HOMESICK Snowboard and Culture Festival

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. Day of registration will happen at inside Guest Services ticket window in Main base lodge

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.

 ZEBULON RAIL JAM ’26
Helmets Required for registered Athletes
Open Practice - all registered athletes - 12:00- 2:00
Course Maintenance & Riders Meeting - 2-2:10
Grom Boys ( 14 & Under) - 2 Heats
Qualifiers: (Start lists published 3/20 )
Heat 1- 2:15- 2:40
Heat 2- 2:45-3:10
Course Maintenance- 3:10-3:20
Finals Boys & Girls (12 boys & *5 girls) - 3:25-3:50
Grom Awards - On Snow or Courtyard? 4:00pm
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Break 4- 5pm. (Course Maintenance)
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Open Men & Women Athletes Practice 5:00-5:25
Open Men Qualifiers - 2 Heats
Riders Meeting- 5:25- 5:30 All Open Athletes
Heat 1 -5:30- 5:55
Heat 2- 6:00-6:25
Course Maintenance 6:25-6:35
Finals Open Men & Women (12 Men & *6 Women)
6:40- 7:10
Pro Men & Women Finals
Practice 7:20- 7:45
Riders Meeting 7:50-7:55
Finals M & W 8-8:25
Awards @ Grizzlies - 9pm

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.

Ross Powers Retro Pipe
Registration Open 8am
Lifts Open 8:30 am
Pipe Schedule
Practice opens 8:30-9:30
All Riders - Bibs & Helmets
Heat 1- 50+ Men
Riders Meeting 9:30-9:35
Session 9:35-10:15
Heat 2 Men 16 & Under
Riders Meeting 10:15-10:20
Session 10:20-11:00
Heat 3 All Women
Riders Meeting 11:00-11:05
Session 11:05-11:50
Break - 11:50-12:20
Pipe Session/ Course Maintenance
Heat 4 Men 18-25 & 26-39
Riders Meeting 12:20-12:30
Session 12:30-1:20
Heat 5 Men 40-49
Riders Meeting 1:20-1:25
Session 1:25-2:15
Hike over & Watch Pro Zebulon Rail Jam
2:30-4 PM
AWARDS IN COURTYARD APPROX: 4:30

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.