Stratton Mountain Resort
| Stratton Mountain | |
|---|---|
| Nearest city | Stratton, Vermont |
| Vertical | 2,003 ft (611 m) |
| Top elevation | 3,875 ft (1,181 m) |
| Base elevation | 1,872 ft (571 m) |
| Skiable area | 600 acres (240 ha) |
| Runs | 92 |
| Longest run | 15,840 ft (4,830 m) |
| Snowfall | 180 inches (460 cm) |
| Snowmaking | Yes |
| Web site | http://www.stratton.com/ |
Stratton Mountain Resort is a ski area located on Stratton Mountain in Stratton, Vermont.
[edit] History
Stratton was established in 1961, and expanded rapidly into one of Vermont's largest ski areas.[1] In the early 1970s, following development of the initial terrain, Stratton began to develop a new beginner area; this opened in 1972 with additional trails, though plans for a new lift were not realized.[2] In the late 1980s, Stratton constructed new terrain to the south of the main mountain, and dubbed it "Kidderbrook."[2] The expansion included a new quad chairlift, and was planned to be a starting point for potential additional terrain and housing in the area, though this never occurred.[2] In the late 1990s and early 2000s, the ski area constructed several new high-speed six-person lifts,[3] and in 2007, the Kidderbrook Quad was removed and sold, as it was underused and Stratton's parent companies were in financial trouble at the time.[2]
[edit] Mountain statistics
Stratton has 94 trails over 600 acres (240 ha) of skiable terrain, 93% of which has snowmaking.[4] 42% of the trails are rated as easy, 31% are intermediate, and 27% are advanced.[4] There are eleven lifts, which can transport 33,528 people an hour.[4] The mountain's base is at 1,872 ft (571 m) and the summit is at 3,875 ft (1,181 m) for a vertical drop of 2,003 ft (611 m).[4] Stratton has an average annual snowfall of 180 inches (460 cm). Stratton also ranks in the top 10 (SKI Magazine) for snow, grooming, lifts, terrain parks, service, lodging, dining, on-mountain food, apres and nightlife.[4]
[edit] References
- ^ "Stratton". New England Ski History. http://www.newenglandskihistory.com/Vermont/strattonmtn.php. Retrieved 19 February 2011.
- ^ a b c d "Stratton Mountain". New England Ski Area Expansions (New England Ski History). http://www.newenglandskihistory.com/skiareaexpansions/Vermont/strattonmtn.php. Retrieved 19 February 2011.
- ^ "Stratton Mountain Resort". Skilifts.org. Archived from the original on 19 February 2011. http://www.webcitation.org/5wbYLPw7Q. Retrieved 19 February 2011.
- ^ a b c d e "Stratton Mountain Resort". Skitown. Archived from the original on 19 February 2011. http://www.webcitation.org/5wbY6XEOZ. Retrieved 19 February 2011.
