8 running events in Windham County, Vermont

Stratton Mountain and East Street Archives join to celebrate the history, tradition and progression of a sport that got its start right here at Stratton, Vermont. HOMESICK is back for its fourth season on southern Vermont's highest peak from March 20-22, 2026. Three days of events with legends, pros, up-and-comers, and YOU. Sign up for one, sign up for them all, and send it all weekend with the best in class.

Spectate the on-snow events, get nostalgic and share stories in The Dawning Exhibit, send it at the Welcome Party, ride demo snowboards, get your East Street Archives book signed by the biggest names in the game, and après with live music and legends of the sport.

A valid lift ticket or season pass is required to ride all lifts or Gondola during HOMESICK.

Age Divisions

MEN & WOMEN

• 16 & Under

• 17 - 25

• 26 - 39

• 40 - 49

• 50 & Over

Register now, spots are limited.

Each event will be broken up into Male/Female and age categories.

Registered riders will be able to purchase a discounted lift ticket this year AT REGISTRATION Check-In. A valid Lift Ticket or season pass is required for EACH day of competition.

Zebulon Rail Jam Under the Lights - Friday, March 20

Stratton Mountain School grad, XGames Gold Medalist and snowboarding superstar Zeb Powell will be back in 2026 to design and host the Planet Zebulon Rail Jam. Jib with the pros in this jam style format on the bottom of Suntanner. You won’t want to miss this event, brought to you by East Street Archives and Planet Zebulon. This event will start on Friday during the day, with Finals happening under the lights.

Powers Retro Pipe - Saturday, March 21

The Stratton Parks Crew will cut the Powers Retro Pipe on East Byrnes Side, scene of landmark events in the 80's and 90's. Olympic medalist Ross Powers is back for his fourth year of setting the tone for his signature halfpipe event. HOMESICK has seen dozens of legends return to the Stratton halfpipe along with local and regional rippers. HOMESICK 2026 is set to be another historic gathering of riders at Stratton in March. Be sure to register early, and who knows, you may find yourself at the top of the halfpipe getting ready to drop in with Ross, Shannon Dunn, Jeff Brushie, Shaun White, and Tina Basich, next to you.

OG Downhill - Sunday, March 22

Before there was a halfpipe, slopestyle or rail jams... snowboard events were all downhill. Here's your chance to strap in like it's 1983 - the year Stratton first welcomed snowboarding. This dual slalom race includes gates, rollers, and many turns on a red and blue course down Suntanner. Race your gear with a run on each course, sending it sideways on your board just like the snowboard contest pioneers did when and where it all began years ago.

You will need a valid season pass or lift ticket in addition to registering for the event.

Discounted tickets will be available at Guest Services on the day for registered competitors only. Guests can purchase the lift ticket for DAY THEY ARE COMPETING ONLY for 35.00 + tax. at inside ticket window.

It's time to Sink or Skim. Try not to take a dip during the Annual Pond Skim at Stratton on Saturday, March 28th. Participants will try to skim across the water's surface and make it out the other side just as dry as they entered. This event is just as fun to watch as it is to enter. Join us to see who sinks and who skims.

Come ready to skim the pond on your skis and snowboards, dressed in your favorite costume. We'll select multiple winners who will be judged on Best Costume, Best Crash, and Best Skim. Online Registration is open to the first 150 participants. Each Pond Skim participant will receive a 2026 Giveaway. Lift tickets for participants without a season pass will be sold for $45* plus tax at check-in on the day of the event.

All participants must wear helmets for their runs, or they will be turned away. Participants must go down individually; for safety, no double skis, pulling items, or ski poles are allowed. Breaking any of these rules will disqualify participants with no refunds.

Participants will be allowed to purchase a discounted ticket on the day of the event at the ticket window. All participants must have a valid season pass or lift ticket to participate.

*Price is subject to change

Race will start at 830am !!Come run, or walk, this Memorial Day 5K with your pup, your kids, or just yourself! This family-friendly road race is a 5k. We will give your pup a t-shirt to participate in and a matching shirt for yourself!

The first 150 participants will get a T-shirt. This is a fun race with fun prizes for your pup. No First, Second, or Third Place awards will be given as this 5K is just for fun to start off the summer!

A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Windham County Humane Society.

The race is capped at 200 participants. Day of registration is $55 only if any spots remain.

Date: July 5, 2026

Start time: 9:00am in the Courtyard

Advance registration $45. Day of Registration $60.00. If spots remain, day of registration will close promptly at 8:15AM, NO Exceptions.

Advance registration closes on July 4 at 7pm

Check-in & Day of Registration: Courtyard - 7:30am to 8:15am.

The first 100 Race participants receive a t-shirt.

Awards Ceremony: 10:30am in the finish area.

Prizes awarded as follows:

Overall Male & Female finishers each get a $100.00 Stratton Gift Card

First to the finish line, Male and Female, in each of the following age groups:

AGES: 14 and under years, 15-19 years, 20-29 years, 30-39 years, 40-52 years, 53-65 years, 66 and over years

1st prize - $50 Stratton Gift Card

2nd prize -$25 Stratton Gift Card

3rd prize - Stratton Swag

See you at the starting line!