Stratton, VT Feb 11, 2015

I hit up Stratton after the last big storm. They had received about 14" of new, soft powder. The trails were "groomed" but the snow was so soft that if you carved, you would immediately produce a huge rut. Within an hour, any groomed trails were full of chopped up powder that did take a lot more energy to ski in. Temps were in the 20's, the sun was out, and it was a good day.

I enjoyed hitting up Stratton's new 4000' glade, West Pilot. It doesn't look like much on the trail map, but it is far longer than you'd think. The pitch is intermediate, and the trees in there were beautiful - perfectly space, along with lots of soft snow. My kind of glade!

I know some of you are not the biggest fans of Stratton - but if you ski there midweek, you can usually find a deal on their website or liftopia- my ticket was $49. You can get in a ton of cruising, and there are interesting trails to be found.

Enjoy some pics, JD

Lower Downeaster, one of my favorite trails


Frank's Fall Line


New Gondola Cabins


West Pilot Glades


West Pilot


West Pilot

Looks like a good day! I love Stratton for their intermediate gladed terrain - still getting comfortable in the trees.  

Trees look nice.

4000 foot glade is awesome.

Or maybe epic?

Harvey wrote

 

Or maybe epic?

Harvey wrote

Or maybe epic?

Lets keep this in perspective .Twister glade can be skied for 4000ft

Nice report.

There are actually 2 different entrances/exits to the West Pilot Glades. The shorter glade is nearest the West Meadow trail. The longer glade is more difficult. They are both a lot of fun.

Lower entrance


In the glade