Summer Hiking with Hubert
It’s 4:45 am on a Saturday in late July. Normally I would be sound asleep, but instead I’m standing at the base of Stratton Mountain, GoPro in hand, with Hubert Schriebl, his camera in hand. We are about to hike the mountain, climbing straight up Standard (the trail under the Gondola)…
It’s More than a Yoga Festival- it’s an Experience
“Our motto is ‘Find Your True North’ which for us means… finding a way to live a healthy and inspired life.” -Sean Hoess, Wanderlust Co-Founder Wanderlust Festival returns to the Green Mountains this weekend here at Stratton Mountain. If you’ve never been to Wanderlust Stratton, you may be just as unaware as…
All in a Day’s – and Night’s – work
I got my first taste of the 24 Hours of Stratton as I walked into the base lodge at 8 am. The west wing had already begun the transformation into base camp for over 400 athletes. Sleeping bags, air mattresses and even tents could be spotted, lining the edge for those hoping…
BMW Winter XDrive Experience with Ricky Buhr and Pro NASCAR driver James Bickford
Last Saturday morning I was walking through the village about to get my daily bacon, egg, and cheese on a bagel from the main base lodge when I noticed BMW had set up a luxurious display in the courtyard. They had the First-Ever X-2 parked right next to the fire pit, and the all-new X-3…
Stratton’s New Snowcat Ride With Dinner
I was delighted to take part in one of Stratton’s newest culinary experiences, the Snowcat Dinner at Mid-Mountain Lodge. We met in the Main Base Lodge before boarding a heated snowcat operated by Kevin, our friendly and welcoming driver. The cabin comfortably seated 10 people and offered views of the mountain after…
Another Way to Wanderlust
As my seventh Wanderlust VT approached, I wondered. Could I experience a full festival without doing a single chaturanga? Yes. I could. Yes, I did. Beginners Mindful Meditation seemed like the right place to start. Out on the lawn behind Black Bear Lodge, a brisk breeze helped drown out distraction as we…
19 Father’s Day Gifts for Every Dad
Ready to find the perfect gift for dad? Here’s our 19 picks every dad is sure to love.
Stratton Mountain, Where the Beer Trails Meet
To every season there is a beer … and here in Vermont you’ll tap into some of the best in every style from crisp wheat to deep stout, from a bubbly framboise to the trendy sour.
Ski & Snowboard Hacks
During the winter months, if you’re anything like those at Stratton, you’re outside every chance you get. From downhill to Nordic, snowshoe to hiking we do it all. Over the years, we’ve picked up a few tricks that make our adventurous lives easier. Check out some of our hacks and share your own…
Who you calling Fat?
By Kirby Daly When a friend asked me the other day if I wanted to go for a fat bike ride I thought he was trying to tell me that I needed to start working out because I was fat. Being offended, I started laying in to him. It wasn’t until he…