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.
Last Word
Congratulations, Hadestown!
At the TONY® Awards on June 9th this year, Hadestown claimed the prize in 8 categories out of its 14 nominations—the most of any show this season. Nearly every winner thanked VERMONT!
Outdoors
All Geared Up
Phase 1 of the mountain biking park opens at Stratton Resort, adding to family fun for all levels of mountain biking enthusiasts in Manchester and the Mountains.
BY ANDREW MCKEEVER
Profile
Blown Away
Incredibly, the fellow everyone knows as a farmer in Townshend, Vermont and the fellow who is the internationally acclaimed designer and glass artist are one and the same—Robert DuGrenier.
BY ANITA RAFAEL
Local
An Enchanted Forest
You’ll fall in love with everything that goes on at Merck Forest & Farmland Center.
BY ANITA RAFAEL
Good Works
Our State Orchestra
A chat with Executive Director Ben Cadwallader on the history and future of the Vermont Symphony Orchestra.
INTERVIEW BY JOSHUA SHERMAN, MD
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…