HOMESICK Snowboard and Culture Festival

East Street Archives and Stratton team up to produce the East Coast's largest snowboard and culture event. For the fifth consecutive year, HOMESICK will deliver four days of on-snow competition that welcomes riders of all abilities and ages. HOMESICK also includes free art exhibits featuring works by legendary photographers, creators, and riders.

The Dawning, a visual tribute to snowboarding’s rich history curated by East Street Archives, will return and remain free to enter. Competitors and spectators representing over 20 states, Canada, and Europe will be at Stratton during HOMESICK. Past and present HOMESICK snowboarders include Olympians Shaun White, Shannon Dunn, Fabien Rohrer, Ross Powers, Tricia Byrnes, Todd Richards, Trevor Andrew, and more. Zebulon Powell returns to host his signature Rail Jam on Friday, March 19th, with finals scheduled to be at night under the lights! 

Enjoy live music and a robust sponsor village. Come be a part of HOMESICK at one of Vermont’s treasured resorts with a rich history of supporting snowboarding for five decades! A family-friendly environment with walking access to event venues, shopping, dining, and lodging. Free parking and spectating. A valid lift ticket or season pass is required to ride all lifts or the gondola during HOMESICK.

Competition Schedule
Zebulon Rail Jam: Friday, March 19 (with Night Finals)
Powers Retro Halfpipe: Saturday, March 20
Banked Slalom Race: Sunday, March 21
* All events subject to schedule change based on weather and course conditions

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, and divided by age and/or ability classes. . Registered riders can purchase a discounted lift ticket at registration check-in this year. A valid Lift Ticket or season pass is required for EACH day of competition.

Zebulon Rail Jam Under the Lights - Friday, March 19
Stratton Mountain School grad, XGames Gold Medalist and snowboarding superstar Zeb Powell will be back in 2027 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 20
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, alongside local and regional rippers. HOMESICK 2027 will 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.

BANKED SLALOM  - Sunday, March 21 - NEW
A fun race day that pays homage to the early days of snowboard competition. Riders as young as 6 and as old as 70 years of age all come together to race and rejoice for the love of snowboarding. Come see legends of the '80s and '90s rip up the Banked Slalom alongside the tweens and teens, making the sport move forward every winter. Free to spectate and within walking distance of the Stratton Base Area.

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 the DAY THEY ARE COMPETING ONLY for $25+tax at the inside ticket window. 

In-Person Registration/ Bib Pick and Information: First Floor of Base Lodge, West Wing  We will cap each event so day of registration my not be possible for each event day of ticket pick up will happen daily 
Thursday, March 18: 11am - 2pm & 4pm - 7pm
Friday, March 19: 8am - 4pm
Saturday, March 20: 8am - 4pm
Sunday, March 21: 8am - 12pm  ** registration will close at 930am but information table will be open