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Stratton VT 4-7-07


Vital Stats
Peak: Stratton
Peak altitude: 3940'
Base altitude: 2095'
Difference from base: 1845'
Cumulative gain: 1900'
   
Total time (Approx): 3:00
Total vertical gain: 1950'
Total distance: 4.84
Trip Difficulty S4V3D2(13) Hard

 

Trail(s) Taken Lift Line Tr, Tower Trail

I arrived at the Stratton parking lot around 6:20 AM. I was the first car to arrive. I shot straight up the gondola lift line. The summit looked closer than it actually was. As I reached the summit the first skiers of the day arrived ready to begin their descent.

I poked around the top for a bit, looking for the trail. It was cold and windy so my desire to get back into the forest was strong! Sure enough I found the trail with a sign which I think said "tower trail". It was a nice flat half mile or so trek over to the tower in 6 inch deep powder.

The tower was caked in wind blown snow which got heavier as I got towards the top. I did not venture into the cabin but I did enjoy the views before starting my descent.

There were loads of skiers when I got back to the ski area. I descended quickly making use of the powdery trail sides. It took me half the time to descend as ascend. When i reached the parking lot it was completely packed!

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Ski area summit
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Foot steps!
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Looking up!
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Pretty trees
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more trees
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Lots of snow
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Somerset Reservoir
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Cabin
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Somerset Reservoir
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Stratton Summit
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Northward
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NE
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Nice tree
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Skiers
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Skiers and Bromley
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Bromley
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2007 - Marc Howes