Winter Media Kit 2011-2012 |
On the heels of an amazing winter that brought 209 inches of snow, Stratton Mountain Resort is preparing for another epic season.
With a fiftieth birthday celebration, new snow guns, freshly cut trails and an events calendar boasting the US Open Snowboarding and the US Freestyle Championships, Stratton is poised to eclipse last season's revelry.
Ten ways to discover this winter's Stratton stories:
This season, Stratton revamps the mountain experience from planning to playing. The resort, crowning the highest peak in southern Vermont, is adding two new trails, a terrain park on Big Ben, 300 energy efficient snow guns, two snowcats and solar compactors.
With over 30 models and a state of the art reservation system, the Stratton Ski and Snowboard rental experience is one rooted in convenience and options. From progressive riders to first timers, on one plank or two, Stratton Rentals at the base is the leanest way to get outfitted with the latest gear.
The ski and snowboard school saw a 10% increase in adult lessons in the 2010-2011 season. In increasing numbers, boomers are learning to love winter and love learning. Whether guiding students through wedge turns or the steep moguls on World Cup, Stratton Mountain has long been home to a new school of ski school.
A no-car-needed resort, Stratton offers the ultimate in park and play fun in an Austrian village lined with shops, restaurants and a spa just steps from the Gondola and lodging properties. Skiing and riding over 600 acres of terrain and 100 acres of glades on the highest peak in southern Vermont. Stratton offers activities to suit everyone, from the diaper set to the high flying park kids to those who won't go near snow.
It's not just Olympic medalist Lindsey Jacobellis who has caught our eye on the hill recently. Women of all shapes and vintages have been turning to alpine resorts for adventure, getaways and relaxation in increasing numbers. Whether traveling with family or a Sex and the City entourage, Stratton is leading the charge of resorts offering women-specific programming and activities on and off the slopes.
Stratton has long been regarded as the birthplace of snowboarding. This season, the resort celebrates the 30th Anniversary of the US Open Snowboarding and the launch of Burton's pilot Experience Snowboarding program.
Stratton has long been at the forefront of large scale environmental efforts. This season, the resort is adding 300 energy efficient snow guns and four Big Belly Solar Compactors. "Our playgrounds are natural, living, vulnerable terrain," says Environmental Manager Jenna Pugliese. "The NSAA's support and encouragement of so many sustainability initiatives keenly highlights the fact that the onus is on the resorts to take the necessary measures to protect our mountains."
This year Stratton honors its 50th birthday with a season-long celebration of heritage, tradition and progression reflected through five decades of innovation. From day one, Stratton was a lively resort community in a world of day ski areas. Golf and tennis soon made Stratton a year-round destination. A 27-hole championship golf course and signature Cliff Drysdale Tennis facility are the hallmarks of summer at Stratton.
This season, the early bird is getting something a whole lot better than a worm: up to 30% off Stratton lodging all winter long. Stratton's celebrated Early Booking Offer is back with a vengeance; book by October 28 to take advantage of the offer at no risk. There are scores of deals to be had throughout the season designed to make a Stratton getaway irresistible from November to April, with friends, family or solo. Packages include:
Stratton is keeping with tradition and planning a season full of extraordinary events. From the Columbus Day Weekend 50th Anniversary kick off to the annual pond skim in late spring, the 2011-2012 season is gearing up to be a busy – and memorable – one.
