Stratton Mountain Ski Resort is consistently named one of the top skiing and snowboarding destinations in the country, and with all of the options available to snow enthusiasts here, it is no wonder why.

Stratton Mountain, at 2300 ft, is the tallest peak in Southern Vermont, and as such, offers 90 incredible and exciting runs. It was the great snow and these perfect runs that inspired Jake Burton Carpenter to build the first snowboard here some 30 years ago, and you can relive that magic during your visit to Stratton Mountain Ski Resort.

Whether you have come to experience the unparalleled snowboarding, the awesome downhill skiing, or the picturesque cross-country trail, you'll find what you're looking for in Stratton.

Snowboarding

Stratton, Vermont is literally the birthplace of snowboarding, so you can bet that the boarding on Stratton Mountain's slopes is out of this world. Jake Burton Carpenter built the first modern snowboard at Stratton, and since 1982, the resort has played host to the US Open of Snowboarding, the premiere competition and showcase for the sport.

This rich history makes Stratton the perfect destination for avid snowboarders, and an equally perfect place to have your first boarding experience. The resort really takes care to be boarder-friendly, offering great runs and jumps for all levels.

Downhill Skiing

Stratton Mountain may be home to snowboarding, but the downhill skiing is great, too. Enjoy 14 lifts and a highspeed base-to-summit gondola to get you to the top fast so you can ski to the bottom and do it all again.

There are 90 runs at Stratton, ensuring that whether you are an advanced skier or whether you are out on the slopes for the first time, there is the perfect run fr you. There are 583 skiable acres at Stratton. 42% of the terrain is beginner; 31% is intermediate; and 27% is advanced.

Cross-Country Skiing

Stratton, Vermont is a great place to try your hand at any winter sport, and cross-country skiing is no exception. Several touring centers offer groomed trails that give you breathtaking tours through quiet woods and open fields.

For a special treat, visit Hidene, which offers 17 km of trails that wind through the beautiful estate of Robert Todd Lincoln, President Abraham Lincoln's son. The carriage barn doubles as a warming hut with rentals and light refreshments.

Stratton Ski Touring Center
802-297-4114

Viking Ski Touring Center
802-824-3933

Hildene
802-362-1788

Ski and Snowboard Rentals

Whether you are a new skier or snowboarder and don't have equipment of your own or whether you've come from afar and couldn't bring your own skis with, you'll find everything you need at The Village Rental Shop. The shop is located at the base of the mountain and offers everything you need - from boots to skis to blades to goggles to boards and so much more.

Stratton Village Rentals: The Village Rental Shop
1-800-STRATTON