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Stratton Mountain Ski Holidays

At a glance

  • Birthplace of snowboarding
  • Near New York

Great for

  • Snowboarding
  • Families

Ski Holidays in Stratton Mountain

They call Stratton a schizophrenic ski resort. Catering to a New York clientele, it’s high-class on the mountain and off. But it also happens to be the birthplace of boarding. Bogner big shots share gondolas with Jager bomb boarders – they chat about their shared love of Stratton’s fast lifts, lively Village and great snow guarantee. It’s an odd coupling, but it works.

  • Flight Time
  • 9 hours
  • From London
  • Nearest Airports
  • Denver, Jackson Hole etc.
  • Time zone
  • GMT -5 to -8 hours
  • Language
  • English
  • Currency
  • US Dollar
  • Ski Season
  • Dec - April

Stratton Mountain Stats

Top Altitude
1181m / 3875ft
Bottom Altitude
1872ft / 571m
Resort Altitude
1872ft / 571m
Total Piste
670 acres / 97 runs
Longest Run
3 miles
Slope Orientation
N E
Vertical Drop
611m / 2003ft
Skiable Vertical
Night Skiing
No
Glacier Skiing
No

Owned by Intrawest, the team behind Whistler and Mont Tremblant, Stratton brings big league skiing to a little spot in Vermont’s rolling Green Mountains. Climb the old fire tower at the summit to peek above the pines for a 360° view of 4 different states. Looking west you’ll spot the mountains near New York, a city with a big influence on Stratton which is called home by much of its clientele.

The New York state of mind has done a great deal for the resort and cobbled village that is its base – consistently in the top 10 for grooming, lifts, parks, food and chic boutiques. Organic meats and pre-prepped gourmet dishes are staples at the store, New York newspapers provide breakfast reads and nearby Manchester has enough discounted designer wear to send shopaholics into overdrive. Proximity to New York is also great for those wanting to combine a city break with a snow holiday and get the most mileage out of the Transatlantic flight.

If you’re not here for fine dining, luxury accommodation or the exclusive Stratton Mountain Club, chances are you’re a snowboarder. Slightly at odds with its shiny exterior, Stratton is the first stop on any one-plank pilgrimage, as this was first resort to allow boarders on its slopes (in 1983). Jake Burton started his iconic brand building prototypes in a local garage, which he would test out on Suntanner under cover of darkness. The pivotal moment came in 1985 when they started holding the US Open Snowboarding Championships here, now one of the biggest events on any respectable rider’s schedule.

Winter Sports Ratings

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Stratton Mountain Transfer Times

Albany International Airport 77 miles, 1h40
Boston Logan International Airport 150 miles, 3 hours

The nearest airport to Stratton Mountain is Albany (New York State) at 135 km or about ? by car

What's the ski area like in Stratton Mountain?

Home to the tallest peak in southern Vermont, Stratton has 97 trails over 670 acres - 160 of which are glorious glades. We could happily ride the immaculately groomed runs all week - on some of the fastest lifts for miles - but Stratton’s famous freestyle demands attention. The cradle of boarding as we know it today has a socking great SIX terrain parks.

Between the Base village and Sunbowl Lodge area, there’s a huge network of trails for a beginner - usually quiet enough to get lots of mileage (with the help of those speedy lifts). A 580-foot covered magic carpet and the Villager chairlift are the places to start, before progressing to the tree-lined runs around the Tamarack Lift. Once the knees are steeled, top to bottom beginner trail Mike's Way to Meadows to Wanderer is a thrilling 3-mile trip from the top of the mountain to the village.

The Ski School here has graduated a total of 42 Olympians and more than 100 national team members on last count, and instructors know how to help you master the basics. Check out if they still offer the Learn-to-Ski and Learn-to-Ride packages for a good way to save.

Getting into intermediate terrain, this place really pulls it out of the bag. Even double black diamond tree-skiing like Moonglade is relatively forgiving, so upper intermediates pretty much have the run of the mountain. The American Express lift services nothing but intermediate terrain, good for laps. See how much of a challenge the steep blue Sunriser Supertrail poses before moving up to placid black trails North American (wide and straight) or Polar Bear (immaculately groomed with a fun winding finish). You can also test a bump run on White Birch or Lower Spruce.

