Vermont Business Magazine With a dip in temperatures and the help of more than 10 inches of natural snow, southern Vermont’s highest peak is opening for its 57th season on Wednesday, November 21. Lifts at Stratton Mountain Resort will begin spinning at 9 am for the 2018-19 winter season. Opening day trails open include favorites like Frank’s Fall Line, Black Bear and Polar Bear, as well as Runaway to Yodeler. All terrain accessed from the summit and Ursa lift is recommended for intermediate and advanced skiers and snowboarders only. Intermediate terrain can also be accessed from American Express. Beginner terrain and terrain park features will be accessible from the Cub Carpet.
Stratton file photo by Hubert Schriebl.
"Thanks to our dedicated snowmaking team opening day terrain includes top-to-bottom skiing and riding on 15 groomed trails across 88 acres, with as many as 28 expected for the weekend," Stratton announced in a press release.
“It’s been a Thanksgiving tradition to get together with friends and family for opening day. It’s beyond skiing and riding,” says Bill Nupp, Stratton Mountain’s president and COO. “We’re looking forward to see old friends and new faces visiting our slopes with the Ikon Pass.”
As a thank you to skiers and riders, free waffles will be served out of BaseCamp, Stratton’s newest dining experience located alongside the gondola, to the first 500 guests.
The start of the season also means the start of the holidays here at Stratton. On Nov. 22, the annual Gobble Gobble Wobble 5k will be held in Stratton Village before Thanksgiving dinner is served at Table 43.1. Race registration is $35 in advance and dinner is $44 for adults and $19 for kids 12 and under. On Friday, enjoy the Village Stroll, complete with carolers and holiday tree lighting. On Saturday, head to Stratton Mountain School for a showing of Teton Gravity Research’s newest film, Far Out. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for children 12 and under.
Skiers and riders are encouraged to visit stratton.com and head to Guest Services in the Main Base Lodge to pick up any passes and get Stratton Select Passes punched. Day tickets will be available for purchase at the ticket windows starting one half-hour before lifts start running and will start at $80 for adults and $70 for seniors and children ages five to 17.
Source: STRATTON MOUNTAIN, VT -- Stratton. 11.19.2018