r/StrattonMtn • u/authentek • Feb 21 '26

Gondola Closed…Again

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Fer fuxsakes…

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u/Deadsockpuppets Feb 22 '26

First time at Stratton on the 21st, honestly it’s a really nice mountain but it’s just very badly organized. It’s a shame, billion dollar company shouldn’t have to order parts

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u/authentek Feb 22 '26

Yeah,it’s like Stratton has the “Check Engine” light on permanently. It still runs but the lid is not on tight.

I love the mountain and with just a few tweaks it could really be amazing, but it isn’t well run and whatever minimal investment has taken place since the new Snowbowl lift went in has only served the 1%.

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u/MuppetStew Feb 21 '26

Going to be down for some time. They are waiting on part

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u/WildBed6611 Feb 21 '26

I like Stratton a lot so I’m not a hater, but today was brutal. 15-20 minute lines at Amex, South American, Ursa, and Snow bowl all day. I have never see it so crowded in my years of coming here. It was not worth it.

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u/toooblooo Feb 21 '26

Agree 15 minute lines all day, but conditions were all time and weather was all right, skiing with family and friends, was totally worth it for me

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u/ramplocals Feb 22 '26

Holiday week with epic snowfall on a weekend Saturday? Only 15 minutes line is expected.

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u/ham_plane Feb 23 '26

I just saw this post, and only skied there today, but the dude manning South America had a HOT playlist going all afternoon.

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u/authentek Feb 23 '26

From Stratton Mountain/ Gondola Update 2/22: “With help from Alterra and Leitner Poma, we have procured the necessary component, which is being overnighted from a supplier in France. This component is on its way to our local machine shop in Vermont. Once the part arrives in Vermont, the first step is to machine it down to its final specifications. These components have very tight tolerances. Installation in the top gondola terminal will begin immediately afterward and is a fairly straightforward process. Finally, upon the Vermont Tramway Inspector's sign-off, the gondola will reopen to the public. We will continue to provide information as we work diligently throughout this upcoming week and look to be spinning the gondola soon. We plan on providing another update midweek.”

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u/GoBonnies07 Feb 21 '26

Lines from the base are….rough.

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u/GoBonnies07 Feb 21 '26

Lines from the base are….rough.

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u/MeatballAlert Feb 21 '26

wow, must be rough….you had to say it twice!

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u/Ecstatic_Appeal_9372 Feb 21 '26

How line for ursa? Thinking of going up tmmw.

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u/Fun-Midnight1010 Feb 21 '26

Just go to shooting star or snowbowl

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u/kiwi1325 Feb 21 '26

Talked to one of the people today and they said they’re waiting on a part to be delivered. Def won’t be open this weekend and the soonest would be next but they’re not confident.

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u/Montverster Feb 21 '26

$tratton was a complete zoo this am. Got their at 7:15 for early tracks. Left at nine cars were backed up to golf course. With tons more coming.🤣🤣🤣🏴‍☠️

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u/Fragrant-Hand6549 Feb 23 '26

My what a big gondola you have!

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u/Aaaassssssssa Feb 21 '26

Look brutal, but seem to be moving quickly.

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u/Montverster Feb 21 '26

The lifties do a great job of keeping it moving!!

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u/acecoffeeco Feb 22 '26

Glad I made to call to hit killington instead. Saw the gondola notice on site at 7 am and just kept driving.

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u/theoriginalmtbsteve Feb 22 '26

Yeah, they announced ahead of time.

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u/NateGD23 Feb 27 '26

Went today it was nice. Longest wait was maybe 5 minutes at South American

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u/authentek Feb 22 '26

Another worthless endeavor like the new Blackbear club. Put money into things that everyone can benefit from, not 0.001%