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STRATTON MOUNTAIN

📍Stratton Mountain, Vermont, USA

🎿 Park Rat👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Cruiser🏞️ Scenic CruiserUnlimited on Ikon☀️ Year-round destination

Photo: Rudi Riet from Washington, DC, United States · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Photo details

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Vertical drop
2,003 ft
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Skiable terrain
Over 670 acres
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Avg snowfall
180 in
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Lifts
11*

THE VIBE

Where Jake Burton Carpenter tested his first snowboards, Stratton combines excellent grooming with a refined village atmosphere. Southern Vermont's premier destination.

Best For

  • ✓NYC weekenders
  • ✓Families
  • ✓Snowboard history buffs

Skip If

  • ✗You want challenging terrain
  • ✗You're on a budget
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TERRAIN INTELLIGENCE

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Daily hours & conditions ↗

Live Weather & Snow
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Regional snowpack via Ventusky

Approximate trail mix.

Difficulty Split

Beginner
40%
Intermediate
31%
Advanced
17%
Expert
11%
🎿Perfect for learners and families

Mountain specs

Summit elevation
3,875 ft
Base elevation
1,872 ft*

* Historical planning figures

Trail map · official source
🗺️Find the latest map on the official resort site ↗Stratton Mountain official website
Terrain DNA · editorial
0100
Groomers85 / 100

Prepared runs and carving terrain. A higher score means groomed cruising is a more defining part of the mountain.

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Resort-reported snow

BASE TRACKER

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SEASON PLANNING

Typically late November to mid April

A broad planning range from the historical guide, conditions permitting. Use the operator’s schedule for your travel dates.

Official schedules & conditions ↗
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INVITE FRIENDS

Rally your crew for a trip

MAKE A WEEKEND OF IT

A few more reasons to be here.

Stratton HarvestFest & Vermont Brewfest

Usually: Columbus/Indigenous Peoples' Day weekend in mid-October

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EXPLORE THE MOUNTAIN

Choose the main base for village services, Mountain Sports School and the gondola. Sun Bowl has its own base lodge and Nordic area. At Tamarack, check individual signed trails for difficulty.

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World Cup

Race terrain, well-groomed

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Another season up here

BEYOND WINTER

Scenic gondola rides, summit hiking and walks to the fire tower.

Explore summer activities ↗Make a mountain escape →
Sources & planning context

Historical planning figures · Figures marked * come from earlier references and may differ from current resort figures.

Other names · Stratton Mountain Resort, Stratton

Our guide helps you choose a mountain and plan the kind of trip you want. Recommendations reflect our editorial judgment; source checks cover the specific details listed below.

Typically late November to mid April

A broad planning range from the historical guide, conditions permitting. Use the operator’s schedule for your travel dates.

Official schedules & conditions ↗
Schedule source ↗Official resort ↗
Official website
https://www.stratton.com
Source ↗ · Oct 21, 2026
Vertical drop (ft)
2003
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Skiable area (acres)
Over 670
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Runs
99
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Reported average snowfall (in)
180
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Summit elevation (ft)
3875
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Summer and winter destination
Yes
Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
Beyond winter
Scenic gondola rides, summit hiking and walks to the fire tower.
Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026

Historical mountain figures awaiting field-level confirmation: Lifts, Base elevation (ft).

Individual listings retain their own sources and check dates. A source check covers only the named details; it does not confirm availability. Snowfall averages describe climate, not a forecast.

Hours vary between weekdays, weekends and early-season summit operations. Check the schedule for your visit.

Black Bear Lodge ↗Walk or seasonal winter shuttle to village and lifts. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Resort transport ↗Winter lodging shuttles and MOOver regional routes have separate timetables. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Scenic lift rides ↗Scenic lift product is listed under summer activities; winter sightseeing and lunch need separately confirmed availability. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Winter trail map ↗World Cup trail, Tamarack chair, main base and Sun Bowl base and Nordic area. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Stratton · Hearthstone Lodge ↗Village-area condo building with a common hearth room, heated outdoor pool, hot tub, sauna and walk-to-lift access. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Stratton · Long Trail House ↗Condo lodging a walk from the lifts, with multiple layouts, kitchen facilities, outdoor pool and hot tubs. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Stratton Mountain Sports School ↗Stratton's first-timer Learn to Ski/Ride offer includes a lesson, lift ticket and equipment hire. Family private lessons are a separate product. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Stratton lesson arrival FAQ ↗Teen and adult groups assemble at the Mountain Sports School in the main base area. The resort requires lift access for lessons. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Norse House ↗The shop offers rentals, demos, boot fitting and overnight tunes at the base of the access road. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Ski Butlers Stratton ↗Ski Butlers offers lodging delivery, fitting, collection and in-trip equipment support for Stratton guests. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Grizzly’s ↗Main Base Lodge venue for lunch and après. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Home | Fire Tower Restaurant & Tavern | Stratton Mountain | dinner | cocktails | apres ski ↗A Stratton Village restaurant and tavern serving eclectic comfort food, cocktails, local Vermont beer, and wine. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Benedicts ↗Landmark courtyard in Stratton Village; breakfast, lunch and après, eggs Benedict, skillets and full bar. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Mulligans ↗Village restaurant complex near the Clocktower with dining rooms, multiple bars, Snowfish Sushi and Green Door Pub. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Discover the Best Restaurant Bar at Stratton Mountain ↗A locally owned village bar at Stratton Mountain with live music programming and a central Village Square address. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

  • Ikon Pass opening dates — September 29, 2026 ↗

    Publishes a tentative opening target, subject to weather and terrain availability. Use the operator’s schedule for a specific visit.

  • Stratton hours of operation ↗

    Current winter schedule: weekdays 9–4, weekends 8:30–4; summit lifts close 3:30 before January 16, 2027.

  • Scenic Gondola Ride and Lift Tickets ↗

    Scenic gondola rides, summit hiking and walks to the fire tower.

  • Stratton Mountain — official mountain statistics ↗

    The operator lists more than 670 acres, 99 trails, 180 inches of annual snowfall, a 3,875-foot summit, and 2,003 vertical feet. Lift definitions conflict and base is not directly stated.

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