured from the fringe to the mainstream…
From the Publisher
If The Mountain Could Speak
If the mountain could speak, perhaps it would say… It’s winter at Stratton—my favorite time of year. Everything is so busy from morning to night, always in the best condition and ready for you to enjoy. I AM THE MOUNTAIN…
Snow Sports
After The Last Run
There’s no shortage of après ski activities to make the most of your time in the mountains. So take off those ski boots, stash your gear, and get ready to savor all that Stratton has to offer…
Snow Sports
On The Beat
The Stratton Mountain Ski Patrol is as essential to the resort as snow on the slopes, working tirelessly all season long to make the mountain safe for thousands of skiers and riders…
Snow Sports
Safety Patrol
The Stratton Mountain Safety Patrol works hand-in-hand with the ski patrol to promote safety and to enforce the code of conduct that shapes responsible skiing and riding…
Local
No One Says Shussshh
The Winhall Memorial Library building was once a little red clapboard schoolhouse, now it’s a community hub full of resources for locals and visitors alike and welcoming groups throughout the year…
Local
Through the Lens
At Stratton Mountain, if Hubert Schriebl didn’t photograph it, it probably didn’t happen. From a life in Austria and photographing snow sports around the world, to finding a home in Vermont…
Good Works
At the Base, Quality Care
It is not often easy to find top-notch medical care in rural communities, but for Stratton and the surrounding towns, Stratton Mountain Urgent Care at the Carlos Otis Clinic is a priceless resource that’s available to everyone…
Snow Sports
Gear for Going Up
You’ve plotted your route, packed your bags, and prepared yourself for the adventure ahead. Now, there’s just one thing left: gathering the gear you will need for a winter climb…
Snow Sports
Up is the New Down
Earning your runs by climbing up before speeding down is a new way to appreciate your surroundings, as well as get a super workout…
Families
Not Just 4 Kicks
Nothing puts a spring in your step like a new pair of kicks and, this winter, The Stratton Foundation is working to instill confidence and comfort in children throughout the region with their new KICKS 4 VT KIDS initiative…
Shopping
A Rare Jewel
McWayne Jewelers is a downtown Manchester institution for the past 70 years where you can find everything from a simple, handmade silver bangle to a stunning 7-carat diamond Cleopatra necklace fit for a queen…