Bacon and Coffee and Red Bull! Oh My!
By Charlie Reetz As you may have read in my last entry I wrote about the Labor of Love and how we can admire the work we put into our passion. This week’s entry is about the fuel that drives us into that workflow and keeps us there until the end of…
Snow Reporter’s Wish List
By Charlie Reetz When you get to my age, which is 26 years young, you might be asking Santa for more money under the tree. It’s the first thing that comes to mind after paying bills, rent and maybe a few nights out on the town. However that doesn’t stop me from…
The Little Luxuries
By Charlie Reetz There are a lot of great things that we as a skiing/snowboarding community can enjoy. Fresh powder over corduroy or vice versa is just one example. Greater luxuries include massages, fine dining or soaking yourself in a hot tub after an amazing day of skiing. This is the following…
True Life: Being A Stratton Snow Reporter (the quick version)
By Charlie Reetz 4:30 am: I’m waking up while my coffee machine automatically brews a few cups of coffee. The Weather Chanel gives me a few updates as I check my emails and Facebook. 5:25 am: Arriving at the office 5 minutes early is a must for me. Clock in and get…
Goals for the Season
By Charlie Reetz There’s one question I ask myself at the beginning of every season. What are my goals to accomplish before the snow melts? So for those of you just as amped as I am for the season, I’d like to share with you a few of my aspirations for the…
October Gear Guide
Struggling to find pieces that will smooth the transition from summer to fall? The Stratton Gear Guide is here to help. Outfit your adventures in Stratton’s Village, where you’ll find all of these items and more. Find full descriptions of all featured items HERE! 1. Women’s Juno Pant at Lole 2. Coal…
Preparing For 2014-15 Winter Season
By Courtney DiFiore Imagine beginning your day with a beautiful sunrise over lush green mountains. As you gaze down into the valley, you bite into a locally grown apple. While stretching, you awe at the symphony of fall colors and plan out the rest of your day. Shall you take a swim…
CONTEST: Look back to GoPro
Face it, you’re not ready to let go of winter. It’s okay. Neither are we. Help keep winter alive by sharing your favorite memories from this past season. Share videos or photos of your best powder turns, bump runs, slalom gates, ski or snowboard school lessons and après… anything and everything that…
Goggle Tan For All
By Courtney DiFiore It’s that time of the season – spring skiing! Spring means Stratton’s Annual Pond Skim. This event is a personal favorite because it’s full of thrills, chills and spills. I also really like it for the costumes. After my failed crossing last year (look for me, I’m the pizza…
Stratton Named Finalist for NSAA Golden Eagle Award
By Lucyann Murray We are excited to announce that the National Ski Area Association has named Stratton as one of four finalists for the Golden Eagle Award for medium-sized ski areas. The Golden Eagle Award, sponsored by SKI magazine, was established in 1993 to recognize outstanding resort achievements in the environmental arena….