Stratton in Vermont is a popular destination for skiers and snowboarders. As part of a series on ski resorts, Huffington Post Travel offers our guide to Stratton, featuring all the key information snow lovers need to know before they hit the slopes.
The Basics
, a New England ski resort in southern Vermont, gives guests a big mountain experience with its 625 acres of terrain, which includes 100 acres of glades and several top-rated terrain parks. A four-hour drive from New York City and a two-hour and 45-minute drive from Boston, Stratton serves cities within the vicinity along with Ontario and Quebec. Since there are no airports near the resort -- the closest is Albany International Airport in New York -- driving is the best travel option. The mountain is open on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and weekends and holidays from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Mountain
The
, at 3,875 feet, is the highest point in southern Vermont. Stratton boasts a vertical drop of 2,003 feet and an impressive three-mile run. Stratton can guarantee snow any day during the winter because its snowmaking system covers 95 percent of the terrain. The folks at Stratton call this "
" because the machines there can bury an entire football field with 3 feet of snow in an hour, if need be.
Trails And Lifts
Stratton Mountain has
. This mountain is a beginner's paradise, since 41 percent of the trails are novice, including a beautiful beginner trail from the summit. The rest of the mountain is divided between 33 percent intermediate and 26 percent advanced and expert trails. There are high-speed sixes, several chairlifts, one gondola and a surface lift.
In The News
Stratton and snowboarding are old friends. This was the first American resort to welcome Jake Burton and his snowboarding concept. Every March, Stratton hosts the
, the final stop of the Burton Global Open Series, in which the top male and female competitors each win $100,000. The top male is awarded the TTR World Snowboard Tour title.
Cost
A
for an adult costs $87 at the window and $82 online. Prices fluctuate depending on age, day of the week and whether the guest has an
, an express card that costs $89 with various deals attached. A variety of
are available that range in price from $339 to $1,619. A slew of
are available, including a standard private lesson, a women's workshop, a little kid's lesson and group lessons. A
costs between $34 and $40 for adults, depending on the day and whether the rental is ordered online. Rentals include skis, boots and poles or board, boots and a helmet.
Apres-Ski
For those who want more excitement after a day on the slopes,
at the main base area is the place to go. It offers wood-fired pizza, beer and live music.
include a pub, an Italian restaurant, an American fare restaurant, a wine and coffee lounge and a high-end restaurant named Verde. There is shopping at
, but for those who prefer to shop until they drop, Stratton is a mere 30-minute drive from the
that feature Coach, Michael Kors, Giorgio Armani and Polo Ralph Lauren.
WATCH: Stratton
Skiers and snowboarders enjoy an easy day on the slopes at Stratton.
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