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Are you one of many families planning a ski trip to occupy the kids during those long school vacations? Forget the glitz, glamor, and over-hyped ski resorts in Colorado and Utah. Instead bring your families to the East and experience the serenity and atmosphere of Stratton Mountain Resort, where you can enjoy world class skiing and snowboarding, shopping, and dining.

Having hosted the X-Games on numerous occasions, as well as other worldwide, competitions, Stratton offers some of the richest skiing and boarding in the east. With over eighty trails for skiers of all levels, and four different snowboard parks to choose from, including the number one ranked terrain park according to Ski Magazine, you'd be hard pressed to find a resort more dedicated to providing the ultimate winter sports package. And with the construction of the Burton Kids Parkway, Stratton has your little shredders in mind too.

Visiting Stratton Mountain Resort doesn't have to be completely about the skiing. The mountain itself is chock full of fine eateries and shopping options, with specialty stores dedicated to enhancing your ski trip or finding that special gift for a loved one to complete a romantic getaway. Looking for some outlet shopping, Manchester, Vermont is just an hour Northwest of Stratton and offers a fantastic shopping experience, with retailers ranging from Banana Republic, Polo Ralph Lauren, Jones New York, and Tumi, among others.

After a long day of skiing, shopping, and dining, you and your family will no doubt want to unwind in the comforts of your lodging choice. Like most ski areas, Stratton is full of hotel options that will help you save a few dollars and provide the basic amenities to complete your vacation, but if you want to get the complete experience, a condo is the way go. Lodgings like the Crown Point Condos offer the same 24-hour amenities or a hotel room, but give you the comforts of your own home, including washers/dryers for drying out your wet ski gear after a long day at the slopes, full kitchens, private bedrooms so Mom and Dad can get away from the kids, and if you don't feel like driving up to the mountain, each offers a shuttle to and from the slopes so you can save for the trip home. However, you need to remember to call ahead, as these lodging options book up quickly, especially during times like Christmas and February school vacations.

So this winter, come to Stratton Mountain Resort for the experience and take home the memories of a vacation enjoyed by all.

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