Stratton
670 acres, 99 runs on southern Vermont's highest peak. Ikon Pass access, luxury slopeside village.
Season 2026 - 2027
Opens
18 Nov 2026
Closes
12 Apr 2027
Days open
145
Annual snow
176in
The Overview
Michael Fulton
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Stratton Mountain's summit reaches 3,875 feet, dropping roughly 2,001 vertical feet to a base at 1,874 feet across 99 runs spread over 670 acres near Stratton, Vermont, southern Vermont's highest peak. Terrain splits 41 per cent beginner, 31 per cent intermediate, 17 per cent advanced and 11 per cent expert, with average annual snowfall of roughly 176 inches. The resort carries Ikon Pass affiliation. Thirteen lifts, including three quad chairs and four six-person chairs, serve the mountain alongside one double chair, one triple chair, one gondola and three surface lifts.
Stratton Mountain holds the distinction of being southern Vermont's highest peak, and its considerable investment in high-speed, high-capacity lift infrastructure has made it one of the region's most efficiently served resorts. The mountain's luxury slopeside village gives Stratton a genuinely upscale character among Vermont's ski destinations.
The Stratton Corporation established the resort in December 1961 with three double chairlifts and a three-storey base lodge, part of a broader mid-century push for alpine skiing development across the Green Mountains. The access road was paved in 1962 ahead of the second season, and two T-bar lifts were added in 1963 for the third. A significant expansion for the 1964-65 season opened the Snow Bowl area, adding a double chairlift and more than 30 acres of new terrain.
Intrawest purchased Stratton from Victoria USA, Inc. in 1994, quickly rolling out four new high-speed six-person chairlifts and establishing the resort as a genuine four-season destination that drew respect across the industry for the scale of its reinvestment. In 2017, KSL Capital Partners and Henry Crown and Company acquired Intrawest, combining Stratton with Squaw Valley, Alpine Meadows and other mountains to form Alterra Mountain Company, launched in January 2018. Adult daily tickets run from 139 to 189 US dollars.
2,001ft
Vertical
99
Runs
670 acres
Skiable
176in
Annual snow
Ikon
Pass
The Terrain
99 runs across 670 acres skiable
Stratton has 99 runs over 670 acres (271 hectares) near Stratton, Vermont, climbing from a base at 1,870 ft (571 m) to a summit of 3,870 ft (1,181 m), a vertical of 2,000 ft (610 m). It is unusually beginner friendly, with 41% green circle, 31% blue square, 17% black diamond and 11% expert. About 176 inches of snow falls in an average winter. A gondola, four six-packs, three quads, a triple, a double and three surface lifts move people quickly, with high-speed chairs doing most of the work.
Upper Tamarack has sweeping bends, while Frank's Fall Line and Upper Standard drop straight down the hill, and Upper Standard and Black Bear hold a steady pitch. Lower Tamarack and East Meadow are gentle options for learners. The Snow Bowl is the favourite for more technical skiing with fewer people, and glades can be found off Kidderbrook. Five terrain parks include the Progression Park near the base, plus East Byrneside Park and Suntanner Park. Stratton suits families, progressing skiers and park riders, with enough black terrain to keep stronger skiers busy for a few days.
Terrain split
99
runs
99 runs across 4 grades
Beginner41 runs · 41%
Intermediate31 runs · 31%
Advanced17 runs · 17%
Expert11 runs · 11%
Time it right
When to visit Stratton
The 2025-26 season at Stratton Mountain ran from 28 November 2025 to 12 April 2026, a roughly nineteen-week season supported by average annual snowfall of around 176 inches. Season dates can shift depending on early and late-season weather on southern Vermont's highest peak.
Midwinter, from December through February, typically brings the most consistent conditions to Stratton's beginner-and-intermediate-weighted terrain. As an Ikon Pass resort within the Alterra Mountain Company network, Stratton draws substantial visitation from Ikon Pass holders alongside its traditional southern New England weekend visitor base.
Stratton's luxury slopeside village and four-season resort amenities continue to support strong visitation beyond typical ski-day traffic, a legacy of Intrawest's substantial reinvestment during its ownership tenure. School holiday periods bring substantial family visitation given the resort's varied terrain and considerable village-based amenities. Weekend crowds draw heavily from the greater Boston and New York metropolitan areas.
Specific event programming beyond standard operations is not confirmed in available resort information. Since Alterra Mountain Company's January 2018 formation, Stratton has continued operating as part of the Ikon Pass network, building on more than six decades of history since the Stratton Corporation's December 1961 founding. The resort's high-speed lift infrastructure and luxury village character remain central to its seasonal identity.
Season 2026 - 2027
18 Nov 2026
Opens
12 Apr 2027
Closes
145
Days open
176 in
Annual snow
The record
Historical snowfall at Stratton
Daily snow reports at Stratton go back to 2025, 2 winters on the books. Open the record to compare winters, lifts and piste.
12 in
Snowiest day
3 Dec 2025
0 in
This winter · 2026-27
so far
140 in
Typical winter
average of complete seasons
Winter totals
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Past wintersThis winter
Getting there
Getting to Stratton, and where to stay
Stratton Mountain sits near Stratton, Vermont, with a base elevation of 1,874 feet and a summit at 3,875 feet across a roughly 2,001-foot vertical drop over 670 acres, southern Vermont's highest peak. This setting places the resort within a considerable drive of the greater Boston and New York metropolitan areas.
