"Located on Southern Vermont's highest peak, Stratton Mountain Resort recently updated its master plan and invested 15 million dollars for the upcoming 2025-26 season. This Alterra-owned resort is one of two in the Northeast where skiers and riders can enjoy unlimited access with the full Ikon pass. Less than 50 miles away, nearby Killington has been in the headlines for new ownership and the new Superstar Six lift, with more lift upgrades coming down the line."
"Scheduled to open for the 2026-2027 season, Stratton is planning to upgrade the Tamarack lift, a significant improvement for beginners. This highly requested improvement project represents the first lift upgrade at Stratton since the Snow Bowl Express back in 2018. This should improve navigation around the mountain, as the proposed new high-speed quad would drop skiers off a little higher on the mountain, so skiers can ski downhill via Grizzly Access to Ursa Express."
"As part of the capital investment for the current 2025-26 season, Stratton is attempting to combat wind holds on the gondola by extending the wind-blocking fences. The gondola is the only top-to-bottom lift at Stratton. Unfortunately, it seems to go on wind hold more often than one would expect for a major resort gondola. When the gondola is running, the mountain can usually accommodate resort guests with manageable lift lines."
Stratton Mountain Resort updated its master plan and invested 15 million dollars for the 2025-26 season. The Alterra-owned resort offers unlimited access with the full Ikon Pass and sits on Southern Vermont's highest peak. Nearby Killington is undergoing new ownership and lift upgrades, including the Superstar Six. Stratton plans a Tamarack lift replacement with a high-speed quad for the 2026-2027 season to improve beginner access and eliminate a major chokepoint by extending the top terminal. Capital projects for 2025-26 include extending wind-blocking fences to reduce frequent gondola wind holds that disrupt top-to-bottom service and increase congestion.
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