Snow Sports

all along the clocktower
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…

Good Works

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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
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

hiking snowboarder
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…

Snow Sports

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Instruction Introductions

Meet Martha Dale, Toure Christie, and Sarah Knelp, three of the many instructors at Stratton Mountain Sports School who share a passion to teach children and adults how to embrace, enjoy, and excel on the mountain…

Snow Sports

bill nupp
Stratton Gets a Lift

Stratton is poised for growth in the year ahead, with a new owner in Alterra Mountain Company, new resorts in the family including Mammoth and Deer Valley, and the new Ikon Pass that will make resorts across North America more accessible to Stratton skiers and snowboarders while simultaneously introducing new visitors to the stunning Stratton landscape. We spoke about it with Stratton President Bill Nupp…

Snow Sports

snurfer race
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…

Families

Back to Ski School

Interested in getting your preschooler out on the mountain to learn how to snowboard or ski? Congratulations! Getting kids on the slopes at an early age is the perfect way to instill a lifelong love for winter and the outdoors. But there can also be a flurry of frustrations along the way…