Stratton Mountain Resort, Ride and Ski Stratton Mountain VT

Wow! A guy from New York and a Bostonian having a beer together

I admit I have not been to Stratton Mountain resort in quite a while. I tend to head North from where I live but I plan on a visit here as well as Snow in the winter 09/10.

Of all the southern Vermont ski resorts this mountain gets the most high rankings in many of the ski resort reviews that get published each year.

Varied terrain makes the mountain a good place if you have a group of people at different skiing and riding levels. I like the fact that there are greens coming from the top of the mountain so newer adventurers can experience some vertical. Take a look at the trail map and see for yourself.

One thing that stands out is that the area has its own village at the base. You can park your car and forget about it if you want. Everything you need is right there. I suggest you be smart and don't rely on the village for price purposes if you know what I mean.

There are tons of lodging options. You can blow a ton of cash or find something for a discount ski vacation. Your choice. Lift tickets are priced on the high side with the other mega resorts in Vermont and deservedly get away with it.

The skiing conditions are as good as anywhere else as the staff pride themselves on their grooming and snowmaking ability. Southern Vermont can also be "the Jackpot" for many storms depending upon the track.

The resort is not too bad to access from Boston, NYC, Hartford, or Albany. Directions to Stratton Mountain Resort, Vt.