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Orsden Skiwear
Pronounced orse-den, the name comes from the French word for “snow bear,” ours de neige. The company’s mythical snow bear mascot possesses a unique combination of toughness and playfulness. It is that spirit, along with company founder Sara Segall’s own love for adventure and style, that inspires Orsden…
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Stratton Mountain School: Going for Gold
When it comes to elite athletes, Greece has Mount Olympos, Vermont has Stratton Mountain School. The ski and snowboard academy located at the base of Stratton Mountain has turned out scores of Olympic athletes during the years…
Good Works
The Power of Giving Back
Gold Medalist Ross Powers gives back to young athletes with his Level Field Fund—dedicated to helping talented but financially strapped athletes pursue excellence in their sport…
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First Tracks
From its inauspicious beginnings in Londonderry, snowboarding has become a worldwide phenomenon, and the halfpipe competition continues to be one of the biggest draws in the Winter Games. And it all started right here in Vermont thanks to a man with a single-minded vision and some fearless local athletes who dreamed of flying through the air and landing on the snow, and thus created a whole new sport…
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Stratton’s Finest
My family and I have been skiing at Stratton for 18 years. We have seen some great winters and some not-so-great winters, but the quality of snow and trail conditions are routinely pristine. Recently, I had the opportunity to sit down with VP of Mountain Operations Craig Panarisi, Snowmaking Manager Kevin Booth, and Mountain Operations Manager Paul Maitland to discuss the complex task of snowmaking here at Stratton Mountain. I wanted to learn more about how they ensure that consistent snow quality. Craig, Kevin, and Paul were kind enough to answer my questions about the process and strategies they implement, while sharing a few fun facts…
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Don’t Ski or Snowboard? No Problem!
The snowy Vermont mountains aren’t only about skiing and snowboarding. If you’re looking for a day off from the slopes or a ski-free country winter vacation, there is plenty to do at Stratton Mountain Resort and in the surrounding area. Have you ever gone dog sledding? Bring the family for an adventure! Want to escape your busy itinerary and just relax? Enjoy a day at the spa or take a dip in the heated indoor pool. Want to embrace a little small-town charm?…
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Born & Raised in Vermont: The Evolution of Snurfing
Snurfers—the boards that gave birth to snowboarding—are back, and they are just as much fun today as they were when introduced in the 1960s. On any journey, the first thing we pack is ourselves—and our ideas. Stratton Mountain has a history of helping to turn novel snow-riding ideas into globally revered inventions. This legacy began with Sherman Poppen…
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Ski Trip Check List
Winter ski trips to the mountains create memories that last for years, but one of the most daunting elements can be planning what to pack. This anxiety is sometimes amplified by the sudden fear that you’ve forgotten something once already on the road. To alleviate the stress, we’ve put together a guide to get you through your preparations.
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SnowTech
Enhance your time on the snow with some of the latest apps available in your pocket.
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Gaining an Edge at Stratton Mountain’s Women on Snow Ski Program
Whether you are a first-time skier, beginner, intermediate or expert, the Women on Snow clinic is an excellent program for all levels.
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Wild Ice
Nordic skaters wear regular cross-country ski boots with special bindings and blades designed for speed, gliding distance and stability on ungroomed natural or “wild” ice.
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Skijoring
Skijoring is, in the most basic sense, a cross-country skier harnessed to one (or several) dogs. Other animals, such as horses, can also be used.
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A Dorset Hollow Ski Area That Never Came to Be
It’s difficult to imagine Dorset Hollow as anything other than a six-mile, scenic road with beautiful mountain views, forestland, open fields, and gorgeous homes. But nearly 50 years ago, the Dorset Associates investment group planned a massive, four-season resort in Dorset Hollow …
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A Return to the Slopes of Vermont
Bromley Mountain is where I first learned to ski in the 1970s. Shortly before my fourth birthday in December 1974, I wrote a letter to Santa Claus that was published in the local newspaper. In the letter, I asked Santa for a tea set, a cuckoo clock, and a pair of skis.
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Balancing Act
Today’s skis and snowboards are better, faster and more fun than ever. But can we still be safe on the slopes?
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From Stretch Pants to Neon and Back Again
High-tech outerwear has totally changed our attitudes about what we should wear outside these days. All-weather gear is now softer, warmer and, well … amazing.
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Slopeside Elementary
The mission of JISP has not changed since its origins in 1951— to instill a love of winter sports in kids from Southern Vermont.
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A Day at the Races
Fashioning a course that works for all those differing ability levels isn’t a cut and paste sort of task. There’s the mental challenge, and then there’s just a lot of plain hard work, where if you do everything right, the mark of success is one that nobody notices.