The resort's own luxury slopeside village provides substantial on-site lodging, dining and shopping, giving Stratton a genuinely self-contained destination-resort character. Manchester, a larger regional town, lies within a reasonable drive as well, offering additional visitor services.
Vermont State Route 30 provides access to the resort from the broader southern Vermont region. Winter driving conditions on this route can include snow and ice, though the well-travelled road is regularly maintained given Stratton's status as a major regional destination. There is no direct public transport service to the mountain.
Albany International Airport in New York and Bradley International Airport in Connecticut both serve the broader region within a reasonable drive, with Stratton's southern Vermont location making it a popular weekend option for visitors from across southern New England and the greater New York metropolitan area.
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Latest News
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The Rockies get their first lift-served turns of the season early. Lake Louise opens Sunday 1 November, five days ahead of schedule, after a cold October and round-the-clock work from the snowmaking and mountain crews. Terrain is limited to Juniper Express Chair and Easy Street, with two small terrain parks and the beginner area for lessons. Opening-day tickets are over 60% off, with prices rising as more lifts open. First chair is at 9:30 am under the resort’s new lift hours.
31 Oct 2026
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30 Oct 2026
What’s New in Japan Skiing This Winter: Niseko Gondola, a Private Resort and a Bigger Ikon Pass
Niseko Village is replacing a lift from the early 1980s with an eight-person gondola, Tsugaike gets a six-person chairlift, Madarao joins the Ikon Pass and Togari opens Asia’s first private ski resort. Here’s what is actually new in Japan skiing for 2026/27, plus what is still a year or two away.
30 Oct 2026
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30 Oct 2026
Keystone Resort Opens for 2026/27 With More Than Two Miles of Skiing
Keystone is next. After Arapahoe Basin claimed the first chairlift skiing of the season on Wednesday, Keystone opens on Friday 30 October at 9:00 am with more than two miles of snowmaking-built terrain on Schoolmarm and Silver Spoon, plus free donuts, coffee and a live DJ. Last year the order was reversed, when Keystone squeezed in a three-hour afternoon session to beat A-Basin by a day. Snowmaking has been running since 15 October.
29 Oct 2026
Beaver Creek Installs 16 Automated Snow Guns on Birds of Prey Ahead of Record World Cup
Beaver Creek is getting ready for the biggest Birds of Prey ever, and this time it is not leaving the snow to chance. Crews started making snow on 27 October with 16 newly installed automated guns on the lower third of the course, after last December’s warm spell forced a downhill off the schedule. Seven races across two weekends run from 3 to 13 December, the most the course has hosted since its 1997 debut, and the guns start themselves whenever the weather allows.
29 Oct 2026
Arapahoe Basin Opens First for North America’s 2026/27 Ski Season
Winter has officially started in North America, and it is one blue run long. On Wednesday 28 October, Arapahoe Basin fired up the Black Mountain Express at around 10:30 am after a surprise announcement just hours earlier, becoming the first major North American resort open for 2026/27. Cold nights, a dusting of natural snow and a lot of snowmaking made it happen in the resort’s 80th winter. More terrain is promised as the snow guns keep running.
28 Oct 2026
Sulden am Ortler Pushes Its Season Start Back a Week to 7 November
Sulden am Ortler has called off its 31 October opening. The South Tyrol ski area has pushed its 2026/27 start back to Saturday 7 November, citing current weather and snow conditions and saying it will use the extra week to get the slopes in the best possible shape. The season is still scheduled to run through 2 May 2027. Elsewhere in Europe, around a dozen areas are already open, led by Sölden’s 30 kilometres of groomed runs.
28 Oct 2026
Stratton Lift System
Stratton Mountain runs thirteen lifts: one double chair, three quad chairs, four six-person chairs, one triple chair, one gondola and three surface lifts, serving 99 runs across 670 acres on southern Vermont's highest peak. This substantial network has grown considerably since the resort's December 1961 opening with just three double chairlifts.
That original three-lift configuration expanded through the 1960s, with two T-bars added for the 1963 season and a further double chairlift accompanying the Snow Bowl expansion for the 1964-65 season, unlocking more than 30 acres of additional terrain. This steady early growth established Stratton's foundation as a significant Vermont ski destination.
The transformative period came under Intrawest's ownership beginning in 1994, when the company rolled out four new high-speed six-person chairlifts, a substantial investment that earned Stratton respect across the industry and established the resort's reputation for efficient, high-capacity lift service. This six-person chair infrastructure remains a defining feature of Stratton's current network.
Since Alterra Mountain Company's formation in January 2018, following KSL Capital Partners and Henry Crown and Company's 2017 acquisition of Intrawest, continued investment has supported this thirteen-lift system as part of the Ikon Pass network. Specific recent individual lift replacement projects beyond this ownership transition are not confirmed in available resort information. Stratton's high-speed lift infrastructure remains central to its efficient, high-throughput visitor experience.
13lifts across 6 types
1
Gondola
4
6-Person Chairs
3
Quad Chairs
1
Triple Chair
1
Double Chair
3
Surface Lifts
Stratton lift system
Stratton is served by 13 lifts, listed here by type. Check which lifts are turning against the live conditions before you plan your first laps - early lifts and high-speed chairs get you to the best snow fastest.
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