Stratton Thread

[CTguy]

Current footage from the summit looks beautiful, but there seems to be some $#*! in the forecast. Doesn't bode well for top to bottom skiing for opening weekend. I also wonder why they've chosen Suntanner as the trail for the lower mountain...

 

[slatham]

Suntanner has been the opening choice for several years IIRC. Shortest/quickest route down from the upper Mountian, and can be its own low intermediate run off of Amex. Also linked with mid mountain lodge. The next one is typically Old Log Road to allow a way down from Snow Bowl area, where they don’t always run the lift during the week.

 

[CTguy]

I remember one season when the only trails they had open were black/polar then side of ursa to a narrow traverse across tamarack then to yodeler. My recollection is that Suntanner was one of the last to open after Yodeler, Tamarack and the trails under AM EX, but I could be wrong,

Never really cared for it especially since it takes an uphill climb to get to it.

I also assumed they named it Suntanner for a reason which would make it tougher to cover/maintain in warmer temperatures, but then again, I know nothing.

 

[WoodCore]

IMHO, they have been using Suntanner likely because it has all upgraded HKD fixed equipment with Klik manual hydrants. Much easier/faster to switch on/switch off when playing the temperature game early season.