Stratton, worth it?

kaitlyn

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Hey, so the only bike park I've done is the creek for the last three years. Still working my way through the black tech trails. I'm going to be up in Vermont. Have my eye on Killington, any deets and opinions on Stratton? Thx
 
I was up on Rt 30 by Stratton just two days ago and stopped in the local Bike and Ski shop. I asked about both parks and was told that Killington is the one they hear good things about. I didn't ask for any specifics, just making small talk.
 
Hey, so the only bike park I've done is the creek for the last three years. Still working my way through the black tech trails. I'm going to be up in Vermont. Have my eye on Killington, any deets and opinions on Stratton? Thx
I’m headed to Killington next weekend (7/27-28) with my son and one of his friends. 99% sure we will only be on the blue trails tho. Say hi if you’re there then/see us. (I’ll 100% be in orange and blue MTBNJ jersey)
 
I’m headed to Killington next weekend (7/27-28) with my son and one of his friends. 99% sure we will only be on the blue trails tho. Say hi if you’re there then/see us. (I’ll 100% be in orange and blue MTBNJ jersey)
Remember its the opposite of skiing ratings (our blues are VT green) .creek blue tech square are black or even double black at killington.
 
Remember its the opposite of skiing ratings (our blues are VT green) .creek blue tech square are black or even double black at killington.
Yeah, Will is a novice rider tho. And I’m nervous AF when it comes to other people’s safety.

Kinda wondering if my Pivot Trail 429 “Enduro” (140/120) is enough for the blu a there.
 
Kinda wondering if my Pivot Trail 429 “Enduro” (140/120) is enough for the blu a there.

Yes it’s fine. Blue at Killington is hard pack & well groomed. You can take it on the single blacks too. Tad more chunky but you’ll be ok. Maybe not Goat Skull though.

I’d avoid Blue Magic given your nervousness but any other blue should be fine. Not that you won’t be fine on BM. It’s just a bit jumpy.

Or just text me and ask about every trail.
 
Yes it’s fine. Blue at Killington is hard pack & well groomed. You can take it on the single blacks too. Tad more chunky but you’ll be ok. Maybe not Goat Skull though.

I’d avoid Blue Magic given your nervousness but any other blue should be fine. Not that you won’t be fine on BM. It’s just a bit jumpy.

Or just text me and ask about every trail.
Easy way to save $300 for two days of riding.
 
Yeah, Will is a novice rider tho. And I’m nervous AF when it comes to other people’s safety.

Kinda wondering if my Pivot Trail 429 “Enduro” (140/120) is enough for the blu a there.
My son and I both rode our 27.5 trail Bikes on everything but a couple of the trails from the summit. I would say the only place we were underbikes was on Black magic. For me, Blue magic is a not to miss as you can roll everything.
 
I had/have free tickets to stratton from my VMBA membership....My son and I stopped there on a friday afternoon on our way to a weekend killington trip last year. Its fine for an afternoon....We ended up riding the one flowy/jump run "bermie sanders" MANY times....its fun. Is it on par with killington? not even close, but half day for free, it was totally worth going to, we had fun.
 
I had/have free tickets to stratton from my VMBA membership....My son and I stopped there on a friday afternoon on our way to a weekend killington trip last year. Its fine for an afternoon....We ended up riding the one flowy/jump run "bermie sanders" MANY times....its fun. Is it on par with killington? not even close, but half day for free, it was totally worth going to, we had fun.

I approve and second this message. We will almost surely go back this year. There is a new trail there since we rode it last year, which was built by Sinuosity Trails. They have done good work at Raptor Lane, Stratton, and now over in Dover. I like their work, I love what they're doing to the scene up there.

But 1 day? You're going to Killington 10 of 10 times.
 
More on the people who do work at Stratton. This will be on my hit list for 2025 I imagine:
 
Remember you can join VMBA and get a free day at both parks, just not Saturday at Killington
Wait, I can spend 60 bucks for vmba and get a lift ticket to stratton and killington? That's a no-brainer, that's less than a single lift ticket! Is it all online, or do I have to wait for things to get mailed to me?
 
Wait, I can spend 60 bucks for vmba and get a lift ticket to stratton and killington? That's a no-brainer, that's less than a single lift ticket! Is it all online, or do I have to wait for things to get mailed to me?

Stratton
Killington
Bolton
Burke

All included though I’m not sure Burke will even open at this pace.

It’s all online. There a VMBA app now.
 
I ride in Vt a lot, I would say Killington is the way to go. The trails are extremely well done, great for all skill levels.

Stratton is very meh, not nearly as well done as Killington, but you can ride for free if you are willing to climb on the bike vs take the lift. Just need to stop in for an uphill pass.
 
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