Despite being one of Vermont’s tallest mountains, Stratton isn’t the steepest, and experts will need to look further afield for death-defying descents. The steepest runs, like World Cup, are still bumpy and exhilarating, while lots of super long lanes like Kidderbrook and Liftline are perfect for going hell-for-leather – luckily these are often quiet too. Forests are also a Green Mountain forte and you’ll find lots of good glades, many not marked on the map.

As this was the resort where Burton first started shredding, boarders have to try at least one of the 6 terrain parks, where features include wooded trails, carving parks, over 70 acres of glades, bump terrain, pocket playgrounds and Stratton's Top Ten Hits. The resort is also home to the world's first snowboard school, and anyone looking to progress can get in on their expertise and book some freestyle lessons.

Which other ski resorts are near to Stratton Mountain?

The nearest ski resorts to Stratton Mountain include Okemo, Mount Snow, Sugarbush.

Ski Area Facts

LocationVermont, USA
Established1961
Downhill670 acres / 97 runs
Lift Pass$92-105 (adult day pass)

Beginner Slopes

40%

Intermediate Skiing

35%

Advance & Expert Terrain

25%

Snowboarding Trails

670 acres / 97 runs100%

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Stratton Mountain Activites for Non-skiers

Clothing Food & Souvenir Shops

Certainly one of the best New England ski area's for those with a penchant to shop, you have both the well-above-average choice in the resort itself and the bonus of designer factory outlets in nearby Manchester. Most of Stratton's shops are neatly concentrated in the small slopeside mall at the centre, mixed with the eateries and termed an 'eclectic mix' of stores by the resort itself, although the weighting is, not surprisingly, heavily in favour of sportswear. The under-cobbles heating which ensure that any snow falling fizzes away to nothing as it hits the ground means on the one hand that walking from store to store is as easy as in any metropolitan mall. Those who love snow might not be 100% enamoured at not having to battle through ice and snow to get from one shop window to the next, but that's just a matter of opinion.

Apart from the half dozen ski and board shops there's a chocolate shop, stationers, jewellers and golfing store. The general emphasis is 'up market'. The two famous name ski shops are Bogner, with their European fur fringed kit and North Face. 100 yards/metres away from the main mall is Stratton Mountain Provisions, which, as 'general stores' in ski resorts go, deserves special mention! The shop has everything from the basics to the full range of luxuries and most things in between - a veritable Aladin's cave and with a selection far above that available in most resorts.

The only real downside of Stratton resort's shopping is that almost all the outlets close by 6pm, so opportunities are limited unless you cut into your skiing day.

The nearby town of Manchester boasts more than 100 stores covering every imaginable product and the best concentration of brand names you could hope for in one place. These include Versace, Timberland, Polo/Ralph Lauren, DKNY and van Heusen. Most other brands are stocked through other retailers in the area.

Best Time to Visit Stratton Mountain

While an average annual snowfall of 180 inches doesn’t exactly break any records, Stratton has poured money into its snowmaking systems, which now cover 93% of terrain. They’re so confident in their kit, they usually offer a “Great Snow Guarantee” which lets skiers trade lift passes for different days if they aren’t happy with conditions. The fact that the main mountain and myriad runs around the Gondola and American Express lift (including most of the parks) are shady and north facing certainly helps.

March is known as the Vermont ski month, and sees an average of 157cm at the top and 103cm at the bottom of the ski area. This is also just the time Vermont’s maple syrup comes into season, and special events like the Marchdi Gras block party and the Vermont Open boarding and music festival come to town.

What's Stratton Mountain like at Christmas?

Shopping in Manchester takes care of last minute gifts for Christmas in Stratton, though who really needs presents when you’ve got rolling white glades, award-winning terrain parks and bacon-based cocktails for the festive season?

What's Stratton Mountain like in the New Year?

