How to Go Skiing in Stratton Mountain, Vermont

Stratton Mountain Resort offers ideal snowing conditions throughout its season and an incredible variety of skiing and winter recreation activities. It opens in November and closes in April. Its hours of operation are from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Computer with Internet access

Book Your Ski Trip Accommodations

1. Book lodging by visiting the Stratton Mountain Web site (see Resources below). You can also call them directly at 1-800-STRATTON.
2. Consider renting a condominium in Stratton, Vermont, and enjoy all of the comforts from home. Prices range from moderate to expensive.
3. Find cheap accomodations in communities close to Stratton Mountain, such as West Brattleboro, West Wardsboro, Weston and Bondville.
4. Enjoy a spacious lodge slopeside. In addition to the amenities you'll enjoy unparalleled proximity to the ski trails. Prices range from moderate to expensive.

Research Travel Options for Your Ski Trip

5. Fly into the Burlington International Airport and drive the rest of the way.
6. Take Route-7 South to Exit 4. Get onto Route-30, then turn right when it splits with Route-11.

Budget Your Ski Trip to Stratton Mountain

7. Become acquainted with the types of ski passes that are available. There are midweek and weekend/holiday passes for adults, youth, juniors and super-seniors.
8. Pick up your rental equipment before you hit the slopes. Adult and children ski packages offer discounted prices.
9. Enjoy ski lessons, whether for adults or children, no matter your skill level. Some packages include equipment rentals, and group lessons offer the most savings.

Discover What Stratton Mountain Has to Offer

10. Check the Scratton Mountain, Vermont snow report by visiting their Web site (see Resources below). Click 'Mountain,' then click 'Stratton Snow Report.'
11. Know that Stratton Mountain, Vermont has a base elevation of 1,872 feet, a summit elevation of 3,875 feet, a vertical drop of 2,003 feet, 600 acres of winter wonderland and about 180 inches of fresh snow each year.
12. Pace yourself on the slopes! There are almost 100 trails at Stratton Mountain. 42 percent are rated easy, 31 percent are rated intermdiate and 27 percent are rated difficult.
13. Strap on your skis! This ski area offers 13 lifts. These lifts include the Magic Carpet, surface lifts, double chair lifts, triple chair lifts, quad lifts, 6 high speed lifts and gondolas.

Tips & Warnings

• Book your ski trip online to save time and money. There are often specials that are only available online.

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