Kids crafts, face painting and caricaturists tend to start the fun early at New Year in Stratton, followed by a torchlight parade that incorporates a “21-jump salute” (that just has to be seen). From there the dancing, live music and champagne toasts get going at Grizzly’s and throughout the Village.

What's Stratton Mountain like in Half-Term?

Get the most out of your week with a Half Term in Stratton, flying through New York for a city break and ski holiday in one. The kids’ holiday diaries will be overflowing.

What's Stratton Mountain like at Easter?

Spend Easter in Stratton for blissful bluebird skiing and beers in T-shirts on the Grizzly deck. If you’re lucky, the rocking Minus Zero music festival may even be on.

Stratton Mountain Snow Conditions

Snow Report, History & Forecast

View our detailed Stratton Mountain snow report to see skiing confitions now. Our Stratton Mountain snow history shows you what snow depths have been in recent years month-by-month. If you're visiting soon, use the Stratton Mountain snow forecast to see predicted snowfall over the coming days.

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Stratton is a pretty little package for a family ski trip, with all the luxuries of a Whistler or a Mont Tremblant in a compact cobblestoned village. Perfect corduroy, speedy modern lifts, plus renowned ski and snowboarding instruction are best enjoyed from one of the resort’s numerous ski-in, ski-out lodgings. The small things are every bit as important when you’re bringing the brood, and families love that the 4 and 6 seater chairs and gondola have room for everyone to sit together on the way up the mountain. All the New York baby boomers didn’t take much convincing, and the international onlookers agree – this resort has long held its position in the list of US resorts which rank "best in the world" for families.

The Wintersports Club programs here are known for turning out national racers and freestylers, but the Ski and Board school is every bit as talented for shorter term instruction. This is available in the KidsKamp and operates daily for 4 to 12 year olds. Children aged 4 to 6 can join 'Little Club' and 7 to 12 year olds are made welcome at 'Big Club'. Children 6 weeks to 5 years can also be looked after by KidsKare between 8am and 5pm in the fully licensed childcare centre.

Kids aren’t just “put up with” at Stratton. Most of the eateries in the resort have children's menus and sprogs are allowed to use the swimming pool in the sports centre.

You might want to keep this place all to yourself, with its high-speed lifts, flawless grooming and broad, beautiful trails that beg for wide, fast turns – but you’ll get kudos for sharing.

Off the slopes there’s plenty to keep everyone busy. Some might be travelling back to where it all began for boarding, drinking Jaeger in the Green Pub and taking turns on the floodlit halfpipe. Intrepid explorers may be getting giddy over fat biking, moonlight snowshoe treks and snow mobile tours. Or, if you’re after New York vibes with some skiing on the side, take a shopping expedition to nearby Manchester and dabble in some “fireside flow” yoga. Let group members decide which they want to do and convene at Grizzly’s to share the stories.

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Ski Extras

How much is a ski pass in Stratton Mountain

Maximum and minimum adult Stratton Mountain lift pass prices ranged from $214 to $489 for 6 days access to the Stratton Mountain ski lift system at the start of the 2025 winter season. Our lift passes are part of a packaged Stratton Mountain holiday with accommodation, so prices vary depending on chalet or hotel suppliers. Confirm price for the lift ticket before booking your holiday.

Lift Tickets Child Adult Senior
1 Day Price $10 - $90 $109 - $115 $90 - $90
6 Day Price $60 - $412 $214 - $489 $155 - $412
Age Range N / A 18 - 64 65+

Getting to Stratton Mountain

Most of our ski holidays to Stratton Mountain packaged with flights include airport transfers. We can also arrange private transfers to Stratton Mountain from nearby airports

How long does it take to fly to Stratton Mountain from the UK?

Flights from London take about 9 hours to Denver, Jackson Hole etc.. This table shows approximate transfer times to Stratton Mountain from the nearest airports, smaller airports can be more prone to delays.

Airport Distance Transfer Time
Albany (New York State) 135 km ?
New York JFK ? km ?

How long is the transfer from nearest United States train station to Stratton Mountain?

The transfer time from alpine train stations are generally shorter than from airports, Call us for details of Stratton Mountain transfers.

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Stratton Mountain Maps

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